LaRue — who is also engaged on certificates in info safety programs and nationwide safety company — labored with the Dolphins’ info expertise division, the place she carried out analysis about completely different software program programs that may very well be built-in into the present programs of the stadium to extend effectivity and productiveness.

“A lot of my research culminated in meeting with different software companies and conducting meetings with them to see what was best for the stadium,” LaRue mentioned. “Some of my work also allowed me to work Rolling Loud Miami’s [an annual hip-hop festival hosted at Hard Rock Stadium] point and sell systems, where I helped troubleshoot the different concert venues’ technical difficulties.”

During her time as an intern, LaRue labored on a closing group venture with different departmental interns to create an occasion for the stadium’s new Paddock Club, a luxurious expertise for individuals within the Miami Grand Prix. Their teamwork and inventive enter resulted in a pitch for an e-sporting stadium occasion for subsequent summer season.

“Our group decided that having an event for gaming with preexisting sponsors of the Miami Dolphins would help bring people of all ages together, especially our younger audiences. The interaction among fans is what brings Miami fans closer,” LaRue mentioned.

LaRue mentioned her sociology programs helped her work nicely with the opposite interns.

“Especially in terms of listening to their likes and investigating why they liked certain aspects of an event over others, my sociology degree has helped bridge the communication gap between all the interns so that we could reach a win-win pitch,” she mentioned.

After her internship at Hard Rock Stadium, LaRue utilized for a place with Penn State soccer this semester. She landed a recruitment internship, the place she now welcomes athletic recruits, provides on-field help, and creates communication charts for recreation days.  

“During my summer internship, I learned a lot about time management, networking and how to manage my manager … how to learn more from the opportunities presented to me in my position,” LaRue mentioned. “I hope to expand and reflect on these lessons and apply them to my work with Penn State football, especially capitalizing on other people’s experiences of football for the interests of the team and fanbase.”

LaRue is making use of for full-time positions within the sports activities expertise area.

“My sociology degree, especially approaching graduation, is helping me use my business side and be open-minded when it comes to the world and possibilities of a job offer,” she mentioned.