Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #177

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Submission Number: 177

Submission ID: 9025

Submission UUID: 507d2840-1416-4dd4-8b8a-440bcbaeace2

Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal

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Remote IP address: 2603:900b:b4f0:d360:fccd:241d:42bf:6083

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF

Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal

Primary Student Contact First Name Jousling

Primary Student Contact Last Name Coffee

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Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email jnc24g@fsu.edu

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Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work MS Systems Engineering

Bio of all individuals presenting this work Jousling Coffee holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Florida. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Systems Engineering at Florida State University. She aspires to develop into a strong and impactful leader in her future career.

Poster Title Mary Barra- Breaking Barriers in the Automotive Industry

Abstract Mary Barra is a notable leader in the global automotive industry and the first woman to serve as CEO of one of the "Big Three" major automaker, General Motors. Her leadership is defined by a strong focus on safety, accountability, innovation, and people-centric decision making. Since becoming CEO, Barra has guided General Motors through major challenges that include safety crises and rapid technological change. Simultaneously positioning the company for the future through investments in electric vehicles and sustainability. The goal of this research is to explore Mrs. Barra’s leadership traits, behaviors, ethical leadership, and ability to balance business goals with organizational culture.

Research Mentor Name Dr. Daniel Georgiadis

Research Mentor's College (or High School) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) IME- Systems Engineering

Research Mentor's Email dgeorgiadis@fsu.edu

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Keywords leadership, automotive, Mary Barra, General Motors, people-centric

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Presentation Modality Asynchronous Online Presentation

Year 2026

Annual description 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025

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