The MESA Research Group has been recognized at the 110th Annual National Communication Association (NCA) Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, with two Top Paper Awards in the Communication and Military Division.

 The first award-winning paper, "From Nuclear Proliferation to Hybridity: The Evolution of Russian Understandings of Strategic Deterrence," examines the transformation of Russian strategic deterrence concepts. This paper provides crucial insights into how Russian military doctrine has evolved from traditional nuclear deterrence to a more complex hybrid approach. The second honored paper, "Evolving Narratives in Nuclear Issues Discourse: A Multi-Platform Comparative Study," presents an innovative analysis of how nuclear issues discussions have developed across various communication platforms. This comprehensive study contributes valuable understanding to the field of military communication and strategic discourse.

Both papers were presented at the NCA Annual Convention in November 2024, highlighting the MESA Research Group's significant contributions to understanding contemporary military communication and strategic analysis. This dual recognition underscores the group's leadership in advancing scholarly research at the intersection of communication studies and military affairs.