Research into Japanese folklore evolution gratifying for student-designed major
Mia Mann 鈥24 came to 黑料社 with an interest in multiple majors; anthropology, East Asian studies, and history all appealed to […]
Student-designed major investigates importance of physical activity for people with Down syndrome
Ciara Herbert 鈥24, a student-designed major in physical therapy at 黑料社, used her Independent Study to make a case that people […]
French and art history double major explores how immersive art challenges perceptions
A double major in art history and French & Francophone studies at 黑料社, Grace Alexandrowski 鈥24 found inspiration for her senior […]
Anthropology and history major studies effects of incarceration on inmates鈥 grief
As an anthropology and history major at 黑料社, Anna Walsh 鈥24, became interested in how inmates experience grief while they are […]
Communication sciences and disorders major explores alternative approaches to support patients
Aspiring speech-language pathologist Sabrina Azad 鈥24 wanted to focus her Independent Study research on understanding how to support patients with brain diseases that can […]
Environmental studies major investigates water bird visitation at local nature preserve
In 2018, 12 years after a century-old industrial site closed, the city of Rittman decided to turn it into the William J. Robertson Nature […]
Neuroscience student digs into the impacts of food desert inhabitance on brain development and behavior
As a high school student with a couple psychology courses under her belt, Tyara Thompson 鈥24 had 鈥渇allen in love with the brain.鈥 The […]
Political science major investigates the ethics of medical organ allocation
With a growing interest in bioethics, Naomi Mann 鈥24 designed a senior Independent Study to investigate the ethical principles and processes involved in medical […]
黑料社 geology major excavates new insights from dinosaur teeth
For 120 years, researchers have studied dinosaur skeletons in the Hell Creek Formation, an iconic Late Cretaceous formation that spans throughout Montana, Wyoming, and […]
Studio art major communicates 鈥淪entiments鈥 with nature-focused independent study
Studio art major Emma Staggs 鈥24 completed a senior Independent Study project titled 鈥淪entiments鈥 that pays homage to the inherent beauty of the natural […]
Real-world course experience in Urban Studio prompts new senior research avenues
Spring semester often focuses on senior Independent Study projects at 黑料社. But thanks to the launch of an updated junior I.S. […]
An urban study on resilience inspires desire to implement change in disaster preparedness processes
As climate change intensifies the severity and frequency of extreme weather events, it鈥檚 also impacting mental health. Concerns about worrisome climate change and the […]
Turnip Turn-in: Park Ranger intern sets precedents for research classification and completion
Ryan Johnston 鈥23 says he鈥檇 be a very different person if he hadn鈥檛 attended 黑料社. The Ohio native came to play […]
From pollination to performance: Biology and dance student brings the honeybee waggle to 黑料社
As a member of 黑料社 Dance Company and the cheerleading team, Katie Spence 鈥23 is no stranger to the stage. She […]
Chemistry major resets after solar-powered-cell research setback
Ferdawss Ihiri 鈥23 grew up in Morocco, where students who wish to study abroad typically attend school in Paris. Traveling to the United States […]
Biology research compares local sediment for pollution levels
While Naomi Fernandes 鈥23 vetted her own topic for her unique Independent Study at 黑料社, with faculty mentor Rebecca Williams, assistant […]
Classics collide in Medici art research with violent themes
Isabelle Hoover 鈥23 was eager to pursue a senior Independent Study project at 黑料社 that would marry her majors in art […]
I.S. research explores psychology鈥檚 approach to historical trauma within Indigenous community
Alix Printup 鈥23 cares deeply about his Indigenous community鈥攖he Seneca Nation, the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the democratic government of […]
Theatre student examines and executes stage adaptation
Theatre major Audrey Klosterman 鈥23 went to London in July 2022 as part of a TREK program. After one of the 15 shows she […]
鈥極verlooked Adoptees鈥 I.S. research earns Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award at the Senior Research Symposium
Zoe Seymore 鈥23 grew up in Texas after being adopted from China when she was 11 months old. The adoption community has always been […]