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Senior research project ties together arts and sciences majors to reveal the morality underlying psychological disorders

Growing up with a cleft lip and palate, Larissa Cardine ™26 was bullied as a child, but found that dance was the space where […]

Grace Dunlay ™26 worked closely with mentor Heather Fitzgibbon, professor of sociology and anthropology as guiding force throughout her I.S.

Sociology major examines the effect of Airbnb short-term rentals on neighborhood identity

A passion for community service and interest in urban planning led Grace Dunlay ™26, a sociology major at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, to both […]

Angel Asamoah ™25

Neuroscience major researches effects of drug and alcohol use on young brain development

Growing up in Ghana where mental health is a taboo topic, Angel Asamoah ™25 became interested in the effects of early drug and alcohol […]

Emily Hiebel '25

Biology and sociology major assesses PFAS risk for various demographic groups

Emily Hiebel ™25 parlayed majors in biology and sociology, and a pathway in public health into her Independent Study at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú. […]

Joe Carter '25

Biology major broadens animal knowledge with post-reproductive lifespan research in vertebrates

Joe Carter ™25 of Plainfield, Illinois, spent his time at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú working as a teaching assistant and STEM Zone Intern, and […]

Two music majors complete joint recital to celebrate their Independent Study compositions

Gracelyn Jack ™25 and Ethan Yoder ™25, both music composition majors from ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, performed a joint recital to feature their Independent […]

Zach Perrier '25 stands with Gregory Shaya, Henry J. and Laura H. Copeland Professor of European History, proudly displaying a couple of 70s vinyl records.

History major investigates 1970s music genres

Zach Perrier ™25 always knew he wanted to major in history. But ultimately, he chose to attend ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú because the music […]

Lydia Crane ™25 studied the differences between the gray and black squirrels on campus.

Biology major examines squirrel behavior

It™s not difficult to find students or alumni with a fascination for squirrels on campus at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú. These quirky creatures have […]

Laurel Andrews ™25, a statistical and data sciences major, used her Independent Study to inform about wildfire effects.

Statistical and data sciences major communicates effects of wildfires on communities

Growing up in northern California near the Santa Cruz Mountains, Laurel Andrews ™25 loves the outdoors. She found a way to indulge her enthusiasm […]

Ignacia Méndez '25, an economics major, analyzes gender inequality in relation to surgery recovery through her Independent Study.

Chilean student investigates surgery recovery and gender inequality

Growing up in Santiago, Chile, and seeing the country™s exponential growth that took millions of people out of poverty inspired Ignacia Méndez ™25 to […]

Des Smith ™25, Sydney Berenson ™25, Professor Olivia Navarro-Farr, Teagan Knutson ™25, and Maura Ellenberger ™25 reconnected on campus after researching together in Guatemala.

Four archeology students share I.S. research journey in Guatemala

In more than 20 years of archaeological research with Proyecto Arqueológico Waka™ (PAW), Olivia Navarro-Farr, professor of anthropology and archaeology and chair of archaeology […]

Ashlyn Casey '25

Entrepreneurial major examines the NFL™s German fan base expansion with Instagram

Ever wonder how you take such a culturally embedded product and transport it to another country? Ashlyn Casey ™25, a student-designed entrepreneurship major used […]

Emily Winnicki '25

Anthropology and biology major relies on ancient DNA for modern interdisciplinary study

Emily Winnicki ™25 immersed herself with both curricular and campus opportunities at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú. The anthropology and biology major from Medina, Ohio […]

Julia Garrison '25

English and global media & digital studies major investigates presidential campaign music as storytelling tool

Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Julia Garrison ™25 came to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú to study English and global media & digital studies (GMDS). […]

RM Hoque '25

Computer science major creates intuitive smart-home system

For his Independent Study at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, computer science major RM Shahriar Hoque ™25 combined multiple areas of interest within his department, […]

Helena Davis ™25, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, researched bacteriophages as tools against drug-resistant bacteria.

Biochemistry and molecular biology major explores MDR bacteria risks and defenses

Helena Davis ™25, a biochemistry and molecular biology major at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, grew fascinated by bacteriophages through her research as a student. […]

Jessica Israel ™25, a computer science major, highlighted digital storytelling with her Independent Study.

Computer science major examines storytelling and marketability through game development

With a keen interest in video games and a passion for storytelling, Jessica Israel ™25 honed her interests through her interdisciplinary courses at The […]

Colin Schrein ™25, a music composition major, creates a large composition emulating herons for his Independent Study.

Music composition major soars with an immersive heron-inspired score

For his Independent Study, Colin Schrein ™25, who completed his Bachelor of Music degree in music composition at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, parlayed his […]

Audrey Pantaz ™25, an English and French and Francophone studies major, assembled a collection of short stories and poetry for her Independent Study.

English and French major pens a creative writing collection on French-speaking immigrants in her home state

Audrey Pantaz ™25, an English and French & Francophone studies major at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú completed an Independent Study steeped in the Franco-American […]

Anna Chapman ™25, presented research at I.S. Symposium.

Psychology and French and Francophone studies major investigates bilingual identity

Inspired by her own bilingual experience as well as the stories of others, Anna Chapman ™25 chose to study French and Francophone studies and […]