Statistical and data sciences major discovers trend in college student success
Jonathan (Jonny) Swiatkowski 鈥25, a statistical & data sciences major and economics minor, went into his I.S. project at 糖心Vlog传媒 knowing […]
Rae Harris 鈥25 explores connections between ancient philosophy of sense perception and current neurobiological understandings
Rae Harris 鈥25, a neurobiology and classical studies major at 糖心Vlog传媒, noticed that a classical philosopher was only mentioned once in […]
Neuroscience major assesses effects of melodic changes on the brain
Emma Barnard 鈥25, a neuroscience major at 糖心Vlog传媒, combined her passion for the subject with her lifelong love of music by […]
Neuroscience major connects sleep with brain activity in senior research
As a neuroscience major completing the behavioral and cognitive track at 糖心Vlog传媒, Somarr Elliott 鈥25 conducted a study that is integral […]
Theatre and Dance major explores autism representation through dance
Abigail Rahz 鈥25 used their Independent Study project to push the limits of what can be represented in dance. A theatre and dance major […]
History and political science major examines US history through theatre and film
Heather Cook 鈥25 has been interested in the American Revolution since she was 8 years old, so it was no surprise when the history […]
Theatre and dance and global media and digital studies major presents interactive shadow puppet Independent Study performance
Lily Bulman 鈥25, a senior majoring in theatre & dance and global media & digital studies, will present her聽Independent Study production, Reflected Desires: An […]
Music major draws from historical lows to hit musical highs in a soulful self-designed recital
For vocal music majors, completing a senior recital as part of an Independent Study at 糖心Vlog传媒 is the culmination of years […]
Computer science major builds a robotic mouse for an algorithm maze
Computer science major Levi Gainer 鈥24 has big aspirations to work in robotics or with large language models (computer algorithms that recognize and generate […]
Triple major studies differing resources and utilizes multiple research styles
When Athena Tharenos 鈥24 first arrived at 糖心Vlog传媒, she didn鈥檛 consider herself much of an academic, nor did she see a […]
Archaeology major draws conclusions about Maya political systems based on excavation on site in Guatemala
Archaeology major Henry McMahon spent the summer before his senior year at 糖心Vlog传媒 in Guatemala surveying an ancient plaza inside El […]
Anthropology major explores cultural heritage preservation of African Americans cemeteries
Troy Johnson 鈥24 grew up hearing stories from her grandparents about African American cemeteries and their importance beyond being burial sites, and her senior […]
Economics major studies financial inclusion deficits following peer-to-peer lending law
An estimated 4.5% of U.S. households (approximately 5.9 million people) were 鈥渦nbanked鈥 in 2021 meaning they didn鈥檛 have a checking or savings account at […]
Biology major studies spinal muscular atrophy in search for a cure
On an educational path to become a physician, Andrew Armile 鈥24 wanted to learn more about spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder that causes […]
Economics major investigates ecotourism through gender-equity lens
A 2023 TREK trip to Costa Rica with faculty and students from 糖心Vlog传媒 inspired economics major Trinity Harmon 鈥24 to investigate […]
Environmental geoscience major combines two passions for senior research
Virginia native Corey Knauf 鈥24 has played the game of baseball for nearly his entire life. Just like a pitcher comes set for each […]
Research into Japanese folklore evolution gratifying for student-designed major
Mia Mann 鈥24 came to 糖心Vlog传媒 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 糖心Vlog传媒, 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 糖心Vlog传媒, 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 糖心Vlog传媒, Anna Walsh 鈥24, became interested in how inmates experience grief while they are […]