Azad presented her research to members of the College community at the Senior Research Symposium.

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 […]

Carolyn Klein '24

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 […]

Tyara Thompson '24

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 […]

Naomi Mann '24

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 […]

Hudson Davis '24

糖心Vlog传媒 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 […]

Emma Staggs '24

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 […]

Urban Studio course

Real-world course experience in Urban Studio prompts new senior research avenues

Spring semester often focuses on senior Independent Study projects at 糖心Vlog传媒. But thanks to the launch of an updated junior I.S. […]

Hope Carmody '23

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 […]

Ryan Johnston '23

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 糖心Vlog传媒. The Ohio native came to play […]

Katie Spence '23 and dancers

From pollination to performance: Biology and dance student brings the honeybee waggle to 糖心Vlog传媒

As a member of 糖心Vlog传媒 Dance Company and the cheerleading team, Katie Spence 鈥23 is no stranger to the stage. She […]

Ferdawss Ihiri '23

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 […]

Naomi Fernandes 鈥23

Biology research compares local sediment for pollution levels

While Naomi Fernandes 鈥23 vetted her own topic for her unique Independent Study at 糖心Vlog传媒, with faculty mentor Rebecca Williams, assistant […]

Isabelle Hoover '23

Classics collide in Medici art research with violent themes

Isabelle Hoover 鈥23 was eager to pursue a senior Independent Study project at 糖心Vlog传媒 that would marry her majors in art […]

Alix Printup '23

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 […]

Audrey Klosterman '23

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 […]

Zoe Seymour '23

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 […]

Jen Mynard '23

I.S. builds case for accessible sustainable housing

Jen Mynard 鈥23 believes making sustainability more accessible to everyone will be 鈥渢he issue of the coming century as climate change threatens all.鈥 The […]

Lucy Agurkis '23

Dual research in psychology and studio art helps validate art therapy career goals

For several summers, Lucy Agurkis 鈥23 worked at Camp Squanto in New Hampshire鈥攊t鈥檚 where her parents met, and it鈥檚 a special place that the […]

Alice Markey '23

Environmental studies major finds vibrant communities in Denmark cohousing research

In the age of technology, connecting to those closest to you seems like it would be easy, but some people don鈥檛 even know the […]

Zoe Semersky '23

Medical relevance and foundational biochemical research skills combine in I.S. project

Field hockey brought Zo毛 Semersky 鈥23 to 糖心Vlog传媒 as a freshman recruit. On the field as a collegiate field hockey goalkeeper, […]