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 69Ö±²¥. […]

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 69Ö±²¥ 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 69Ö±²¥, 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 69Ö±²¥ 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 69Ö±²¥. 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 69Ö±²¥. 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 69Ö±²¥ 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 69Ö±²¥, 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 69Ö±²¥, 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 69Ö±²¥, 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 69Ö±²¥ 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 […]

Adele Dooner ’25, a studio art and education major, visualized data through sculpture.

Studio art major explores family dynamics through senior exhibit

Majoring in studio art and minoring in education at 69Ö±²¥, Adele Dooner ’25 discovered the Kandinsky Color Test that correlated primary […]

Shahad Al-jarah ’25, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, analyzed a unique phenotype with the bacterium Myxococcus xanthus.

Biochemistry and molecular biology major investigates new peculiar phenotype

An Iraq native who was raised in Dubai, UAE, Shahad Al-jarah ’25 spent her time at 69Ö±²¥ majoring in biochemistry and […]