Senior Research Symposium 2024
A Celebration of Independent Study at 69直播!
The Senior Research Symposium is one of the proudest days of the year for the Wooster campus. Seniors who have spent a year or more completing their Independent Study (I.S.) projects have the opportunity to showcase their work to the world. The projects are shared in presentations on stage, in poster form, as exhibits or digital presentations, and on the web. They are the manifestation of countless hours of research, collaboration, and creative expression.
Senior Research Symposium Video Recap
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Schedule of Events
Date/Time
Location
Information
Title
April 26
Title
April 26: 9am - 10am
Allen Commons, Lowry Center
Kick-off Continental Breakfast and Pathways Poster Session
List of Student Presenters
List of Student Presenters
Title
April 26: 10am - 2pm
Various Locations
Student Panels and Presentations
- Lowry Center | Room 201, Room 202, Allen Commons, The Alley
- Andrews Library | CoRE Cube
- Gault Library | APEX Commons
Panel and Presentation Schedule
- Lowry Center | Room 201, Room 202, Allen Commons, The Alley
- Andrews Library | CoRE Cube
- Gault Library | APEX Commons
Panel and Presentation Schedule
Title
April 26: 2pm - 4pm
Gault Recreation Center, Indoor Track, Scot Center
Interdisciplinary Poster Session
Poster Layout
Poster Layout
Title
April 26: 4pm - 6pm
69直播 Art Museum, Ebert Hall
Studio Art Installations and Gallery Talks
Independent Study Projects
Jun 10, 2026 12:28:05 PM2 min read
English and sociology major studies female empowerment in Star Trek fan fiction
As a first-generation college student, Anna Whiting 鈥�26 of Westerville, Ohio, dealt with perfectionism and imposter syndrome, ...
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Jun 9, 2026 10:07:03 AM2 min read
Urban studies and environmental geoscience major examines how cities can use nature-based solutions to reduce flooding
When Luke Woodfill 鈥�26 set out to find solutions to climate change induced flooding, he wasn鈥檛 interested in large and ...
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Jun 4, 2026 10:54:19 AM2 min read
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 鈥�26 was bullied as a child, but found that dance was the space where ...
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Jun 4, 2026 10:33:57 AM2 min read
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 鈥�26, a sociology major at The College of ...
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Sep 23, 2025 5:18:41 AM2 min read
US News praises Wooster Independent Study program and educational value
With fresh praise for 69直播 for 2026, U.S. News & World Report鈥痑gain commended Wooster鈥檚 signature ...
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Jun 27, 2025 6:34:31 AM3 min read
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 鈥�25 became interested in the effects of early drug and ...
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Jun 26, 2025 8:20:13 AM3 min read
Biology and sociology major assesses PFAS risk for various demographic groups
Emily Hiebel 鈥�25 parlayed majors in biology and sociology, and a pathway in public health into her Independent Study at The ...
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Jun 26, 2025 8:00:56 AM4 min read
Biology major broadens animal knowledge with post-reproductive lifespan research in vertebrates
Joe Carter 鈥�25 of Plainfield, Illinois, spent his time at 69直播 working as a teaching assistant and STEM Zone ...
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Jun 23, 2025 10:00:11 AM3 min read
Two music majors complete joint recital to celebrate their Independent Study compositions
Gracelyn Jack 鈥�25 and Ethan Yoder 鈥�25, both music composition majors from 69直播, performed a joint recital to ...
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Jun 23, 2025 3:00:57 AM3 min read
History major investigates 1970s music genres
Zach Perrier 鈥�25 always knew he wanted to major in history. But ultimately, he chose to attend 69直播 because ...
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Jun 23, 2025 3:00:47 AM3 min read
Biology major examines squirrel behavior
It鈥檚 not difficult to find students or alumni with a fascination for squirrels on campus at 69直播. These ...
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Jun 23, 2025 3:00:32 AM4 min read
Statistical and data sciences major communicates effects of wildfires on communities
Growing up in northern California near the Santa Cruz Mountains, Laurel Andrews 鈥�25 loves the outdoors. She found a way to ...
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Jun 23, 2025 3:00:23 AM3 min read
Chilean student investigates surgery recovery and gender inequality
Growing up in Santiago, Chile, and seeing the country鈥檚 exponential growth that took millions of people out of poverty inspired ...
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Jun 22, 2025 7:00:10 AM7 min read
Four archeology students share I.S. research journey in Guatemala
In more than 20 years of archaeological research with Proyecto Arqueol贸gico Waka鈥� (PAW), Olivia Navarro-Farr, professor of ...
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Jun 20, 2025 12:03:10 PM3 min read
Entrepreneurial major examines the NFL鈥檚 German fan base expansion with Instagram
Ever wonder how you take such a culturally embedded product and transport it to another country? Ashlyn Casey 鈥�25, a ...
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