Research into Japanese folklore evolution gratifying for student-designed major
Mia Mann ’24 came to The College of Wooster 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 ’24, a student-designed major in physical therapy at The College of Wooster, 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 The College of Wooster, Grace Alexandrowski ’24 found inspiration for her senior […]
Anthropology and history major studies effects of incarceration on inmates’ grief
As an anthropology and history major at The College of Wooster, Anna Walsh ’24, became interested in how inmates experience grief while they are […]
Communication sciences and disorders major explores alternative approaches to support patients
Aspiring speech-language pathologist Sabrina Azad ’24 wanted to focus her Independent Study research on understanding how to support patients with brain diseases that can […]
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 […]
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 ’24 had “fallen in love with the brain.” The […]
Political science major investigates the ethics of medical organ allocation
With a growing interest in bioethics, Naomi Mann ’24 designed a senior Independent Study to investigate the ethical principles and processes involved in medical […]
Wooster 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 […]
Studio art major communicates “Sentiments” with nature-focused independent study
Studio art major Emma Staggs ’24 completed a senior Independent Study project titled “Sentiments” that pays homage to the inherent beauty of the natural […]
Real-world course experience in Urban Studio prompts new senior research avenues
Spring semester often focuses on senior Independent Study projects at The College of Wooster. But thanks to the launch of an updated junior I.S. […]
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’s also impacting mental health. Concerns about worrisome climate change and the […]
Turnip Turn-in: Park Ranger intern sets precedents for research classification and completion
Ryan Johnston ’23 says he’d be a very different person if he hadn’t attended The College of Wooster. The Ohio native came to play […]
From pollination to performance: Biology and dance student brings the honeybee waggle to Wooster
As a member of The College of Wooster Dance Company and the cheerleading team, Katie Spence ’23 is no stranger to the stage. She […]
Chemistry major resets after solar-powered-cell research setback
Ferdawss Ihiri ’23 grew up in Morocco, where students who wish to study abroad typically attend school in Paris. Traveling to the United States […]
Biology research compares local sediment for pollution levels
While Naomi Fernandes ’23 vetted her own topic for her unique Independent Study at The College of Wooster, with faculty mentor Rebecca Williams, assistant […]
Classics collide in Medici art research with violent themes
Isabelle Hoover ’23 was eager to pursue a senior Independent Study project at The College of Wooster that would marry her majors in art […]
I.S. research explores psychology’s approach to historical trauma within Indigenous community
Alix Printup ’23 cares deeply about his Indigenous community—the Seneca Nation, the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the democratic government of […]
Theatre student examines and executes stage adaptation
Theatre major Audrey Klosterman ’23 went to London in July 2022 as part of a TREK program. After one of the 15 shows she […]
‘Overlooked Adoptees’ I.S. research earns Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award at the Senior Research Symposium
Zoe Seymore ’23 grew up in Texas after being adopted from China when she was 11 months old. The adoption community has always been […]