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 The College of Wooster is the culmination of years […]
Computer science major builds a robotic mouse for an algorithm maze
Computer science major Levi Gainer ’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 ’24 first arrived at The College of Wooster, she didn’t consider herself much of an academic, nor did she see a […]
Anthropology major explores cultural heritage preservation of African Americans cemeteries
Troy Johnson ’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 “unbanked” in 2021 meaning they didn’t 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 ’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 The College of Wooster inspired economics major Trinity Harmon ’24 to investigate […]
Environmental geoscience major combines two passions for senior research
Virginia native Corey Knauf ’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 ’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 […]