Every student at Maryville College completes a year-long research project called the Senior Study, whether the student’s major is Design, Management, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice or any of the other 40 major fields of study. These studies vary from laboratory experiments to forms of creative expression, and all Senior Study projects include a student and faculty mentor working together in discipline-specific scholarship. Use the drop-down menu to view examples of Senior Studies chosen by faculty as exemplary.

Student
Name
Major
Title
Supervisor

Jane Delozier '19

Majors
Art
Art
Title

Self-Defense: The Metaphysical Armory Show 2019

Self-Defense: The Metaphysical Armory Show 2019

SuperVisor
Dr. Carl Gombert
Dr. Carl Gombert

Lauren McCarter '19

Majors
Art
Design
Art
Design
Title
The Design of Gender-Neutral Packaging
The Design of Gender-Neutral Packaging
SuperVisor
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte

Laura Pierpont '14

Majors
Art
Art
Title

The Death of the Muse

The Death of the Muse

SuperVisor
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte