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

Jonathan Meystrik '23

Majors
Computer Science
Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Title
A 3D simulation of Flocking
A 3D simulation of Flocking
SuperVisor
Dr. Barbara Johnson
Dr. Barbara Johnson

Ian Schomer '19

Majors
Mathematics
Mathematics
Title

Mathematics and Music: Generating Polyrhythms from Cyclic Subgroup Structures

Mathematics and Music: Generating Polyrhythms from Cyclic Subgroup Structures

SuperVisor
Dr. Jesse Smith
Dr. Jesse Smith

Nicasio Velez '18

Majors
Mathematics
Mathematics
Title

Mathematical Magic: A Study Of Number Puzzles

Mathematical Magic: A Study Of Number Puzzles

SuperVisor
Dr. Jesse Smith
Dr. Jesse Smith