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

Mariah Franklin '18

Majors
History
Political Science
History
Political Science
Title
Negotiating empire and federation: evolving nationalisms and the crises of Ukrainian statehood
Negotiating empire and federation: evolving nationalisms and the crises of Ukrainian statehood
SuperVisor
Dr. Dan Klingensmith
Dr. Dan Klingensmith

Jane Meadows '21

Majors
Political Science
Political Science
Title

The permanent war economy : an analysis of U.S. defense spending

The permanent war economy : an analysis of U.S. defense spending

SuperVisor
Ryan Mickey
Ryan Mickey

Sammy Zeino '21

Majors
Political Science
Political Science
Title

Money in politics: the battle between public opinion and public policy

Money in politics: the battle between public opinion and public policy

SuperVisor
Dr. Naji Bsisu
Dr. Naji Bsisu