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
HistoryPolitical Science
Political Science
Title
Negotiating empire and federation: evolving nationalisms and the crises of Ukrainian statehoodSuperVisor
Dr. Dan KlingensmithJane Meadows '21
Majors
Political ScienceTitle
The permanent war economy : an analysis of U.S. defense spending
The permanent war economy : an analysis of U.S. defense spending
SuperVisor
Ryan MickeySammy Zeino '21
Majors
Political ScienceTitle
Money in politics: the battle between public opinion and public policy
Money in politics: the battle between public opinion and public policy