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

Jennifer Bivens '14

Majors
Writing Communication
Writing Communication
Title

An Analysis of General Purpose Controlled Natural Languages

An Analysis of General Purpose Controlled Natural Languages

SuperVisor
Dr. Sam Overstreet
Dr. Sam Overstreet

Geoffrey Bokuniewicz '14

Majors
Writing Communication
Writing Communication
Title

Et Tu, Dude? Humor and Philosophy in the Movies of Joel and Ethan Coen

Et Tu, Dude? Humor and Philosophy in the Movies of Joel and Ethan Coen

SuperVisor
Mr. Kim Trevathan
Mr. Kim Trevathan

Nathaniel Kiernan '19

Majors
Design
Writing Communication
Design
Writing Communication
Title

Communism, Paternal Ideals, and Computer Design in Late-20th Century Science Fiction Films

 

Communism, Paternal Ideals, and Computer Design in Late-20th Century Science Fiction Films

 

SuperVisor
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte

Evelyn Linkous '16

Majors
Writing Communication
Writing Communication
Title

In Transit: A Study of Hyperlocal Journalism

In Transit: A Study of Hyperlocal Journalism

SuperVisor
Mr. Kim Trevathan
Mr. Kim Trevathan

Makayla Nance '22

Majors
Theatre Studies
Writing Communication
Theatre Studies
Writing Communication
Title
An Exploration of the Absurd in Narrative and Dramatic Styles
An Exploration of the Absurd in Narrative and Dramatic Styles
SuperVisor
Dr. Heather McMahan, Mr. Kim Trevathan
Dr. Heather McMahan, Mr. Kim Trevathan

David Peters '19

Majors
Design
Writing Communication
Design
Writing Communication
Title

Adverse Digestion

Adverse Digestion

SuperVisor
Mr. Morgan Manning
Mr. Morgan Manning

Tobi Scott '17

Majors
Design
Writing Communication
Design
Writing Communication
Title

Reading Sarah Dessen

Reading Sarah Dessen

SuperVisor
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte
Ms. Adrienne Schwarte

Brandon Spurlock '22

Majors
Writing Communication
Writing Communication
Title
Be Heightened: The Legacy of Maryville College, In Verse
Be Heightened: The Legacy of Maryville College, In Verse
SuperVisor
Ms. Christina Seymour
Ms. Christina Seymour

Jordan Stafford '20

Majors
Writing Communication
Writing Communication
Title
Think Local: How Missionaries That Travel Can Change Their Focus and Partner with and Empower Local People Groups
Think Local: How Missionaries That Travel Can Change Their Focus and Partner with and Empower Local People Groups
SuperVisor
Mr. Kim Trevathan
Mr. Kim Trevathan

Michael Westerfield '19

Majors
Writing Communication
Writing Communication
Title
Lazarus Dancing
Lazarus Dancing
SuperVisor
Mr. Kim Trevathan
Mr. Kim Trevathan