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 CommunicationTitle
An Analysis of General Purpose Controlled Natural Languages
An Analysis of General Purpose Controlled Natural Languages
SuperVisor
Dr. Sam OverstreetGeoffrey Bokuniewicz '14
Majors
Writing CommunicationTitle
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 TrevathanNathaniel Kiernan '19
Majors
DesignWriting Communication
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 SchwarteEvelyn Linkous '16
Majors
Writing CommunicationTitle
In Transit: A Study of Hyperlocal Journalism
In Transit: A Study of Hyperlocal Journalism
SuperVisor
Mr. Kim TrevathanMakayla Nance '22
Majors
Theatre StudiesWriting Communication
Writing Communication
Title
An Exploration of the Absurd in Narrative and Dramatic StylesSuperVisor
Dr. Heather McMahan, Mr. Kim TrevathanDavid Peters '19
Majors
DesignWriting Communication
Writing Communication
Title
Adverse Digestion
Adverse Digestion
SuperVisor
Mr. Morgan ManningTobi Scott '17
Majors
DesignWriting Communication
Writing Communication
Title
Reading Sarah Dessen
Reading Sarah Dessen