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
Katherine Bilbrey '15
Majors
DesignTitle
Working Queens
Working Queens
SuperVisor
Ms. Adrienne SchwarteGabrielle Billstrom '16
Majors
Exercise ScienceTitle
Maryville-Alcoa Greenway: A Descriptive Epidemiology of Users and Physical Activity Behaviors
Maryville-Alcoa Greenway: A Descriptive Epidemiology of Users and Physical Activity Behaviors
SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy SteevesSara Biorck '14
Majors
EnglishTitle
Fire from the Skies: An Exploration of the Dragon in Children's Literature
Fire from the Skies: An Exploration of the Dragon in Children's Literature
SuperVisor
Mrs. Lynn ConingJennifer 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 TrevathanEmily Bridges '23
Majors
MarketingTitle
Social Comparison and Consumerism: The Responsibility of Corporations in Creating Consumer DesireSuperVisor
Dr. Scott HensonJenica Brown '23
Majors
Health and Wellness PromotionTitle
Factors that Impact Student-Athletes' Academic SuccessSuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy SteevesEleanor Brown Forester '20
Majors
HistoryTitle
Peasants, priests, and other passersby: rural religiosity in nineteenth century RussiaSuperVisor
Dr. Nancy Locklin-SoferElizabeth A. Burnham '16
Majors
BiochemistryTitle
Determining the Antioxidant Capacity of an Invasive Plant: An Evaluation of Hedera Helix Extracts
Determining the Antioxidant Capacity of an Invasive Plant: An Evaluation of Hedera Helix Extracts
SuperVisor
Dr. Nathan Duncan, Dr. Angela GibsonZach Cardwell '20
Majors
EconomicsFinance / Accounting
Finance / Accounting
Title
Case study: the Progressive Corporation -- trying to innovate, lead, and stay relevant in the ever-changing insurance industry
Case study: the Progressive Corporation -- trying to innovate, lead, and stay relevant in the ever-changing insurance industry
SuperVisor
Sarah ClintonHailey Carmichael '22
Majors
SociologyTitle
American Mythology: Nationalism and American Exceptionalism in Textbooks Utilized by Tennessee’s Public SchoolsSuperVisor
Dr. Andrew GunnoeGabriella Chavarria '18
Majors
Child Development and LearningTitle
Adolescent Dating Abuse: Prevalence, Perception, and Gender Differences
Adolescent Dating Abuse: Prevalence, Perception, and Gender Differences
SuperVisor
Dr. Karen BealeTaylor Childres '17
Majors
ManagementTitle
Southwest Airlines: A Unique Type Of Company
Southwest Airlines: A Unique Type Of Company
SuperVisor
Mr. Clay ShwabDavis Clothier '22
Majors
Exercise ScienceTitle
An Assessment of the Prevalence of Injury of Collegiate Athletes at Maryville College along with the Psychological Effects and Resilience of Those that have Obtained Long- term Absence Injuries.SuperVisor
Dr. Kristin RiggsbeeCara Coleman '18
Majors
BiochemistryTitle
Characterization of Regulatory T Cell Suppressive Activity
Characterization of Regulatory T Cell Suppressive Activity