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
Chehronai Fozil '17
Majors
BiochemistryTitle
Nkd2 In The Regulation Of Mechanotransduction At The Cell Junctions And Colon Cancer Suppression
Nkd2 In The Regulation Of Mechanotransduction At The Cell Junctions And Colon Cancer Suppression
SuperVisor
Dr. Angelia GibsonChris Fraley '20
Majors
BiochemistryTitle
Analysis of cannabinoid profile in the vapor deposited from vape atomizerSuperVisor
Dr. Nathan DuncanMariah Franklin '18
Majors
HistoryPolitical Science
Political Science
Title
Negotiating empire and federation: evolving nationalisms and the crises of Ukrainian statehoodSuperVisor
Dr. Dan KlingensmithEvan Gambill '19
Majors
DesignTitle
Heal, Enhance, Expand
Heal, Enhance, Expand
SuperVisor
Mr. Morgan ManningGrace Gass '18
Majors
Criminal JusticeTitle
Mountain high: Opioid crisis in Appalachia
Mountain high: Opioid crisis in Appalachia
SuperVisor
Dr. Regina BenedictStevie Gleason '16
Majors
Exercise ScienceTitle
The Effects of a Nature-Based Physical Activity Setting for Children with Disabilities
The Effects of a Nature-Based Physical Activity Setting for Children with Disabilities
SuperVisor
Dr. Traci HayduRebecca Glenn '17
Majors
BusinessTitle
Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company
SuperVisor
Mr. Clay ShwabChandler Godfrey '23
Majors
Exercise ScienceTitle
Active Virtual Reality Games: Comparing Energy, Expenditure, Enjoyment, and Cybersickness to Traditional Gaming and Exercise in Youth aged 8 to 12SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy SteevesKameron Graves '18
Majors
ManagementTitle
Management, Disney Style: Walt Disney World Vs Euro Disney
Management, Disney Style: Walt Disney World Vs Euro Disney
SuperVisor
Dr. Jenifer GreeneJohn Brian Gresham '17
Majors
HistoryTitle
A Historical Perspective On Habeas Corpus
A Historical Perspective On Habeas Corpus
SuperVisor
Dr. Doug SopherSean Hagstrom '16
Majors
Exercise ScienceTitle
Physical Activity and Military Performance: The Impact of Carrying Various Loads on Heart Rate Response, Accelerometer Measured Vector Magnitude, and Rated Perceived Exertion During Jogging
Physical Activity and Military Performance: The Impact of Carrying Various Loads on Heart Rate Response, Accelerometer Measured Vector Magnitude, and Rated Perceived Exertion During Jogging
SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy SteevesRyan Haley '16
Majors
ChemistryTitle
Evaluation of a Colorimetric Assay for the Detection of Arsenic in Water
Evaluation of a Colorimetric Assay for the Detection of Arsenic in Water
SuperVisor
Dr. Mary TurnerDavid Lee Haskins '14
Majors
BiologyTitle
Prey Base Species Composition of American Marten (Martes americana) in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan
Prey Base Species Composition of American Marten (Martes americana) in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan
SuperVisor
Dr. David UngerEdna Hernandez-Chavez '20
Majors
Finance / AccountingTitle
Bed Bath and Beyond solution?SuperVisor
Rebecca TreadwayLibby Hess '14
Majors
SpanishTeacher Licensure
Teacher Licensure
Title
Magical History: Exploring the Chilean Dictatorship through La casa de los espíritus
Magical History: Exploring the Chilean Dictatorship through La casa de los espíritus