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. Older versions can be checked out from the Lamar Memorial Library and Newer studies are being stored in the College’s digital archives.

Student
Name
Major
Title
Supervisor

Emily Huffstetler '24

Majors
Design
Spanish
Writing Communication
Design
Spanish
Writing Communication
Title
Crosspollination: Writing, Design, and Spanish Translation in Children's Picture Books for Bee Education
Crosspollination: Writing, Design, and Spanish Translation in Children's Picture Books for Bee Education
SuperVisor
Dr. Sam Overstreet
Dr. Sam Overstreet

Lacey Hunter '24

Majors
Political Science
Political Science
Title
Immigration: Where Did You Come From and Why Does It Matter?
Immigration: Where Did You Come From and Why Does It Matter?
SuperVisor
Dr. Naji Bsisu
Dr. Naji Bsisu

Elizabeth Jackson '23

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
The Benefits of Play for Children Ages Birth to Five Years Experiencing Sensory Processing Disorder
The Benefits of Play for Children Ages Birth to Five Years Experiencing Sensory Processing Disorder
SuperVisor
Dr. Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu

Alix Jago '18

Majors
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Title

From Black And White To Technicolor: The Effect Of The LGBTQ Community On The Ability For Prisons To Function As Total Institutions

From Black And White To Technicolor: The Effect Of The LGBTQ Community On The Ability For Prisons To Function As Total Institutions

SuperVisor
Dr. Regina Benedict
Dr. Regina Benedict

Anna Kasemir '25

Majors
Sociology
Sociology
Title
More Than a Mean Girl: Feminine Women in American Film
More Than a Mean Girl: Feminine Women in American Film
SuperVisor
Dr. Rayanne Streeter
Dr. Rayanne Streeter

Nathan Keough '24

Majors
Computer Science
Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Title
An Approach to Computing Magic Squares Using High-Performance Computing and Group Theory
An Approach to Computing Magic Squares Using High-Performance Computing and Group Theory
SuperVisor
Dr. Jesse Smith
Dr. Jesse Smith

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

Chloe Kilpatrick '18

Majors
Biology
Biology
Title

Effects Of 17Α - Ethinylestradiol On Danio Rerio Hepatosomatic Index And Liver Composition

Effects Of 17Α - Ethinylestradiol On Danio Rerio Hepatosomatic Index And Liver Composition

SuperVisor
Dr. Jerilyn Swann, Dr. Drew Crain
Dr. Jerilyn Swann, Dr. Drew Crain

Sara Koonce '24

Majors
Business Analytics
Marketing
Business Analytics
Marketing
Title
Business Analysis of Camp RAIN
Business Analysis of Camp RAIN
SuperVisor
Dr. Wei Fu
Dr. Wei Fu

Kaitlin Koster '25

Majors
Biology
Biology
Title
Stream Health of the Little River in Townsend, TN as Determined By Biological Indicators, Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Stream Health of the Little River in Townsend, TN as Determined By Biological Indicators, Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
SuperVisor
Dr. David Unger
Dr. David Unger

Alyssa Kral '21

Majors
Design
Marketing
Design
Marketing
Title

Pixelated nostalgia

Pixelated nostalgia

SuperVisor
Morgan Manning
Morgan Manning

Mackenzie Lamb '23

Majors
Chemistry
Chemistry
Title
Bioconversion of Terpenes by Yeast During Fermentation
Bioconversion of Terpenes by Yeast During Fermentation
SuperVisor
Dr. Nathan Duncan
Dr. Nathan Duncan

Realynn Lanagan '24

Majors
Hospitality and Regional Identity
Hospitality and Regional Identity
Title
Edutainment: Autumn-Themed Ecological Scavenger Hunt For The Maryville College Woods
Edutainment: Autumn-Themed Ecological Scavenger Hunt For The Maryville College Woods
SuperVisor
Dr. Anne C. Rea and Dr. Sharon May
Dr. Anne C. Rea and Dr. Sharon May

Lindsey Lewallen '21

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title
Occupational Therapy as a Means to Combat Food Insecurity in Older Adults with Functional Impairments
Occupational Therapy as a Means to Combat Food Insecurity in Older Adults with Functional Impairments
SuperVisor
Dr. Kristin Riggsbee
Dr. Kristin Riggsbee

Megan Lewis '18

Majors
Chemistry
Chemistry
Title

Analysis Of Fish Feeds By Nmr-Based Metabolomics 

Analysis Of Fish Feeds By Nmr-Based Metabolomics 

SuperVisor
Dr. Nathan Duncan
Dr. Nathan Duncan