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

Katelyn Moats '19

Majors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Title

The HDAC6 Dependent Mechanism Underlying the Synergy between Experimental Drug E64FC26 and HDAC Inhibitors

The HDAC6 Dependent Mechanism Underlying the Synergy between Experimental Drug E64FC26 and HDAC Inhibitors

SuperVisor
Dr. Nathan Duncan
Dr. Nathan Duncan

Cameron Moore '19

Majors
Biology
Biology
Title
Engineering a deletion construct of vibrio fischeri muri in escherichia coli
Engineering a deletion construct of vibrio fischeri muri in escherichia coli
SuperVisor
Dr. Jerilyn Swann
Dr. Jerilyn Swann

Alayna Myers '24

Majors
Chemistry
Chemistry
Title
Quantification of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Tablets from Low-and-Middle Countries Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Quantification of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Tablets from Low-and-Middle Countries Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
SuperVisor
Dr. Mary Turner
Dr. Mary Turner

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

Danielle O'Brien '18

Majors
History
Philosophy
History
Philosophy
Title

Ideals in History: A Comparative Study of Charles S. Peirce and Reinhold Niebuhr

Ideals in History: A Comparative Study of Charles S. Peirce and Reinhold Niebuhr

SuperVisor
Dr. William Meyer
Dr. William Meyer

Brandi Payne '18

Majors
Design
Design
Title

Everjoy, Illinois

Everjoy, Illinois

SuperVisor
Dr. Carl Gombert
Dr. Carl Gombert

Pedro Antonio '25

Majors
Computer Science
Computer Science
Title
Empowering Our Community Through Technology: Developing a Nonprofit Management Application
Empowering Our Community Through Technology: Developing a Nonprofit Management Application
SuperVisor
Dr. Barbara Johnson
Dr. Barbara Johnson

David Peters '19

Majors
Design
Writing Communication
Design
Writing Communication
Title

Adverse Digestion

Adverse Digestion

SuperVisor
Mr. Morgan Manning
Mr. Morgan Manning

Andrew Pierce '19

Majors
Finance / Accounting
Finance / Accounting
Title

A Study of Credit Union Profitability Through the Scope of Analytical Processes

A Study of Credit Union Profitability Through the Scope of Analytical Processes

SuperVisor
Dr. A. Reeves Johnson
Dr. A. Reeves Johnson

Adrian Pierce '25

Majors
Counseling
Philosophy
Counseling
Philosophy
Title
Finding Unity Within All of Our Parts: Conceptions of Identity and Morality in the Modern World
Finding Unity Within All of Our Parts: Conceptions of Identity and Morality in the Modern World
SuperVisor
Dr. William "Bill" Meyer
Dr. William "Bill" Meyer

Kyla Pressnell '25

Majors
Mathematics
Mathematics
Title
Determining and Comparing Peer Institutions of Maryville College Using K-Nearest Neighbors Classification and Clustering Algorithms
Determining and Comparing Peer Institutions of Maryville College Using K-Nearest Neighbors Classification and Clustering Algorithms
SuperVisor
Dr. Jeff Bay
Dr. Jeff Bay

Shannon Reagan '20

Majors
Biology
Biology
Title
Analysis of electrostatic sprayer systems for disinfection in a school setting
Analysis of electrostatic sprayer systems for disinfection in a school setting
SuperVisor
Dr. Jennifer Brigati
Dr. Jennifer Brigati

Matthew Bryce Redaja '18

Majors
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Title

#Mcscotsmove: Analysis Of College Students' Physical Activity Through The Use Of Instagram

#Mcscotsmove: Analysis Of College Students' Physical Activity Through The Use Of Instagram

SuperVisor
Dr. Jeremy Steeves
Dr. Jeremy Steeves

Logan Reid Dunn '20

Majors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Title
Evaluating the cellular uptake and biocompatibility of single-walled carbon nanotube imaging probes
Evaluating the cellular uptake and biocompatibility of single-walled carbon nanotube imaging probes
SuperVisor
Angelia Gibson
Angelia Gibson

Jenni Cate Rhodes '24

Majors
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Theatre Studies
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Theatre Studies
Title
Adaptation, Interpretation, and Alcott: A Comparative Look at Theatrical Adaptation and American Sign Language Interpretation Through the Lens of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women
Adaptation, Interpretation, and Alcott: A Comparative Look at Theatrical Adaptation and American Sign Language Interpretation Through the Lens of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women
SuperVisor
Andy Vaught
Andy Vaught