The following summer scholar research projects were completed in the anthropology/sociology department in Summer 2020.
- Meaghan Accarino ‘21 (physics major)
“Modeling Petroglyph Visibility with Photogrammetry and Sunlight Simulation: An Ohio Case Study”
- Seyeong Hanlim ‘23 (anthropology/sociology major)
“Exploring the Myth of Diversity and the Dynamics of Racial Identities”
- Amna Khalid ‘22 (computer science, anthropology/sociology double major)
“The Manifestation of Gender Inequality in Pakistan”
- Avantaea Siefke ‘22 (anthropology/sociology and communication double major)
“In the Stars? Astrology as aspirational meaning-making”
- Farah Farah (Hersi) ‘22 (history, anthropology/sociology, and French triple major)
“Contemporary Effects of White Flight and Re-segregation on Columbus City Schools”
In addition, Nina Cosdon ‘21 (anthropology/sociology and communication double major) completed a summer scholar research project in the communication department titled “Limited calls for justice: The Twitter rhetoric of racialized police brutality.”
Summer Scholars Program
Denison’s flagship Summer Scholars program gives students in all disciplines a unique venue in which to experiment with ideas and artistic expression, pursue an intellectual passion, and/or focus intently on the resolution of a question over a sustained period of time, free from the pressures of grades and credit.
Endowed funds support approximately 120 students pursuing full-time independent research or collaborative work under the close supervision of a faculty member for up to 10 weeks during the summer.
Qualified rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors propose independent or collaborative projects in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, or interdisciplinary fields. Projects do not need to be in a student’s major. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses. Off-Campus Summer Scholars also receive travel funding.
