The following summer scholar research projects were completed in the communication department in Summer 2020.
- Nina Cosdon ‘21 (communication and sociology/anthropology double major)
“Limited calls for justice: The Twitter rhetoric of racialized police brutality”
- Joey Semel ’21 (communication and psychology double major)
“The NFL’s Race Problem at the Quarterback Position”
In addition,
- Avantaea Siefke ’22 (anthropology/sociology and communications double major) completed a summer scholar research project in the religion department titled “In the Stars? Astrology as aspirational meaning-making.”
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.
