The following summer scholar research projects were completed in the English department in Summer 2020.
- Riley Halpern ’22 (English writing major)
“I’ve Been Searching for Humanity”
- Charles Livingstone ’21 (English and English writing double major)
“Here Be Dragons Part II: A Continued Annotation of the Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition Monster Manual”
In addition:
- Emma Driver ’23 (classics, English writing and music performance triple major) completed a summer scholar research project in the dance department titled “A Trio of Voices: Exploring Creative Leadership Through Movement.”
- Alexis Noga ’22 (religion and English writing double majors) completed a summer scholar research project in the religion department titled “Narratives of Resistance.”
- Rainbow Ratliff ’21 (English writing and studio art double major) completed a summer scholar research project in the narrative journalism department titled “Januarius MacGahan & The Democratic Organ: A Personal Study of Objectivity in News.”
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.
