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Ohio Wesleyan University Global Perspective Abigail Colbow '27, Biology & French, in Cannes, France Global Perspective Elena Parks '26, English: Literature Internships with Impact Jan Kubacek '26, Biochemistry & Psychology Internships with Impact Ariana Brown '26, Zoology Pay My Deposit Schedule a Visit Take a Virtual Tour Request Information Admission Events April 24 Open House Come for an up-close look at OWU. Tour campus, hear more about your academic interests, attend information sessions on topics of your choice, and enjoy a block-party cookout with current students and staff! Register for Apr. 24 April 24 Last Look for Admitted Students! Don't miss out on the last visit for admitted students! Explore campus, check out residential areas, and find out why you'll love being a Bishop! Plus, celebrate Day on the JAY with us! Register for Last Look on April 24 OWU Connection Discovery Engine Here's what's special about The OWU Connection: You personalize your academic program with unique Connection Experiences that combine what you care about, where you want to go, and who you want to be. Use this tool to discover some of the possibilities. Choose your pairing, or if you're undecided about a major, click on the button for random discoveries. or Select an area of study Select a type of connection Communication & Journalism Education Philosophy & Religion Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Psychology & Neuroscience Think Big Go Global Get Real Think Big Go Global Psychology & Neuroscience Your Brain on Video Games Hien Mai '22 and Brad Orzolek '20 researched improving cognition and brain function through video games under the mentorship of Prof. Kira Bailey. Biological Sciences Texas Veterinary Hospital Internship Mathematics & Computer Science Launch & Learn Physics & Astronomy Starspots Amanda Jewell ’19, Kaito Iwasaki ’23, and Sakshi Gupta ’22 completed 10-week summer projects studying starspots on LO Pegasi under the mentorship of Prof. Robert Harmon. Education Medieval Islamic Societies Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies South Africa Volunteer Isabel Cherry ’18 worked as a youth empowerment intern at One Heart Source in Cape Town, South Africa, a nonprofit to empower young people through quality education and care. Communication & Journalism Cleveland Internship Communication and English major Dmitri Ashakih ’22 interned at the nonprofit Summer on the Cuyahoga organization as an assistant program coordinator. Fine Arts The Art of Internship Communications major and Fine Arts minor Sisi Fish ’24 spent a summer working for Cleveland’s Summer on the Cuyahoga program as a marketing and special projects intern. Economics & Business A Woman Who Codes Global Studies Sustainability in Taiwan Catie Kocian '18 and James Ormerod '17 traveled to Japan & Taiwan to study waste management. Their trip was funded by a Luce Grant. Economics & Business Washington, D.C., Internship Biological Sciences Animal Spirit Global Studies Monastery Internship Robert Wu '20 earned a Freeman Award for Study in Asia to support a year-long experience studying at Waseda University in Tokyo and interning at a Buddhist monastery. Performing Arts Chicago Student Learning Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Ghana & Paris Paris Norman ’20 participated in an OWU Connection grant project to explore Pan-Africanism and its legacies in Ghana and another OWU Connection project to study French imperialism in Paris and southern France. Medical & Health Professions Travel Course: Galapagos Islands Philosophy & Religion Exploring Allergens Karli Walsh ’23 traveled to London with her professor over October’s mid-semester break to research and compare food allergen regulations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Education 'Magic' Moments Physics & Astronomy Applied Physics at Particle Accelerator Politics, Government, & Pre-Law East Asian Politics Mathematics & Computer Science STEM Scholar Showcase Nick Mankowski ’25 has been participating in an internship with 3E since mid-July under the supervision of two of the company’s senior software engineers. English, Creative Writing, & Film Chicago Internship Biological Sciences Opportunity Magnified Psychology & Neuroscience Hi, Spain! Sociology & Anthropology Staging a Career Education On-Campus Center Experience Environment & Sustainability Explore Utah Ecosystems Mathematics & Computer Science Analytics Intern Communication & Journalism East Asian Politics English, Creative Writing, & Film 'Britainistan' English, Creative Writing, & Film Montreal Narratives English Literature & Creative Writing major Lily Callander ’22 used an OWU Connection grant to travel to Montreal to write personal narratives that explore navigating language differences in foreign countries. Biological Sciences Immersive Internship Health & Human Kinetics Exploring Allergens Biological Sciences Study Biology in the Galapagos Islands Fine Arts Internship at Whitney Museum in New York Psychology & Neuroscience Video Games & Brain Activity Economics & Business Microfinance Internship in Costa Rica Psychology & Neuroscience 'Bedazzled Kittycorn' Medical & Health Professions A LEAP Forward Environment & Sustainability Summer Research in Home Composting Chemistry Elemental Research Mathematics & Computer Science A Woman Who Codes Biological Sciences Conservation Calling Economics & Business International Accounting Research Erin Cannon '18 and Caitlin Maggio '17 used an OWU Connection grant to study the impact of international accounting standards in Australia. Mathematics & Computer Science East Asian Politics World Languages & Cultures Exploring Imperialism in France Education Opportunity in Abundance Sociology & Anthropology Servants, Not Saviors Raissa Kanku '19 interned with the Borgen Project, a nonprofit that aims to reduce global poverty by advocating for U.S. congressional leaders to support bills tied to foreign aid and poverty. Sociology & Anthropology Staging a Career Performing Arts FBI Honors Internship Medical & Health Professions Mayo Clinic Heart Research Economics & Business Growing in Greece Performing Arts Music on the Mississippi Students of this travel-learning course traveled to New Orleans for spring break to learn about traditional music of the region and the roots of modern styles like rock and jazz. Chemistry Opportunity Magnified Mathematics & Computer Science Math & Marine Biology in the Virgin Islands English, Creative Writing, & Film Novel Experience Savannah Brantley '25, Jenna Nahhas '24, and other students received an OWU Connection Grant to attend a writers conference in Kansas City. Philosophy & Religion Nationwide Children’s Hospital Internship Sociology & Anthropology Exploring Latinx Theater Psychology & Neuroscience Strengthening Skills Mathematics & Computer Science Programmed for Success Economics & Business Purposeful Path Environment & Sustainability Spring Break Service Communication & Journalism Ready for the World Psychology & Neuroscience Medieval Islamic Societies Mathematics & Computer Science Semester in South America Chemistry A Deep Dive Economics & Business Growing in Greece Physics & Astronomy Investigating the Unknown Diego Venegas Vargas '19 explored the mostly unknown world of nuclear physics, studying a neutron-rich isotope of gallium to better predict nuclear behavior. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Strengthening Skills Biological Sciences ‘Day of Reckoning’ Environment & Sustainability Bumblebee Behavior Economics & Business Research in E-payment Tech Economics major Max Beard ’22 interned at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, finding, summarizing, and analyzing research for a literature review of e-payment technologies in developing countries. Biological Sciences 'Monumental Moment' Psychology & Neuroscience Bishop Elevated Biological Sciences Serengeti Safari Environment & Sustainability Beekeeping Environmental Studies major Peyton Hardesty ’20 worked as an apprentice with the head apiarist at Stratford Ecological Center researching healthy hive management and observing honey bees’ natural processes. Chemistry Synthesizing Dipyrrin Kaytlin Ward ’21 worked with two faculty on a summer research project to find an effective route of synthesizing an organic molecule called a dipyrrin, which can be used in cancer treatment. Biological Sciences 'Ethnobotany and Enslavement' Philosophy & Religion Tolstoy & Gandhi Honors Project For her senior thesis, Amanda Hays ’20 completed an honors project in which she explored how Leo Tolstoy’s philosophy influenced the movement for Indian independence. Performing Arts Chicago Student Learning Theatre major Jasmine Lew ’22 gained student-teaching experience at the nonprofit Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture. English, Creative Writing, & Film Joyce Novels Michael Barr '18 spent a year creating an honors thesis about subjectivity in James Joyce's "Ulysses" and presented at the Student Symposium. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Valuable Exchange World Languages & Cultures Found in France Performing Arts Lookingglass Internship Adriana Pamela Rodriguez ’18 was a summer intern at the Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago, a nationwide leader in creating and presenting cutting-edge theatrical works. Biological Sciences Invasive Honeysuckle In a Summer Science Research Project, Aidan Shumaker ’20 worked with Prof. Laurie Anderson to research greenhouse gas emissions underneath invasive honeysuckle and native spicebush shrub species. Economics & Business Accounting & Arabic Studies Accounting and International Studies major Ahmed Hamed ’20 earned a Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study Arabic in Morocco. Sociology & Anthropology Empowering First-Gen Students Dylan Hays '20 created a cohort of first-generation college students in the OWU Class of 2023 that met regularly to discuss the challenges and triumphs of being first-gen. Environment & Sustainability Ew! Environmental Science & Zoology major Serena George ’19 conducted summer research exploring the presence of ticks on roadkill vertebrates in northern Tanzania. History & Period Studies Culture of Remembrance English, Creative Writing, & Film Shakespeare's England Travel-Learning Psychology & Neuroscience ‘Experience of a Lifetime’ Belle Norman ’22 participated in a Bishop Externship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shadowing Kim Leary ’09 to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Biological Sciences Gut Instincts Physics & Astronomy Identifying Influencers Astrophysics and Politics & Government double-major Guillo Gutierrez '18 completed a senior research project on identifying influencers in social networks. Communication & Journalism Ready for the World Medical & Health Professions Genetics and Gravity Josh Cabacungan ’24 is completing plant research in the Summer Science Research Program (SSRP). History & Period Studies Walking Through Medieval History on Offa's Dyke Mathematics & Computer Science Social Entrepreneurship Selam Weldu ’20 received funds to attend the two-week Impact Fellowship program, which teaches college students nationwide the skills to become successful social entrepreneurs. Environment & Sustainability Conservation Collaboration in Chile Education Science Education in Costa Rica Mathematics & Computer Science Hackathon Heroes Economics & Business Earning Learning Biological Sciences 'Bedazzled Kittycorn' Economics & Business 'Real Responsibilities' Psychology & Neuroscience Doing What's Right Psychology & Neuroscience Diagnosing Neurodegenerative Disease Mathematics & Computer Science Facebook Internships Computer Science major Lan Nguyen ’18 completed two summer internships at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California. When Lan graduated, Facebook hired him as a software engineer. English, Creative Writing, & Film Shakespeare Reimagined Economics & Business Accounting in Australia Economics & Business Ready for Impact Biological Sciences Intercontinental Understanding Physics & Astronomy Stellar Magnetic Fields Working with Prof. Robert Harmon, Alec Martin '19 observed the starspots of a young star in order to better understand how a star's magnetic fields are created. Psychology & Neuroscience Australian Internship Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Valuable Exchange Economics & Business Economics & Culture of French Markets Biological Sciences Prepared to Achieve Chemistry Gene Therapy Research Economics & Business European Union Economics major Erica Shah ’16 used an OWU Connection grant to travel to European Union headquarters in Belgium to study how the EU sustains its aims with its cultural, economic, and political diversity. Biological Sciences Central America Semester Zoology major Becca Strider ’20 received a full-tuition program scholarship from the Council on International Educational Exchange to study in Central America for 18 weeks. Health & Human Kinetics Shin Splint Study Exercise Science major Megan Sievers ’20 conducted research to help clarify the role of multiple variables in the development of shin splints in college runners. Environment & Sustainability Exploring Kenya Environment & Sustainability Mapping Solutions Medical & Health Professions Powerful Knowledge Economics & Business ABC Studios Internship Performing Arts Big Apple Adventure Dyna Bresson ’24 spent a semester enrolled in the New York Arts Program, during which she completed an internship with an award-winning company founded as a multi-racial ensemble dedicated to using theater as an agent for positive social change. Performing Arts Staging Site Physics & Astronomy Major Insights Physics & Astronomy Launch & Learn Communication & Journalism Green Words & Images Communication major Ash Moen ’21 traveled from Lake Erie to Hocking Hills taking photos and writing poems, which were collected in a book to encourage people to think about care about environmental issues. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law All Voting Is Local Chemistry Dublin, Ireland Chemistry minor Megha Malik ’21 received a $5,000 Gilman Scholarship to travel to Dublin, Ireland, to participate in a Summer STEM Research program at University College Dublin. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law United Nations D.C. Internship Economics & Business Digging Into Learning Economics & Business Entrepreneurship in Italy World Languages & Cultures Study Classics in Athens or Rome During a semester or summer, students participate in programs such as the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, the College Year in Athens, or the Institute for Roman Culture in Rome. Physics & Astronomy Look and Learn World Languages & Cultures Studying Terrorism in France Psychology & Neuroscience Mayo Clinic Research Mathematics & Computer Science Serious Fun Mathematics & Computer Science 'Challenges and Opportunities' Performing Arts OWU Connected Student Teaching Maeve Nash ’16 completed student teaching in Columbus with drama educator & OWU alum Emily Foster Whittaker. At OWU, Maeve performed, stage managed, and studied in Ireland. Environment & Sustainability Internship at Amphibian Rescue Center Environmental Science major Eva Blockstein '19 used an OWU Connection grant to volunteer at the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Center, studying spindly leg syndrome in endangered frog species. Communication & Journalism Nonprofit Knowledge Biological Sciences Conservation Calling English, Creative Writing, & Film Novel Experience Savannah Brantley '25, Jenna Nahhas '24, and other students received an OWU Connection Grant to attend a writers conference in Kansas City. Economics & Business Market Research Intern Quantitative Economics major Haris Ali ’22 interned with Chicago-based Upkey Corp., performing market research and providing marketing and sales support. Psychology & Neuroscience Francophone Feminism in Montreal Adrienne Wentling ’22 used an OWU Connection grant to travel to Montreal, Québec, Canada, to conduct research on identity in French-speaking cultures. English, Creative Writing, & Film Women in Irish Society At the OWU Student Symposium, Chloe Dyer ’18 presented her research on perceptions of Irish nationalism, identity, and the role of women in the poetry of “The Lost Land” by Eavan Boland. Economics & Business 'So Transformative' Mathematics & Computer Science 'Dynamics' Duo Economics & Business 'Unbelievably Touching' Economics & Business Cultural Immersion Environment & Sustainability Red Ice? Madeleine Rea ’20 worked with Prof. Nathan Rowley on research using satellite imaging data to explore the effects of red algae on glacier melt rates of the Harding Icefield in Alaska. Psychology & Neuroscience Research Internship Neuroscience and Pre-Med major Ben Arnold '20 participated in a Summer Research Fellowship in the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center. World Languages & Cultures Marketing Magic Education Integrated Science in Alaska Two travel courses, “Mathematical Models of Climate” and “Plant Responses to Global Change,” have completed their semester with research and study in Alaska. Biological Sciences Intercontinental Understanding Global Studies Volunteer Service in Peru Economics & Business Accounting Down Under Philosophy & Religion Spring Break Service Chemistry 'Ethnobotany and Enslavement' Psychology & Neuroscience Yoga Instruction Max Johnson ’21 used an OWU Connection grant to complete a 200-hour training course to earn yoga teacher certification through the Yoga Alliance. Mathematics & Computer Science Facial Recognition Medical & Health Professions Children’s Hospital Allergy Research For two summers, Jack Mauter ’21 conducted research on respiratory conditions with a doctor in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Department of Allergy and Immunology. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Ohio Statehouse Experience Biological Sciences Research in New Zealand Genetics major Cindy Hyunh ’19 and Neuroscience major Mollie Marshall ’19 researched the effects of prenatal alcohol and methamphetamine exposure on infants in New Zealand. English, Creative Writing, & Film 'Lead With Curiosity' Biological Sciences Genetics & Cell Division Alyssa Richter ’17 and Lauren Kibler ’16 worked with Prof. Danielle Hamill, researching worms with a mutant gene to better understand cell division. Environment & Sustainability Motivating Experience Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Identifying Influencers Politics & Government and Astrophysics double-major Guillo Gutierrez '18 completed a senior research project on identifying influencers in social networks. World Languages & Cultures Veterinary Internship World Languages & Cultures Life-Changing Semester in Ecuador Performing Arts Scripting Her Future After receiving an OWU Connection Theory-to-Practice Grant, Camy Dodd ’23 traveled to Chicago to observe professional rehearsals and make connections with theatre artists. Chemistry Biochemistry Reseach on Ibuprofen Psychology & Neuroscience Professional Pathway Biological Sciences Lizard League Philosophy & Religion Afrocentric Learning Philosophy Global Studies State Department Internship Performing Arts Eye-Opening Experience Mathematics & Computer Science Hackathon Heroes Dhruv Sekhawat ’26 and Inesh Tickoo ’26 participated in the 2022 HackOHI/O event, a 24-hour innovation and coding marathon held at The Ohio State University. Education Medieval Islamic Societies Biological Sciences FBI Honors Internship Physics & Astronomy Bot Builders Psychology & Neuroscience Evolving Abilities Chemistry Research in Tanzania Chemistry and Black World Studies major Jade Giordani '17 researched water quality and the lifestyle of the Maasai. After graduating, she became a chemistry lab technician at Battelle. Communication & Journalism ‘Visibility. Creativity. Research.’ Sociology & Anthropology Sociology & Sectarianism Philosophy & Religion Wittgenstein Project: Are Numbers Real? Chemistry Austin Internship Chemistry and Art major Rachel Spotts '17 used an OWU Connection grant to complete an internship at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum in Austin, Texas. Psychology & Neuroscience Focused Effort Biological Sciences Germ of an Idea Philosophy & Religion Applying Learning to Life Jackie Everetts '18 spent two weeks exploring L'Abri communities, where individuals are invited “to seek answers to honest questions about God and the significance of human life.” World Languages & Cultures Economics & Culture of French Markets Philosophy & Religion 'Britainistan' Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Black Women and Feminisms Environment & Sustainability Meeting the Future Performing Arts Setting the Stage Bella Campos Hintzman ’22 used OWU Connection grant funding to conduct research in California in support of her senior capstone project in regional theater career preparation. Communication & Journalism News in Norway For her Journalism studies, Gopika Nair '18 used an OWU Connection grant to explore freedom of press in Oslo, Norway. On campus, she was editor of The Transcript and interned with University Communications. Medical & Health Professions Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle Pre-Medicine major Alex Goldenberg ’25 founds nonprofit with assistance from the Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU. Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Memory Studies Amanda Barry ’17 and faculty mentor Ali Skandor traveled to Tanzania for two weeks to explore memory impairment in rural Maasai communities. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Researching Data in Politics Biological Sciences Salt Pollution Colin Hawes ’20, Becca Porter ’20, and Katie Vonderembse ’19 worked with professor Amy Downing to study salt pollution in freshwater near campus, as part of a global research project with universities around the world. Philosophy & Religion 'Embracing New Experiences' Environment & Sustainability Campus Options for Solar Panels Health & Human Kinetics Cooking Matters for Community Health Psychology & Neuroscience Change Agent Biological Sciences Veterinary Internship World Languages & Cultures 'Britainistan' Psychology & Neuroscience Highlands Rewilding World Languages & Cultures Hi, Spain! Psychology & Neuroscience Stress Research Emma Hall ’21 Hall spent a summer researching “Stress, Locomotion, and Zebrafish Mutant Analysis” under the mentorship of Karl Clark, Ph.D., at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Medical & Health Professions Strengthening Skills Biological Sciences Track Invasive Lizards & Publish Biological Sciences Bumblebee Behavior Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Building Strong Communities Sociology & Anthropology Campaign Experience English, Creative Writing, & Film 'Britainistan' Mathematics & Computer Science Universal Understanding Economics & Business Learning From Experts Performing Arts Columbus Connections Brianna Robinson ’15 worked side by side with Opera Columbus, Columbus Dance Theatre, Central Ohio Symphony, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. History & Period Studies Teacher Training Economics & Business Study in Japan Business major Robert Wu ’20 earned a $7,000 Freeman Award for Study in Asia to support studying abroad for a year at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Biological Sciences Cleveland Clinic Microbiology major Gretchen Weaver ’20 worked with doctors at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute-Louis Stokes VA Medical Center to study the effects of diabetic retinopathy. Environment & Sustainability 'Embracing New Experiences' Performing Arts Shakespeare Reimagined History & Period Studies New York Arts Program Communication & Journalism Communication Internship Sarah Jonassen ’22 completed a summer internship with Franklin County’s Mifflin Township, expanding her writing portfolio. World Languages & Cultures ‘Day of Reckoning’ English, Creative Writing, & Film ‘Visibility. Creativity. Research.’ English, Creative Writing, & Film Translating Comics in Italy Creative Writing major Kaitie Welch '20 traveled to Pordenone, Italy, to participate in an Italian-to-English translation project for a new comics museum, Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli. World Languages & Cultures Classical Theater in Spain Chris MacDonald ’16 interviewed Spanish theater professionals on the role of Hispanic classical theater in Spain. He then created a documentary on the topic. Environment & Sustainability Life in the Field Amanda Marshall ’16 used an OWU grant to help a research team at the Karongwe Private Game Reserve in South Africa collect data on cheetahs, lions, elephants, leopards, and hyenas. Economics & Business 'So Transformative' Communication & Journalism Career Take-Off Communication major Sisi Fish ’24 interns at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois. Education Exploring Hyperlexia Special Education major Alanna Spalsbury ’16 expanded personal experience as a one-on-one aide for a kindergartener with hyperlexia into a research project exploring the advanced reading ability. English, Creative Writing, & Film Culture of Remembrance Biological Sciences New York Knowledge Education Seeing Double Medical & Health Professions Volunteer Aiding Wildlife in Zimbabwe Mathematics & Computer Science Braid Groups at Roots of Unity Psychology & Neuroscience Gene Therapy Research Medical & Health Professions Travel Course: Animal Biology of East Africa Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Exploring Allergens Kolby Brock ’23 and Karli Walsh ’23 traveled to London with their professor over October’s mid-semester break to research and compare food allergen regulations in the United Kingdom and the United States. Mathematics & Computer Science Meeting the Future Medical & Health Professions Early Childhood Center Screenings Sociology & Anthropology Change Agent Global Studies Exploring Ecuador Education Education Summit in Costa Rica Early Childhood Education majors Ali Phillips ’16 and Whitney Weadock ’16 received an OWU grant to attend a global childhood education summit in San Jose, Costa Rica. Physics & Astronomy Combining Science & Politics Astrophysics and Politics & Government major Guillermo Gutierrez '18 served as an intern with the Radiant Earth Foundation and the American Physical Society. Global Studies Summer in the Senate International Studies major Jessica Sanford '17 interned as a political coordinator at the National Republican Senatorial Committee in Washington, D.C. Fine Arts Interning with Artists in New York Mathematics & Computer Science Game Strategies for Modern Art Biological Sciences Sharper Thinking? Performing Arts Eye-Opening Experience Psychology & Neuroscience 'Delve Deeper' Environment & Sustainability Spring Break Service Global Studies Language and Art Sociology & Anthropology Social Service in Peru Politics, Government, & Pre-Law A Capital Experience Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Leaders Across Borders Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Experience & Understand Maasai Life Biological Sciences Therapeutic Target Medical & Health Professions Highlands Rewilding Fine Arts Family Matters Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Peronism At OWU’s Student Symposium, Alyssa DiPadova '19 presented her research project, “Charisma’s Triumph over Organization: Peronism Throughout the Decades.” World Languages & Cultures Palabras Poderosas Samantha Merino ’21 spent a semester working remotely as the Spanish interpretation and translation intern for the Canton, Ohio-based Immigrant Worker Project. Physics & Astronomy Level Scheme and Spin Assignments Michael Heeschen '20 participated in the Summer Science Research Program, where he studied fundamental properties of heavier nuclei, such as gallium. Communication & Journalism Saturday Night Live Internship Economics & Business Digging Into Learning Medical & Health Professions Research for Pre-Vet Student Serena George ’19 researched paternity and mating behaviors in the Sailfin Molly under Prof. Shala Hankison. Serena was admitted to the DVM program at University of Wisconsin. Medical & Health Professions More Than Squid Games Performing Arts New York Improv After interning with an improv company in New York, Hannah Wargo '20 created her own sketch show and performed it for the OWU community for her senior project. Education Career Catalysts In the OWU Career Connection office, job experts in education and other fields, known as career catalysts, work with students to identify opportunities and land jobs. Biological Sciences Wildlife Rescue in Thailand Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Earning Learning Economics & Business Class Action Biological Sciences Genetics and Gravity Josh Cabacungan ’24 is completing plant research in the Summer Science Research Program (SSRP). Environment & Sustainability A Research Splash Biological Sciences Healthy Curiosity Performing Arts Therapeutic Target Psychology & Neuroscience Healthy Aging Health & Human Kinetics Published Article on Swimming Shoulders Environment & Sustainability Conservation Collaboration in Chile History & Period Studies Tolstoy & Gandhi Honors Project For her senior thesis, Amanda Hays ’20 completed a two-semester honors project in which she took an in-depth look at the relationship between Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi. English, Creative Writing, & Film Film Internships Tiffany Moore ’20 interned at Atlantic Pictures and Breakthru Films in New York City, and she spent four weeks in New Zealand learning how to be a producer for a short film. Health & Human Kinetics Healthy Aging Communication & Journalism SoCal Summer Leah Crawford ’19 spent her summer in Culver City and Beverly Hills, CA, completing internships with Grey Matter Productions and Artists First. Health & Human Kinetics Mental Nourishment Health & Human Kinetics Sport & Exercise Entrepreneur Sports & Exercise Management major Zack Katona '17 used skills from his Great Lakes Summer Internship to enhance his entrepreneurial efforts to launch a dietary supplement business called Rise. Biological Sciences Sizable Research English, Creative Writing, & Film Aiding the Environment S.K. Bulander ’23 created the OWU Recycling Connection, a way to help residents of the OWU and Delaware communities quickly determine what materials can be recycled locally and where. Medical & Health Professions Medical Research in Australia Global Studies Language and Art Environment & Sustainability Climate & Plant Response in Alaska Mathematics & Computer Science Launch & Learn World Languages & Cultures Real French Life Julia Stone ’16 lived with a host family while she studied abroad for a semester in Aix-en-Provence. Philosophy & Religion The Language of Heresy Kiersten Payne '17 worked with Prof. Susan Gunasti to examine the language contemporaries used to discuss the Donatists, beginning in the 4th century, and Anabaptists, beginning in the 16th century. English, Creative Writing, & Film Scripting Her Future After receiving an OWU Connection Theory-to-Practice Grant, Camy Dodd ’23 traveled to Chicago to observe professional rehearsals and make connections with theatre artists. Communication & Journalism Purposeful Path Biological Sciences Zoology & Climate Change in Alaska Biological Sciences A LEAP Forward Fine Arts Wearable Art Sociology & Anthropology Semester in Samoa English, Creative Writing, & Film Cleveland Internship English and Communication major Dmitri Ashakih ’22 interned at the nonprofit Summer on the Cuyahoga organization as an assistant program coordinator. Economics & Business 'So Transformative' Physics & Astronomy Bot Builders Mathematics & Computer Science Knowledge Conductor Health & Human Kinetics ACL Timetables Cassandra Oberle ’18 conducted a research project testing leg strength and power in athletes with and without ACL reconstruction to better determine when athletes should return to training. Economics & Business Paying Dividends Fine Arts Art in Italy Ohio Wesleyan students visit Italy to study “From Early Museum to Contemporary Biennial” using an OWU Connection grant. They travel with mentor Erin Fletcher, director of the Ross Art Museum. Biological Sciences Opportunity Magnified Environment & Sustainability Aiding the Environment S.K. Bulander ’23 created the OWU Recycling Connection, a way to help residents of the OWU and Delaware communities quickly determine what materials can be recycled locally and where. Economics & Business Meeting the Future Economics & Business 'Economics + Culture' English, Creative Writing, & Film New York Film Festival Internship Economics & Business 'Are You Game?' Biological Sciences Conservation Collaboration in Chile Economics & Business Culture of Remembrance Biological Sciences Brian & Bert Psychology & Neuroscience Mayo Clinic Internship Psychology & Neuroscience OWU Dividends Health & Human Kinetics Yoga & Youth Anxiety Exercise Science major Emily Sheridan ’21 worked with two faculty members on a research project to examine the effectiveness of yoga in reducing anxiety in children and adolescents. Environment & Sustainability Bumblebee Behavior Health & Human Kinetics Hunger for Learning Chemistry Water Quality Project in Delaware Communication & Journalism Illuminating Internship Environment & Sustainability Digging Into Learning Economics & Business Honing Skills English, Creative Writing, & Film Big Apple Adventure Dyna Bresson ’24 spent a semester enrolled in the New York Arts Program, during which she completed an internship with an award-winning company founded as a multi-racial ensemble dedicated to using theater as an agent for positive social change. Education 'Bedazzled Kittycorn' Economics & Business Accounting in Australia Performing Arts Shakespeare Reimagined Economics & Business Capital Adventure Medical & Health Professions Medical Internship in Melbourne Biological Sciences Retrovirus Research Mathematics & Computer Science Universal Understanding Health & Human Kinetics Powerful Knowledge Biological Sciences Medical Research Microbiology major Ashley McCracken ’19 worked with Matthew Dietz, M.D., at the West Virginia University School of Medicine to research the relationship among joint implants, infections, and treatments. Medical & Health Professions Veterinary Experience Lauren Kiebler ’16 completed several internships and gained valuable veterinary experience at Severna Park Veterinary Hospital, Mobile Pet Vet, and the Humane Society of Delaware County. Economics & Business Bank of America Internship Economics and Psychology major Shaaref Shah ’17 interned with Bank of America in NYC as a Human Capital Summer Analyst. He attended grad school at the University of Pennsylvania. Communication & Journalism Purposeful Path Performing Arts Scripting Her Future After receiving an OWU Connection Theory-to-Practice Grant, Camy Dodd ’23 traveled to Chicago to observe professional rehearsals and make connections with theatre artists. Economics & Business Professional Pathway Economics & Business Perfect Prescription Performing Arts Staging Site World Languages & Cultures Culture of Remembrance Mathematics & Computer Science 'Invaluable Perspectives' Chemistry Medical Research Lab At Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Biochemistry & Neuroscience major Hien Ngoc Mai ’22 worked on research to develop biomarkers with radioactive chains to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases. World Languages & Cultures Studying in Spain Communication & Journalism River Cleanup Documentary Communication majors Erin Ross ’21 and Jacey Scheffel ’21 filmed and produced a documentary on Delaware County’s annual Olentangy River Cleanup. Biological Sciences Harbor Seal Behavior Zoology major Reagan Jennings ’23 used an OWU Connection grant to do comparative research observing wild and captive harbor seal social behaviors. Education Education Fellows Every year, OWU welcomes outstanding new students into the Education Fellows Program, where they enjoy scholarships and access to special career-related opportunities. Economics & Business FDIC Internship Finance Economics major Aakash Gupta ’21 interned with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as part of its Financial Management Scholars Program. He worked in Risk Management Supervision. Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Live in the Sexual and Gender Equality House (SAGE) Performing Arts Exploring Latinx Theater Elizabeth Sumoza ’25 traveled to New York City and Denver to complete a research project titled “Exploring Latinx Productions of Early Modern Hispanic Texts.” Medical & Health Professions Strengthening Skills Biological Sciences Highlands Rewilding English, Creative Writing, & Film SoCal Internships Film Studies major Leah Crawford ’19 spent a summer in Culver City and Beverly Hills, California, completing internships with Grey Matter Productions and Artists First. Biological Sciences No Featherweight Biological Sciences 'Ethnobotany and Enslavement' Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Amsterdam Experience While studying abroad in Amsterdam, Alix Templeman '19 took classes on comparative sexuality studies and expanded her WGS minor into a second major. Education G'Day World Fine Arts 'Britainistan' Environment & Sustainability Investigating Iceland Economics & Business Project Managed Psychology & Neuroscience Amsterdam Experience Mathematics & Computer Science Math Major Walks Spain's Camino de Santiago Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Dengue Fever Research Carly LoVullo ’16 received a $24,000 fellowship to support a yearlong study of best practices for community-based disease surveillance of dengue fever in three Tanzanian coastal regions. Sociology & Anthropology Psychopathy & Criminal Justice In an independent study project, Dilara Gingerich ’19 explored how the criminal justice system can use information about psychopathy to protect society from criminals with that condition. Sociology & Anthropology Immersed in Italy Communication & Journalism Images of Alice In a mentored research project, Communication major My Ta ’21 explored visual meanings and variations in illustrations of 'Alice in Wonderland' from the Edwardian era. Biological Sciences Evolving Education Psychology & Neuroscience Wearable Art Psychology & Neuroscience Studying Terrorism in France Psychology and French major Emma Beale '17 used an OWU Connection grant to study terrorism in France from multiple angles, including the role of propaganda and media coverage. English, Creative Writing, & Film Learning in London Politics, Government, & Pre-Law ‘Building and Rebuilding’ Callia Barwick ’24 and several other members of the OWU community worked with the Lakota Youth Development nonprofit as part of an OWU Connection Spring Break Interfaith Service Team to “reclaim Lakota language, culture, and spirituality.” Health & Human Kinetics Learning Lightbulb Mathematics & Computer Science Code Red (And Black) Rachel Leslie ’23 and Nick Mankowski ’25 participated in the OWU Programming Contest, an annual event for local colleges in the area. Mathematics & Computer Science Semester in South America Rachel Leslie ’23 spent a semester abroad in Quito, Ecuador, studying Latin American identity and cultural syncretism. Health & Human Kinetics Food in Italy Prof. Christopher Fink has traveled to Italy with more than 50 students to explore food studies. Performing Arts Improv Internship Sociology & Anthropology Building Community Psychology & Neuroscience Family Matters Philosophy & Religion A Taste of Knowledge Biological Sciences The Gold Coast World Languages & Cultures Tilt at Windmills in Spain The “Cervantes and the Quixote” travel-learning course visited Spain to make connections between literature read in class and the culture, society, history, and arts of Spain. English, Creative Writing, & Film Culture of Remembrance Philosophy & Religion Paul in Greece Education Integrated Science in the Galapagos Fine Arts 'So Transformative' Communication & Journalism Learning in London Psychology & Neuroscience Strengthening Skills Politics, Government, & Pre-Law A Taste of Knowledge World Languages & Cultures Film Festival Internship Film Studies and Spanish major Tess Meddings '22 combined two of her academic passions by serving as the intern for Ohio Wesleyan’s Hispanic Film Festival. Biological Sciences Found in France Global Studies Vietnam Internship Funded by an OWU grant, Carly Zelenski ’15 interned with the East Meets West Foundation in Vietnam, traveling to various provinces to conduct onsite evaluations for clean-water projects. World Languages & Cultures Code Red (And Black) Rachel Leslie ’23 participated in the OWU Programming Contest, an annual event for local colleges in the area. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law East Asian Politics Education Field Work in Costa Rica Integrated Science for Teachers major Austin Riegel ’21 used drone technology to help the community with environmental concerns and to promote citizen science in Costa Rica. Economics & Business OWU Dividends Mathematics & Computer Science Bot Builders Medical & Health Professions Healthy Aging Psychology & Neuroscience Business Venturers Economics & Business New York Knowledge English, Creative Writing, & Film Shakespeare Reimagined World Languages & Cultures Cultural Immersion Biological Sciences Immersed in Immunobiology Global Studies Mexican Migration In the travel course “Mexican Migration Experience,” students explored the pyramids of Teotihuacan and stayed with families to become more familiar with Mexican culture. Health & Human Kinetics Columbus Clippers Promo Team Politics, Government, & Pre-Law New York Arts Program Medical & Health Professions NASA Research Pre-Medicine, Biology, and Environmental Science major Madison Cartnal ’24 was one of 12 students working on summer NASA-funded research on how plants respond to gravity. Economics & Business Marketing Magic World Languages & Cultures Culture of Remembrance Performing Arts Chicago Theatre Experience Biological Sciences Germ of an Idea Chemistry Opportunity Magnified Environment & Sustainability Exploring Kenya Biological Sciences Highlands Rewilding Biological Sciences Zookeeping Internship in Dayton Environment & Sustainability Highlands Rewilding Sociology & Anthropology Campus Activism Working with Prof. Paul Dean, five sociology students surveyed about 150 OWU students to understand the factors that lead students to become involved in social activism. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Working in Washington Blake Johnson ’25 interned with The Salvation Army and participated in an educational program in Washington, D.C., developing leadership skills, learning about hyperpartisanship, and sustaining the efforts of nonprofits. Biological Sciences Veterinary Internship English, Creative Writing, & Film Learning in London Sociology & Anthropology Immersed in Italy Biological Sciences Caring for Animals Physics & Astronomy Oak Ridge Diego Venegas Vargas '19 spent a summer studying neutrino physics with Alfredo Galindo-Urribari of the Physics Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Environment & Sustainability A Research Splash Health & Human Kinetics Season-Ending Slumps? Exercise Science major Jacqueline Feliciano ’18 studied muscle imbalances and performance changes during a field hockey season. She moved on to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Ohio University. History & Period Studies National Archives Internship Mackenzie Sommers ’16 helped digitize a collection of Confederate records as a part of her internship duties at the National Archives via the Wesleyan in Washington program. Psychology & Neuroscience Field Work in Romania Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology major Bridget Roddy ’20 used an OWU Connection grant to serve on the volunteer excavation team at the Roman fort of Halmyris in Romania. Health & Human Kinetics European Soccer Fan Behavior Exercise Science major Karson Stevenson ’16 traveled to Europe with an OWU Connection grant to study alcohol-induced aggression among soccer fans. Biological Sciences Plant Gravity Research Botany and Biochemistry double-major Carly Sanders ’24 participated in OWU’s annual Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), studying under the mentorship of OWU professor Chris Wolverton. Performing Arts Masterclasses in Salzburg Prof. Jason Hiester and seven students received an OWU Connection grant to travel to Austria to participate in workshops and masterclasses and attend the Salzburg Music Festival. World Languages & Cultures Veterinary Internship Biological Sciences More Than Squid Games English, Creative Writing, & Film Modern Bovary Kristen Nooney ’18, Jessica Sanford ’17, and Meg Teitelman ’18 combined creative and analytical work, reimagining a contemporary film adaptation of Flaubert's "Madame Bovary." Economics & Business Leaders Across Borders Biological Sciences Future Physician-Scientist Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Democracy Forum in Athens, Greece Psychology & Neuroscience Leaders Across Borders Politics, Government, & Pre-Law A Capital Experience Economics & Business Cultural Immersion Medical & Health Professions Sharper Thinking? Economics & Business Analytics Intern Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Global Democracy Forum Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Exploring Allergens Physics & Astronomy Universal Understanding Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Brookings Institution Emily Feldmesser ’16 worked as an intern at The Brookings Institution, one of the world’s foremost think tanks, as part of a Wesleyan in Washington experience. History & Period Studies Taoism & Chinese Art In a senior research project, Harrison Nickels ’19 explored the influence of Taoist philosophy on Chinese art that reflected a passive approach to the progression of mundane events. Psychology & Neuroscience Political Tastes Biological Sciences Writing His Ticket Economics & Business Japanese Entrepreneurship International Business major Emily Julius ’16 explored obstacles that Japanese women entrepreneurs face, researching successful Japanese women and conducting interviews with Japanese businesswomen. Health & Human Kinetics Italian & U.S. Food Supply Chains Prof. Christopher Fink traveled to Italy with two students to explore the structure, dynamics, and impact on quality of life of short food supply chains in Italy and the United States. Biological Sciences Crouching Kangaroo Zoology major Kara Smith ’20 conducted a behavioral observation study focused on the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, exploring how crouching behavior may be an intention movement for jumping. Communication & Journalism East Asian Politics Chemistry Gut Instincts Fine Arts Interning with Artists in New York Economics & Business From Internship to Employment Trey Olsen ’18: "It was extremely rewarding to apply my knowledge from Ohio Wesleyan and represent OWU among an internship class from Ivy League and other prestigious universities." Performing Arts Staging a Career Mathematics & Computer Science Calculating Benefits Mathematics & Computer Science Class Action Mathematics & Computer Science Spacetime Symmetries History & Period Studies Scholarly Paper Presentation Slater Sabo '19 presented an original scholarly paper at the National Phi Alpha Theta Conference in New Orleans. Psychology & Neuroscience Hackathon Heroes Inesh Tickoo ’26 participated in the 2022 HackOHI/O event, a 24-hour innovation and coding marathon held at The Ohio State University. Medical & Health Professions Future Physician-Scientist Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Global Democracy Forum Ellie Bearss ’22 was one of 24 students nationwide to participate in the NY Times Athens Democracy Forum. Her video was played at a panel discussion on Art as Activism. Psychology & Neuroscience Leaders Across Borders Sociology & Anthropology Access to Medicine in India Using a human rights framework suggested by philosopher Johnathan Wolff, Valentina Marginean ’16 found if stakeholders perceive an obligation to protect intellectual property, they risk inhibiting access to generic medicines. Psychology & Neuroscience Good Greif Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Strengthening Skills Economics & Business Powerful Learning Physics & Astronomy Notre Dame Experience Derek Shank '18 spent a summer at Notre Dame University working with a program that uses collected stellar data to perform a series of tests to determine a star’s properties. Psychology & Neuroscience Diagnosing Neurodegenerative Disease English, Creative Writing, & Film Big Apple Adventure Dyna Bresson ’24 spent a semester enrolled in the New York Arts Program, during which she completed an internship with an award-winning company founded as a multi-racial ensemble dedicated to using theater as an agent for positive social change. Economics & Business Project Managed Biological Sciences Children’s Hospital Allergy Research Genetics major Jack Mauter ’21 researched the effect of house dust mites on human epithelial cells at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Department of Allergy and Immunology. Economics & Business Young Entrepreneur Business Administration major Reese Little ’22 launched the entrepreneurial venture 420Coin, a community-driven cryptocurrency created to benefit a friend paralyzed in a skiing accident. Chemistry Biodegradable Plastics Sarah Bergman '18, James Zoller '18, and Lauren Boedicker '18 worked with Prof. Allen Pistner to find a more affordable and effective chemical catalyst for biodegradable plastic. Environment & Sustainability Climate Change & Maple Syrup Environmental Science major Jakob Woodside '20 worked with Prof. Laurie Anderson to monitor sugar maples and their sap to determine how individual trees would change as the climate changed around them. World Languages & Cultures Semester in South America Rachel Leslie ’23 spent a semester abroad in Quito, Ecuador, studying Latin American identity and cultural syncretism. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Law Internship in California Daniel Haygood '18 worked as a summer legal intern at the County of Plumas District Attorney's Office in California. Medical & Health Professions Power of Proteins Audrey Calvin ’23, a chemistry and pre-medicine double-major, investigated proteins in a 10-week project. She presented results this fall during OWU’s annual Summer Science Research Symposium. Education 'Magic' Moments Health & Human Kinetics Mental Nourishment Economics & Business Two Internships Lead to Job Sophia Ahmed ’20 completed internships at Citi Bank headquarters in Texas and at technology company Thirstie in New York. Thirstie hired her after graduation. World Languages & Cultures Found in France Performing Arts Award-Winning Composition Psychology & Neuroscience Promoting Veteran Mental Health Awareness Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Protest Waves Around the World Brianna DeMuth '23 worked with Prof. James Franklin on research into protest waves in various countries that have led to some kind of accountability or regime change. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Leaders Across Borders Biological Sciences Prepared to Achieve Fine Arts 'So Transformative' Politics, Government, & Pre-Law ‘Building and Rebuilding’ Callia Barwick ’24 and several other members of the OWU community participated in an OWU Connection Spring Break Interfaith Service Team experience at Lakota Nation, South Dakota, for a week of “Building and Rebuilding.” Biological Sciences Immersed in Immunobiology Economics & Business Accounting Fellows Internships Students in the Accounting Fellows program participate in at least one internship and make connections with OWU alumni working in New York and Washington, D.C. Medical & Health Professions Cincy Children's Fellowship In a Cincinnati Children’s research fellowship, Madeline Bonfield ’18 examined the correlation between the presence of a language gap and lower social function and negative behaviors in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Economics & Business Culture of Remembrance Environment & Sustainability OWU Sustainability Environmental Studies major Emily Howald ’18 helped develop OWU's Sustainability Plan, documenting sustainability initiatives across the university and serving on the Sustainability Committee. History & Period Studies Digging Ancient History in Romania Biological Sciences Nest Pest Psychology & Neuroscience Powerful Learning Fine Arts Threads of Knowledge Environment & Sustainability Protecting Sea Turtles Hannah Cox ’24 participated in an OWU Connection grant-supported internship in Greece aiding loggerhead sea turtles. Chemistry Green Energy Myles Steed ’23 conducted summer research exploring faster, more effective ways to create a chemical called a dipyrrin ligand, which improves the use of hydrogen fuel cells. Chemistry Power of Proteins Economics & Business 3 Internships, 2 Job Offers Accounting & Finance major Jacob Dodds ’22 had internships at Louisiana Department of Revenue, Worthington Industries, & Schneider Downs before choosing a career at Schneider Downs in Pittsburgh. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Practical Politics: OWU Student’s Internships Environment & Sustainability Aggression in Songbirds In summer research with Prof. Dustin Reichard, Joe Brush '20 studied aggression in two male songbird species. Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Cleveland Internship Through the Summer on the Cuyahoga program, Women's & Gender Studies major Mic Kreutzer ’22 worked at College Now as an AmeriCorps program intern. Chemistry Sea Spray & Climate Change Emma Blackburn ’22 worked on summer research with Prof. Bethany Rudd to improve global climate models to better account for the impact of lake and sea spray aerosols. Sociology & Anthropology Sizable Research Mathematics & Computer Science A Woman Who Codes Communication & Journalism OWU Model UN Biological Sciences Finding Direction Chloe Sullivan ’24 and several fellow OWU students spent the summer working to complete NASA-funded research in the laboratory of Chris Wolverton, Ph.D. Biological Sciences Job Coaching Internship Education Finnish Education Kelly Maier '14 and Emma Goetz '15 visited Sippo and Helsinki, Finland, to study the nation’s renowned education system. World Languages & Cultures Threads of Knowledge Sociology & Anthropology Cleveland Internship Through the Summer on the Cuyahoga program, Mic Kreutzer ’22 worked at College Now as an AmeriCorps program intern. English, Creative Writing, & Film Postcolonial Literature Students in the "Re-Placing Great Britain" travel course study museum narrative, architecture, theatre, poetry, and novels in the classroom and in London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Global Studies Examining Terrorism in France Communication & Journalism Live from New York ... Communication & Journalism Sisi in the City Sisi Fish ’24 is spending the summer living and working in the Cleveland, Ohio, area, where she is serving as the marketing and special projects intern for the Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC) organization. Physics & Astronomy Launch & Learn Biological Sciences Conservation Collaboration in Chile Education Opportunity in Abundance Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Motivating Experience Economics & Business Purposeful Path English, Creative Writing, & Film Film Festival Internship Film Studies and Spanish major Tess Meddings '22 combined two of her academic passions by serving as the intern for Ohio Wesleyan’s Hispanic Film Festival. Philosophy & Religion Comparing Sectarianism and Racism Eli Reed '19 used an OWU Connection grant to compare sectarianism in Northern Ireland to American race relations. Biological Sciences Salt Pollution Colin Hawes ’20, Becca Porter ’20, and Katie Vonderembse ’19 worked with professor Amy Downing to study salt pollution in freshwater near campus, as part of a global research project with universities around the world. Economics & Business Marketing in Mexico Business Administration major Avianna Carmoega ’20 interned with the nonprofit Human Connections in Bucerías, Mexico, working on a variety of marketing projects. Health & Human Kinetics Culture & Cuisine in D.C. Psychology & Neuroscience Understanding Anxiety Abby Biddle ’23 is participating in Ohio Wesleyan’s annual Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), researching anxiety and mood disorders and the impact of stress during adolescence. History & Period Studies Internships Digitizing Renaissance Texts Communication & Journalism Valuable Exchange Biological Sciences International Investigation Mathematics & Computer Science Board Games! Computer Science major Eugene Kramskoi '19 worked with Prof. Sean McCulloch and a student from Syracuse University in a summer project developing a computer program to play the board game Pandemic. Philosophy & Religion 'Embracing New Experiences' Medical & Health Professions Gut Instincts Physics & Astronomy European Space Agency The travel-learning Space Exploration class traveled to England and Germany, including a tour of the European Space Agency's Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications. Mathematics & Computer Science 'Invaluable Perspectives' Performing Arts Staging a Career Biological Sciences Mapping Biodiversity in Africa Working with two Botany professors, Katie Vonderembse ’19 created maps showing the distribution of Xylopia, a genus of tropical flowering plants. Economics & Business Profitable Experience Mathematics & Computer Science Bot Builders Performing Arts Hamlet & Gender Roles For her senior capstone project, Theatre and English major Hannah Simpson ’16 explored how we “play” our gender and how the role of Hamlet changes when performed by a female. Psychology & Neuroscience 'Building Better Lives' Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Three Pre-Law Internships While at OWU, Rhiannon Herbert '16 held three law internships: Delaware County CASA; the Delaware, Ohio, Common Pleas Court; and a private law office. Medical & Health Professions Good Medicine Philosophy & Religion Crime & Punishment Curry Carr ’21 worked with Prof. Shari Stone-Mediatore to examine arguments that facilitated the enactment of harsh U.S. sentencing laws, focusing on truth in sentencing laws in Illinois. Biological Sciences Zoo Educator Economics & Business French Economics & International Business Psychology & Neuroscience Children’s Hospital Samuel Stull '17 interned at Nationwide Children's hospital, leading to a research project with Prof. Kira Bailey on hepatitis C and opioid abuse. Chemistry Internship for Soybean Research Biological Sciences Evolving Abilities Environment & Sustainability Preserving a Paradise in Costa Rica Medical & Health Professions Research for Green Energy Fine Arts Columbus Museum Internship Mathematics & Computer Science A Better Bot Aadarsha Gopala Reddy ’23 participated in OWU’s annual Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), researching the use of artificial intelligence as it applies to modern board games. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Ohio AG Internship Katherine Berger '16 completed an internship in the Ohio Attorney General's office. After graduating, she moved on to The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Global Studies Philosophy in Mexico Students in the travel course “Modernity & Colonialism,” spent a week with a Zapatista community in Chiapas, Mexico, reconsidering concepts such as progress, justice, and truth. Mathematics & Computer Science Data Analytics & Congressional Maps Fine Arts Solo Senior Show World Languages & Cultures Marketing Magic Psychology & Neuroscience Measuring Brain Activity Erika Shultz '18 measured the brain waves of subjects while they completed tasks to support the theory that, depending on our goals, our brain activity switches between proactive and reactive control. Economics & Business Marketing Magic Economics & Business OWU Model UN English, Creative Writing, & Film Serious Fun Mathematics & Computer Science Data Analytics Intern Bulbul Bhati ’23 completed a data analytics internship for RxNXT, an Ohio-based company that provides software to enable employees to search for the best available price on medications. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Science & Politics Internship Astrophysics and Politics & Government major Guillermo Gutierrez '18 served as an intern with the Radiant Earth Foundation and the American Physical Society. Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Reassignment Surgery Study Under Prof. Richelle Schrock, Carson Shaw ’18 researched and presented how healthcare and culture impact cost and experience of sex reassignment surgery in Europe. Biological Sciences Climate & Botany in Alaska Two travel courses, “Plant Responses to Global Change” and “Mathematical Models of Climate,” have completed their classes with research trips to Alaska. English, Creative Writing, & Film National Victorian Studies Conference Presentation Health & Human Kinetics Healthy Cooking Health Promotion major Lauren Mussenden ’22 and Nutrition major Leigh Stavar ’22 completed a summer internship working with the Cooking Matters community education program. Biological Sciences Serengeti Safari Biological Sciences Immersed in Italy Mathematics & Computer Science Improving Data Estimates Working with Prof. Scott Linder, Mathematics major Hanna Cao ’22 researched the impact of incorrectly ignoring the presence of censoring, with a goal to improve estimation methods in accounting. Economics & Business Business Venturers Medical & Health Professions 'Super' Opportunity Environment & Sustainability Evolving Abilities History & Period Studies Normandy Scholars in France English, Creative Writing, & Film Literary Paths Through England & Wales World Languages & Cultures Threads of Knowledge Environment & Sustainability 'Embracing New Experiences' Economics & Business Financial Reporting in Ireland Accounting major J.T. Knoble ’17 and two other students received an OWU Connection grant to study generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in Ireland. Performing Arts Pelican Paradise Caitlin Hyatt ’22 earned a competitive Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG), part of the OWU Connection, to support a three-month summer internship with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, a nonprofit wildlife rescue center located in Miami, Florida. Economics & Business Economics Management Fellows in NYC Physics & Astronomy The Science Behind Josephson Junctions Psychology & Neuroscience 'A Lending Hand' Economics & Business 'Economics + Culture' World Languages & Cultures Classics in Italy Erin Fannin ’18 and Karis Lowrie ’18 received OWU’s Herbst Prize to fund their study in Rome, Florence, and Pompeii. Sociology & Anthropology Building Strong Communities Sociology & Anthropology 'Excited for the Future' Environment & Sustainability Mapping Biodiversity in Africa Working with two professors, Environmental Studies major Katie Vonderembse ’19 created maps showing the distribution of Xylopia, a genus of tropical flowering plants. Chemistry Soy, Oh Soy Education G'Day World Physics & Astronomy Intruder States Dexter Allen ’21 researched “Intruder States and Transition Strengths in 73 As” in summer research that included work using Florida State University’s particle accelerator. Communication & Journalism Bishop Elevated Economics & Business Online or Bricks & Mortar? Business Administration major Kera Bussey-Sims ’18 traveled to Seattle to interview leaders at Nordstrom and Amazon on how technology is being integrated into the fashion business. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law 'Challenges and Opportunities' Medical & Health Professions New York Knowledge History & Period Studies Museum Internship in Russia Amanda Hays '20 used an OWU Connection grant to complete an internship at the Hermitage State Museum in St. Petersburg, the second-largest art museum in the world. History & Period Studies Civil War Soldier's Life History major Andrew Stock ’17 conducted original historical research to explore the career of Henry Crozier (OWU Class of 1866) as a Union artilleryman. He presented at the Student Symposium. Mathematics & Computer Science Battle Lines In a summer research project, Computer Science major Love Ayinde of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria, completed “Artificial Intelligence for Battle Line,” mentored by Prof. Sean McCulloch. Fine Arts 'So Transformative' Economics & Business Internship to Accounting Career Biological Sciences Exploring Kenya Biological Sciences NASA Research on Gravity & Roots Performing Arts Intensive Summer Learning Kristen Krak ’15 used an OWU Connection grant to attend the National Theatre Institute summer intensive in Waterford, Connecticut, for classes, collaborative creation, and workshops. Biological Sciences 'Delve Deeper' Sociology & Anthropology 'A Researcher at Heart' Medical & Health Professions Studying in Spain Economics & Business Entrepreneurship in Seville Biological Sciences Beekeeping Peyton Hardesty ’20 worked as an apprentice with the head apiarist at Stratford Ecological Center researching healthy hive management and observing honey bees’ natural processes. Medical & Health Professions ‘Day of Reckoning’ Economics & Business Quantitative Economics Rachel Tallmadge ’14 conducted research on human trafficking. Later, as a law student at Ohio State, she received a fellowship to work for a year with juvenile victims of human trafficking. Economics & Business Good Greif Philosophy & Religion Fulbright Scholar in Germany Physics & Astronomy Florida State Particle Accelerator Environment & Sustainability Investigating Iceland Fine Arts 'Britainistan' Psychology & Neuroscience ‘Day of Reckoning’ Environment & Sustainability 'An Opportunity to Grow' Fine Arts Renaissance Art and Thought Students travel to Siena and Florence, Italy, as part of a Travel-Learning Course designed to explore how art and thought in the Renaissance intersect to form a unique ‘cultural and intellectual geography.’ Psychology & Neuroscience Medieval Islamic Societies Economics & Business Earning Learning Communication & Journalism Genderlect Theory In a senior research project, Katie Kuckelheim ’19 explored why women in student leadership may change their communication style based on the gender makeup of a group. Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Campus Opportunities Many students intern at OWU’s Spectrum Resource Center or Women’s Resource Center, where you might organize campus events including the annual Take Back the Night march. Performing Arts SRO in NYC Physics & Astronomy Schrodinger Equation Khanh Le '16 investigated a problem in quantum physics, exploring three approximations of the energy eigenvalues of the solutions of the one-dimensional time-independent Schrodinger equation. World Languages & Cultures A Bishop in Paris History & Period Studies Honors Research Cole Peterson ’23 traveled to the United Kingdom to conduct senior thesis research in the British Library’s India Office Archives. Global Studies A Year in Japan Global Studies Arab Spring At the Student Symposium, Cierra Cresanto ’17 presented her research into why some regimes were overthrown in the Arab Spring and others were not. Medical & Health Professions Mayo Clinic Internship During a summer internship at the Mayo Clinic, Eric Baughman '17 participated in a research laboratory examining congenital heart diseases using stem cells. Biological Sciences Identify Megaviruses in Iceland Education Meritocracy & Education At the Student Symposium, Rebecca Penrod ’18 presented research exploring the relationship between educational outcomes and socioeconomic differences. Psychology & Neuroscience 'Are You Game?' Mathematics & Computer Science Well-Connected Communication & Journalism Career Take-Off Communication major Sisi Fish ’24 interns at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois. Philosophy & Religion Internship Helping Immigrants Philosophy minor Samantha Merino ’21 spent a semester working remotely as the Spanish interpretation and translation intern for the Canton, Ohio-based Immigrant Worker Project. Psychology & Neuroscience Highlands Rewilding Psychology & Neuroscience Hi, Spain! World Languages & Cultures Francophone Feminism in Montreal World Languages & Cultures Honors Thesis on Science & Racism in France History & Period Studies Cataloging Mysterious Merrick Museum Josh Pletcher '21 presented an iCubed lecture about his time spent cataloging artifacts in OWU's Brandt Museum of Zoology. World Languages & Cultures Cultural Immersion Biological Sciences Exploring Kenya Physics & Astronomy Universal Understanding Mathematics & Computer Science Digging Into Learning Politics, Government, & Pre-Law New York Arts Program Chemistry Plant Gravity Research Biological Sciences How Do Wrens Defend Their Nests? Performing Arts Big Apple Adventure Dyna Bresson ’24 spent a semester enrolled in the New York Arts Program, during which she completed an internship with an award-winning company founded as a multi-racial ensemble dedicated to using theater as an agent for positive social change. English, Creative Writing, & Film 'Lead With Curiosity' Medical & Health Professions 'Delve Deeper' Philosophy & Religion Seeking Answers in Switzerland Jackie Everetts '18 spent two weeks exploring L'Abri communities, where individuals are invited “to seek answers to honest questions about God and the significance of human life.” Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Earning Learning Mathematics & Computer Science Soy, Oh Soy Economics & Business Charles Schwab Internship Finance Economics major Caroline Kermode '20 spent a summer interning with Charles Schwab's Richfield, Ohio, office, working in the Retirement Investment and Document Services Department. Mathematics & Computer Science Helping HeartWorks Computer Science and Data Analytics double-major David Shakarashvili ’24 interns as a data analyst with HeartWorks, Inc. Health & Human Kinetics Major League Sports & Exercise Management major Kristie Prendergast ’15 worked in sponsorship and marketing for Major League Lacrosse’s Ohio Machine, where she worked with the announcer during the Machine’s summer season. Environment & Sustainability Overseas Adventures Annabel Benes ’24 is spending fall semester studying overseas in Denmark and England through the Open Campus Block Program offered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Health & Human Kinetics Goalie Scores Sports and Exercise Management major Paddy Colligan ’24 interns as an operations assistant for the Columbus Crew. Communication & Journalism Valuable Exchange Sociology & Anthropology Human Connections in Mexico Taimur Iftikhar '20 and Avianna Carmoega ’20 interned with Human Connections, a nonprofit social enterprise based in Bucerías, Mexico. Economics & Business Leaders Across Borders Medical & Health Professions Focused Effort Sociology & Anthropology Social Divides in Northern Ireland HannahJo Grimes '20 used an OWU Connection grant to compare racism in America to sectarianism in Northern Ireland. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law A Taste of Knowledge Medical & Health Professions 'A Lending Hand' Mathematics & Computer Science Look and Learn World Languages & Cultures Semester Program in Pamplona Economics & Business Fashion in Barcelona International Business major Kellie Garvin '17 spent a semester in Barcelona, Spain, taking several fashion courses and experiencing Spanish culture. Philosophy & Religion A Taste of Knowledge World Languages & Cultures Hi, Spain! Mathematics & Computer Science Math & DNA Nam Tran Hoang ’16 constructed and characterized a mathematical model to assess abnormal numbers of repeating segments of DNA. He worked with Prof. Craig Jackson. Economics & Business Entrepreneurial Success! Environment & Sustainability Highlands Rewilding Sociology & Anthropology Exploring Latinx Theater in New York & Texas Psychology & Neuroscience 'A Researcher at Heart' Biological Sciences Found in France Performing Arts Go Global at “The Globe” World Languages & Cultures Travel Learning: French Literature The travel-learning course “Introduction to French Literature” visited France for a week, with stops in Paris, Versailles, and Provins. Psychology & Neuroscience Powerful Knowledge Education Math Methodologies Early Childhood Education major Gabi Coty ’17 explored methods used around the world for teaching mathematics in her senior research project. Physics & Astronomy Neutrino Physics Diego Venegas Vargas '19 spent a summer studying neutrino physics with Alfredo Galindo-Urribari of the Physics Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Physics & Astronomy Knowledge Conductor Fine Arts Threads of Knowledge Chemistry 'Ethnobotany and Enslavement' Biological Sciences Evolving Education Physics & Astronomy 'Dynamics' Duo Biological Sciences Future Physician-Scientist Biological Sciences Pelican Paradise Caitlin Hyatt ’22 earned a competitive Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG), part of the OWU Connection, to support a three-month summer internship with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, a nonprofit wildlife rescue center located in Miami, Florida. Communication & Journalism Illuminating Internship Economics & Business Honing Skills Health & Human Kinetics Exploring Allergens English, Creative Writing, & Film Illuminating Internship World Languages & Cultures Mental Health of Joanna I of Castile In a directed reading project on women and power in early modern Spain, Maria Alonso ’20 worked with Prof. Glenda Nieto Cubas to explore the enigma behind Joanna of Castile’s mental state. Sociology & Anthropology Semester in Samoa Environment & Sustainability Naturally Grown Farm Internship in Virginia Medical & Health Professions Immersive Internship Health & Human Kinetics Ready for the World World Languages & Cultures 'Britainistan' Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Experience a Semester in Tanzania Communication & Journalism Two SoCal Internships Medical & Health Professions Future Physician-Scientist Medical & Health Professions STEM Research in Dublin, Ireland Megha Malik ’21 received a $5,000 Gilman Scholarship to travel to Dublin, Ireland, to participate in a Summer STEM Research program at University College Dublin. Sociology & Anthropology Helping Houston Heal In a spring break service trip, a team of OWU students volunteered to help rebuild a family's Houston-area home following Hurricane Harvey. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Campaign Experience Sociology & Anthropology Navigating Nepal Biological Sciences Ohio Wildlife Center Internship Environment & Sustainability Aiding the Environment S.K. Bulander ’23 created the OWU Recycling Connection, a way to help residents of the OWU and Delaware communities quickly determine what materials can be recycled locally and where. Global Studies European Union Erica Shah ’16 used an OWU Connection grant to travel to European Union headquarters in Belgium to study how the EU sustains its aims with its cultural, economic, and political diversity. World Languages & Cultures First-Person Learning Students in Prof. Mary Anne Lewis Cusato’s "Fourteen Kilometers" class on immigration between Africa and Europe visited a Central African refugee living in Columbus to hear his story firsthand, in French. Mathematics & Computer Science Digging Into Learning Biological Sciences The Gold Coast English, Creative Writing, & Film Aiding the Environment S.K. Bulander ’23 created the OWU Recycling Connection, a way to help residents of the OWU and Delaware communities quickly determine what materials can be recycled locally and where. World Languages & Cultures Comprenden Su Salud? In a project with Prof. Eva Paris-Huesca, Landry Cowles ’20 and Gretchen Weaver ’20 explored how health literacy competency is dependent upon language competency and cultural impact. Philosophy & Religion Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland Fine Arts Chemistry and Art A group of OWU students travel to Italy to learn how chemistry is used to preserve, restore, detect forgeries, and otherwise support art as part of a Travel-Learning Course. Sociology & Anthropology Navigating Nepal Education LGBT Issues in YA Lit In a senior research project, Middle Childhood Education major Natalie French ’17 explored LGBT representation in young adult literature. Chemistry Washington University Biochemistry Research Communication & Journalism Learning in London History & Period Studies Honors Research Travel Cole Peterson ’23 traveled to the United Kingdom to conduct senior thesis research in the British Library’s India Office Archives. Communication & Journalism OWU Model UN Economics & Business ‘Genius’ Results Bavneet Singh ’25 recently completed a 13-week remote internship with Movement Genius, a digital wellness platform that provides live and on-demand classes to help people improve their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Global Studies Brookings Institution As part of the Wesleyan in Washington program, Emily Feldmesser ’16 interned at the Brookings Institution, one of the world’s foremost think tanks, in Washington, D.C. Biological Sciences Future Physician-Scientist History & Period Studies Novel Experience Savannah Brantley '25, Jenna Nahhas '24, and other students received an OWU Connection Grant to attend a writers conference in Kansas City. Sociology & Anthropology Human Connections Internship Taimur Iftikhar '20 and Avianna Carmoega ’20 interned with Human Connections, a nonprofit social enterprise based in Bucerías, Mexico. English, Creative Writing, & Film Literary Ireland In the travel course "The Literary Politics of Ireland," students attended Listowel Writer's Week, a weeklong literary festival celebrating Irish writing, theatre, and film. Biological Sciences Ecotoxicology Investigation Biological Sciences Wildlife Rescue Internship in Florida Philosophy & Religion Yoga Instruction Philosophy & Psychology major Max Johnson ’21 used an OWU Connection grant to complete a 200-hour training course to earn yoga teacher certification through the Yoga Alliance. Mathematics & Computer Science New York Fellowship Selam Weldu ’20 received funds to attend the two-week Impact Fellowship program, which teaches college students nationwide the skills to become successful social entrepreneurs. History & Period Studies History, Security, & Peace English, Creative Writing, & Film Literacy Lead Global Studies Elegance in Japan A travel-learning course studies concepts of elegance and brutality in Japanese literature before traveling to Japan. History & Period Studies National Archives Research During her internship at the National Archives, Mackenzie Sommers '16 accessed previously classified documents for her senior project on Clara Maas, an Army nurse during the Spanish American War. Performing Arts Exploring Latinx Theater Physics & Astronomy Spin Assignments Michael Heeschen ’20 presented his research, “Level Scheme and Spin Assignments in 70Ga,” at the Student Symposium. Economics & Business 'Challenges and Opportunities' Biological Sciences Reproduction Success Six zoology students working with Prof. Shala Hankison found that recently mated female sailfin mollies tended to produce more offspring than did females using sperm storage. Philosophy & Religion 'Britainistan' Economics & Business Capital Adventure Biological Sciences Writing His Ticket Biological Sciences Immersed in Immunobiology Health & Human Kinetics Ready for the World Biological Sciences Humane Society & C-Bus Zoo Internships Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Arab Spring Analysis Cierra Cresanto '17 worked with Prof. James Franklin on research into why some regimes were overthrown in the Arab Spring and others were not. She presented at a professional conference. Performing Arts Choral Performance in Italy Chemistry Biochemistry Summer Research Education Teacher Training Politics, Government, & Pre-Law A Capital Experience Economics & Business OWU Model UN Communication & Journalism Blogging from Milan, Italy Environment & Sustainability Digging Into Learning History & Period Studies Setting the Stage Bella Campos Hintzman ’22 used OWU Connection grant funding to conduct research in California in support of her senior capstone project in regional theater career preparation. Biological Sciences Pelican Paradise Biological Sciences Research at Cornell In a summer internship, Isa Johnson ’22 worked in plant genetics as part of the cutting-edge Plant Genome Research Program at Cornell University. Performing Arts Pelican Paradise Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Nation-Building in Ghana In a travel-learning course, students examined economic structures, medical systems, and West African history. During the two-week trip to Ghana, the class volunteered at a school and an orphanage. English, Creative Writing, & Film ‘Visibility. Creativity. Research.’ Chemistry Chemistry & Art in Italy Students visited Italy as part of a Chemistry and Art travel course, learning how chemistry plays a role in the creation, preservation, restoration, destruction, forgery detection, and analysis of art. Medical & Health Professions Future Physician-Scientist Biological Sciences A Deep Dive Philosophy & Religion ‘Biological Motion Detection’ Daniel Eilert ’23 conducts neuroimaging research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Economics & Business Berkshire Hathaway Internship Business Administration major Aidan Stout '19 received a grant to support his summer in Boulder, Colorado, interning with Bob Gordon '88 of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Environment & Sustainability Protecting Sea Turtles Physics & Astronomy Spacetime Symmetries Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Pennsylvania Avenue Internship During her Wesleyan in Washington semester, Kennedy Sattler '20 interned at Airlines for America, an advocacy organization for the U.S. airline industry. Chemistry Yeast Research Biochemistry major Madeleine Sorrick '19 spent a summer working with two professors at The Ohio State University exploring "Yeast Display of Cysteine Free 3E8 Antibodies." History & Period Studies New York Arts Program Sociology & Anthropology Exploring Perceptions of Greek Life Diana Muzina '17 earned Departmental and University Honors for her senior research thesis exploring stereotypes and perceptions of Greek women. Education Calculating Benefits Politics, Government, & Pre-Law United Nations Work in D.C. English, Creative Writing, & Film Scripting Her Future After receiving an OWU Connection Theory-to-Practice Grant, Camy Dodd ’23 traveled to Chicago to observe professional rehearsals and make connections with theatre artists. Mathematics & Computer Science Travel Course: Climate Modeling in Alaska Biological Sciences Building Community Medical & Health Professions Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle Pre-Medicine major Alex Goldenberg ’25 founds nonprofit to provide clothing and shoes to Delaware County homeless community. Biological Sciences 'Super' Opportunity Sociology & Anthropology 'Building Better Lives' Fine Arts Animation Study at UCLA History & Period Studies Culture of Remembrance Politics, Government, & Pre-Law Capitol Hill Internship Tom Dolan '18 enjoyed a Wesleyan in Washington internship in the U.S. Senate. After he graduated, Dolan was hired as an assistant with the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Economics & Business Ready for Impact Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Black Women and Feminisms Mathematics & Computer Science Coding Together Global Studies First-Person Learning Students in Prof. Mary Anne Lewis Cusato’s ‘Fourteen Kilometers’ class on immigration between Africa and Europe visited a Central African refugee living in Columbus to learn his story firsthand, in French. Mathematics & Computer Science Coding Together Economics & Business 'Crucial' Career-Builder Education Seeing Double Biological Sciences Volunteer Aiding Wildlife in Zimbabwe World Languages & Cultures Representation of Women in French Film At the OWU Student Symposium, three students presented their research on the representation of women in francophone films, portrayals that challenged or confirmed stereotypes. Performing Arts Culmination of Creativity Tiyinoluwa Olushola-Alao ’23 was one of several students to present original pieces at the Composition Studio Recital, performed by OWU students and faculty. History & Period Studies Novel Experience Savannah Brantley '25, Jenna Nahhas '24, and other students received an OWU Connection Grant to attend a writers conference in Kansas City. Biological Sciences Immersed in Italy Philosophy & Religion Zapatista Community The Modernity & Colonialism class traveled to Chiapas, Mexico, lived in a Zapatista community, learned about indigenous philosophies, and participated in a mural-painting project. Chemistry Therapeutic Target Fine Arts A Bishop in Paris Mathematics & Computer Science Summer Computer Science Intern Through the Summer on the Cuyahoga program, Samavi Sultana ’22, from Baltimore, Maryland, worked as an intern at Vecmar, a computer solutions firm. World Languages & Cultures Semester in South America Physics & Astronomy Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England Philosophy & Religion Religion & Math on Spain's Camino de Santiago Psychology & Neuroscience Healthy Curiosity Environment & Sustainability Exploring Sustainability in Japan Carlie Braden ’18, Audrey Castaneda Walker ’18, Troy Jones ’17, and Kevin Rossi ’17 traveled to Japan with OWU faculty to study sustainability. Economics & Business Analyzing Opportunity Psychology & Neuroscience Good Medicine Sociology & Anthropology Francophone Feminism in Montreal Biological Sciences Bumblebee Behavior English, Creative Writing, & Film Writing Internship Creative Writing major Sarah Jonassen ’22 completed a summer internship with Franklin County’s Mifflin Township, expanding her writing portfolio. Politics, Government, & Pre-Law European Union in Belgium Politics, Government, & Pre-Law 'Excited for the Future' Medical & Health Professions Highlands Rewilding World Languages & Cultures Spanish Civil War & Theater Prof. Eva Paris-Huesca mentored three students who researched the Spanish Civil War and the influence of early-20th century literary and artistic movements in Federico Garcia Lorca's 1933 play "Bodas de Sangre." Philosophy & Religion Exploring Allergens Mathematics & Computer Science East Asian Politics Communication & Journalism ‘Visibility. Creativity. Research.’ Psychology & Neuroscience Professional Pathway Global Studies Latin American Studies Research As a first-year student, Alexander Sanchez '20 presented at the Student Symposium his research on Ana de Mendoza and her role as a mother in the Court of Phillip II of Spain. Psychology & Neuroscience Medicine in Montevideo Neuroscience & Psychology major Cara Harris ’19 used an OWU Connection grant study the impact of neuroscience on every aspect of patients’ health at a public hospital in Uruguay. Psychology & Neuroscience Hackathon Heroes Health & Human Kinetics Positive Development Psychology & Neuroscience Research in New Zealand Genetics major Cindy Hyunh ’19 and Neuroscience major Mollie Marshall ’19 received OWU Connection funding to research the effects of prenatal alcohol and methamphetamine exposure on infants in New Zealand. Medical & Health Professions Cancer Research in Colorado Ben Arnold '20 participated in a Summer Research Fellowship in the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center. Psychology & Neuroscience Nourishing Body & Mind Psychology and Nutrition major Abby Bowman '20 used an OWU Connection grant to travel to Umbria, Italy, to explore lifestyles and diets in areas where people tend to live longer. English, Creative Writing, & Film Illuminating Internship Environment & Sustainability 'An Opportunity to Grow' Psychology & Neuroscience Measuring Memory Allie Eynon '19 and Shelby Quade '18 developed materials for an online test that measures the knowledge students from 1992 to 2017 retained from an OWU Quantitative Methods course. Sociology & Anthropology Doing What's Right Environment & Sustainability Environmental Science Along Offa's Dyke Economics & Business Professional Pathway Africana, Gender, & Identity Studies Afrocentric Education in Chicago Emma Tarawally '20, Raissa Kanku '19, and Eva Churu '19 traveled to Chicago to examine the global Afrocentric education model of Kwame Nkrumah Academy, a charter school in Chicago. 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