When Luke Woodfill ’26 set out to find solutions to climate change induced flooding, he wasn’t interested in large and…
Category: Independent study
Senior research project ties together arts and sciences majors to reveal the morality underlying psychological disorders
Growing up with a cleft lip and palate, Larissa Cardine ’26 was bullied as a child, but found that dance…
Sociology major examines the effect of Airbnb short-term rentals on neighborhood identity
A passion for community service and interest in urban planning led Grace Dunlay ’26, a sociology major at The College…
US News praises Wooster Independent Study program and educational value
With fresh praise for The College of Wooster for 2026, U.S. News & World Report again commended Wooster’s signature Independent Study…
Two music majors complete joint recital to celebrate their Independent Study compositions
Gracelyn Jack ’25 and Ethan Yoder ’25, both music composition majors from The College of Wooster, performed a joint recital…
Entrepreneurial major examines the NFL’s German fan base expansion with Instagram
Ever wonder how you take such a culturally embedded product and transport it to another country? Ashlyn Casey ’25, a…
Anthropology and biology major relies on ancient DNA for modern interdisciplinary study
Emily Winnicki ’25 immersed herself with both curricular and campus opportunities at The College of Wooster. The anthropology and biology…
Statistical and data sciences major discovers trend in college student success
Jonathan (Jonny) Swiatkowski ’25, a statistical & data sciences major and economics minor, went into his I.S. project at The…
Biology and sociology major assesses PFAS risk for various demographic groups
Emily Hiebel ’25 parlayed majors in biology and sociology, and a pathway in public health into her Independent Study at…
Rae Harris ’25 explores connections between ancient philosophy of sense perception and current neurobiological understandings
Rae Harris ’25, a neurobiology and classical studies major at The College of Wooster, noticed that a classical philosopher was…