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Upper School Students Present Insightful Projects at Humanities Research Capstone Showcase
Nine Upper School students presented their culminating Humanities Research projects last spring at the Humanities Research Program Capstone Showcase. From unraveling the complexities of American education to shedding light on the challenges of mental health in student-athletes, students explored pressing societal issues. Insights into the current media landscape and the threat to factual reporting, as well as the American industrial prison complex, added to the discourse, among other critical topics. The presentations were capped by a mini theatrical performance!
The showcase was a true testament to the students' dedication to scholarly inquiry. Special thanks to Humanities Research Program Coordinator Dr. Ashley Tidey, as well as Alethea Paradis. Congratulations to these hardworking students for their vision and dedication to such meaningful projects!
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Humanities Research Program Capstone Projects 2024
Eleanor Crafton '25
Christian Fundamentalism: What is the Establishment Clause doing to the American Public School System?
Christian Fundamentalism: What is the Establishment Clause doing to the American Public School System?
Tallulah Staeger '25
Breaking the Silence: Sexual Assault Prevention Education in Private Schools
Breaking the Silence: Sexual Assault Prevention Education in Private Schools
Ethan Somer '25
The Media Circus: Profit Drivers and the Threat to Factual Reporting
The Media Circus: Profit Drivers and the Threat to Factual Reporting
Luz Schubert '25
The American Industrial Prison Complex: How Does Angola Prison Exemplify the Problems with Mass Incarceration in America?
The American Industrial Prison Complex: How Does Angola Prison Exemplify the Problems with Mass Incarceration in America?
Dionne Peterson '25
Islam and Gender: Unveiling an Era of Oppression
Islam and Gender: Unveiling an Era of Oppression
Sofia Ramirez '25
Belonging in the Classroom: How Ethnically Diverse Curriculum Helps Students Thrive
Belonging in the Classroom: How Ethnically Diverse Curriculum Helps Students Thrive
Caroline Kenny '25
Beyond the Game: Understanding Mental Health Challenges Faced by Student-Athletes
Beyond the Game: Understanding Mental Health Challenges Faced by Student-Athletes
Olivia De Ponce '25
Madwomen: Depathologizing Anxiety – Behind the Female Hysteria Diagnosis
Madwomen: Depathologizing Anxiety – Behind the Female Hysteria Diagnosis
Ada Green '25
War Storytelling: How Does Effective Storytelling Bridge the Gap Between American Glorification of War and Reality?
War Storytelling: How Does Effective Storytelling Bridge the Gap Between American Glorification of War and Reality?
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