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Independent Projects and Faculty Sponsors


Projects produced by the most recent graduating year are listed here. An archive of previous projects is available in the tab below.

 

Class of 2019

  • Jelani Dia Bender, Chemistry Major, “Welcome to my Family: A Story of Finding a Lost Past,” Dr. Mark Schantz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Sara Namitri Biswal, Biology Major, “Eat Cake for Breakfast: A look at the factors that drive our breakfast food choices and its impact on the obesity epidemic,” Dr. Jessica Pincham King and Dr. Mary Harrison, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Courtney Nicole Blinn, Political Science Major, “Case Study of Strasbourg, France-Laws, Education, and Memory of the Holocaust Post-WWII,” Dr. Matthew Levy, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Sophie Yun Cheng, Mathematics Major, “Understanding Hula: The Keeper of Hawaiian Culture and Tradition,” Dr. Anita Huang, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Tejashwini Chintala, Biology Major, “Vijayabharathi: The Victorious Legacy of an Indian Grandmother,” Dr. Keely Sutton, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Divya Kiran Desai, Business Administration Major, “The History and Spiritual Focus of Yoga,” Dr. Anita Huang, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Chandler Ann Findley, Psychology Major, “ Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement,” Dr. Daniel Coyle, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Eileen Renee Gabriel, Psychology Major, “Greek Hospitality and Greek Identity During Crises of Migration and Relocation,” Dr. Mary Gilbert, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Alexander James Hans, Biology Major, “The Sunzi Art of War’s Place in Officer Tactics and Training on the Present Battlefield,” Dr. Mark Schantz and Dr. Daniel Coyle, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Lindsay Rebecca Higgins, Biology Major, “The Effects of Cognitive, Nutritional, and Environmental Factors on Prenatal Development,” Dr. Desiree Melonas and Dr. Stephanie Hansard, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Mitchell Oliver Johnson, Religion Major, ‘“Whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you stranger!’ How Heath Ledger’s Joker became so “strange” from the archetypal Joker character,” Dr. Daniel Coyle, Faculty Sponsor.
  • McKenzi Ann King, Biology Major, “From Artistry to Athleticism: Using feminist theory to evaluate how performance standards in gymnastics have evolved with societal expectations,” Dr. Jessica Pincham King, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Veena Bharadwaj Krishnan, Chemistry Major, “Argentine and Catalan: How Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique have Transformed the Story of the Catalan Conundrum,” Dr. Vince Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Aishwarya Mukkavilli, Economics Major, “Sonder: Between Two Lands,” Professor Jim Neel and Dr. Mark Schantz, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Kirsten Celia Quinn, Human Rights and Conflict Studies Major, “Pots, Poets, and Pueblos: An Analysis of Native American Narratives through Poetry and Pottery,” Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Evan David Whisnant, Political Science Major, “There’s Magic under the Hood!”: Car Ads of the 1950s,” Dr. Mark Schantz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Rachel Elena Woods, English Major, “Do No Harm: Improving the Lives of Animals in Birmingham Through Our Pals Place Rescue Operations,” Dr. Rick Lester, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Runtao Zhuge, Biology Major, “Relationships between Buddhist Meditation and Lucid Dreaming,” Dr. Joe Chandler, Faculty Sponsor.

 

Class of 2018

  • Kayla Marie Auger,  Accounting Major, “Birmingham Max vs. Seattle Metro: Birmingham’s Need to Adopt Seattle’s RapidRide System,” Professor Rebekah Parker, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Sneha Kumari Bang,  Business Administration Major, “Dancing through the Ages,” Professor Jessica Eckhardt, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Andrew David Brown,   Math Major, “The Future of Food: Recipes that Promote Sustainable Farming,” Dr. Rick Lester, Faculty Sponsor
  • Shibani Chakrabarty,  Political Science Major, “Let’s Get in Formation: A Feminist’s Analyses of Beyonce’s Lemonade,” Dr. Susan K. Hagen, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Mirella Mariyanova Dankova,   Accounting Major, “Mongolia’s Nomads and Migrants: An Illustration of Change,” Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ansleigh Michal Davies,   Math Major, “Rapunzel’s Downfall: Female Beauty Standards for Hair and Why Women are Eschewing Them,” Dr. Greta Valenti, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Allison Cheyenne Dawson,  Art Major, “Bats and Clowns: Examination of Batman and the Joker,” Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Carrie Grace Deese,   Psychology Major, “The Eye of the Beholder: A Consideration of Female Agency of Beauty in Renaissance Painting,” Dr. Timothy Smith, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Lloyd Allen Doyle,  Urban Environmental Studies Major, “Jim: A Documentary on Life, Loss, and Legacy,” Dr. Teddy Champion, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Samih M. Eloubeidi,   Biology Major, “Pipelines on American Indian Lands: How Different Concepts of Spirituality Affect the Argument of Pipeline Construction,” Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Russell Kirklyn Galloway,   Spanish Major, “Is the Appalachian Trail a Pilgrimage? The Road from Damascus,” Dr. Vincent Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Amanda Dawn Groover,   Chemistry Major, “Development of a Splint for the Intertarsal Joint of an Indian Runner Duck,” Dr. Amber Wagner, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kathleen Marie Kassis,   Asians Studies Major, “The Ten Dollar Founding Father: An Analysis of the Accuracy of the Portrayal of Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton: An American Musical,” Professor Michael Flowers, Faculty Sponsor.
  • James Andrew Scott McDaniel,   History Major, “Legends of Sherwood: A Venture into Crafting a Novel of Robin Hood,” Mr. Joseph Stitt, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Jenna Elizabeth McEachern,   Psychology Major, “You’ve Got Mail: The Role that Postcards Play in an Individual’s Perception of Traveling and the Destination,” Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ivy Elizabeth Painter,  Business Administration Major, “Alcohol in Religion: What Does the Bible Say About Drinking and How Does the Christian Culture Affect Statistics of Alcohol Abuse Among Undergraduates?” Dr. Amy Cottrill, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Caralyn Rebecca Patton,  Psychology Major, “A Modern March on Washington: Media and the Pro-Life Movement,” Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Angela Noelle Petulla,  Business Administration Major, “The Central Focus of the Italian Catholic Church: A Study of Altars and Altarpieces in Rome, Venice, Bologna, and Florence,” Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Katherine Louise Polcari,  Media and Film Studies Major, “Dog Cognition and How it can Alter a Dog’s Ability to become a Therapy Animal,” Dr. Meghan Mills, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Aditi Prasad,  Economics Major, “History Behind the Thrones: How a Prominence of Historical Parallels Contributes to the Success of the Game of Thrones Series,” Dr. Susan K. Hagen, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Jessyca Lynn Ray,   Chemistry Major, “What’s Behind the Sea Glass Phenomenon: Waves of Past and Present,” Dr. Mark Schantz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ante Rebic,  Chemistry Major, “Traveling Green: How to Build a Teardrop Camper for Most Self-Sustainable Travel,” Professor Matthew Rhoades, Faculty Sponsor.
  • William Alexander Rice,   Math Major, “Machine Learning the Microbiome: Finding Patterns in the Gut Flora of Human Subjects with Obesity,” Dr. André Leier, UAB, and Dr. Tatiana Marquez-Lago, UAB, Faculty Sponsors
  • Henry Gilreath Stephenson,   Biology Major, “Criticism and Rational Historical Frameworks,” Dr. William Hustwit, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Sanjana Sravani Vitta,  Chemistry Major, “Understanding the Role of Creativity within India’s Educational System,” Dr. Jessica Pincham King, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Zoe Christine Wirt, Music Major, “Watercolor Me Ladylike: The Culture of Women’s Finishing School and Watercolor Training,” Dr. Kathleen Spies, Faculty Sponsor.

Class of 2017

  • Kristen Blaire Alexander,  Media and Film Studies Major, “Thinking Inside the Box: A Hands-On Study of the Black Box Theatre,” Professor Michael Flowers, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Anna Morgan Baker,  Education Major, “Dismantling the Patriarchy: Embroidery as a Subversive Tool,” Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Mary Evelyn Carroll,   Spanish Major, “Starting a Birth Center: A Business Model,” Dr. Meghan Mills, Faculty Sponsor.
  • James Turner Collins,  Political Science Major, “Vibes and Stuff: The Art of Hip-Hop Sampling and Production,” Dr. Jeremy Grall Faculty Sponsor.
  • Dallas Alexander Coyne,   Business Administration Major, "A Day in the Life of Ayana: How Alabama Law Reinforces Social Reproduction in Fairfield City Schools,” Dr. Tracy Smith, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Taylor Robin Davis,   Biology Major, “Cultural Shifts in Argentina and Switzerland that Led to the First Females in Executive Positions,” Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Dala Mohamad Eloubeidi,  Biology Major, “’Strive that the Fingers of your Hand Will Write What is Good’: A Theme-Based Study of the Kufic and Naskh Styles of Arabic Calligraphy,” Dr. Lamia Benyoussef, Faculty Sponsor.
  • David Russell Goodloe,  Physics Major, “Love, Tennis: A Commercial and Historical Investigation of the International Tennis Boom and the American Tennis Recession,” Dr. Rick Lester, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Samantha Anne Grindell,   English Major, “Transgenerational Trauma: Bebe Forehand’s Holocaust Legacy,” Dr. Mark Lester, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Majd Habash,   Chemistry Major, “Consequences of the Rise of Syria’s “Favorite” Family through the Eyes of a Small Syrian Town,” Dr. Jane Archer, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Caroline Patricia Hyde,   English Major, “Aerodynamics and Aesthetics: Exploring Physics and Art in Automobile Design,” Professor Tyler Dart, Faculty Sponsor.
  • James Andrew Scott McDaniel,   History Major, “Legends of Sherwood: A Venture into Crafting a Novel of Robin Hood,” Mr. Joseph Stitt, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Adam Alden Pratt,   Mathematics Major, “My Mother is a Fish: As I Lay Dying as a Traditional Piece in the Cultural History of Death in the American South,” Dr. Mark Schantz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Marisa Anne Sitz,  English Major, "From KIX to BHM, Lessons in Starting a Video Blog", Dr. Dan Coyle, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Andrea Lane Vancil,  Physics and Religion Double Major, “Sacred Land: Investigating Environmental Human Rights Abuses in the Philippines,” Dr. Melinda Thompson, Faculty Sponsor.
  • William Hudson Wade,  Media and Film Studies Major, “Art as Science: The Underlying Chemistry behind the Art of Vincent Van Gogh,” Dr. Scott Dorman, Faculty Sponsor.

Class of 2016

  • Caron Cecilia Byrd,  “The Musical History and Significance of the Song   We Shall Overcome,” Dr. Mark Schantz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Karley Danyel Chamblee,  “ Let Nature be Your Teacher:  A Look into Wordsworth’s Poetry and Nature’s Role in Cultivating Creativity,” Professor Joseph Stitt, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Lauren Elizabeth Chisholm,   “Manipulating and ‘Destroying’ Film,” Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Monica Elizabeth Cook,  “Photographic Storybook: Storytelling through Still Photography,” Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Julia Ann Creager,   “Drawing Comparisons: Popular Culture References in American Political Cartoons,” Dr. Vince Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • McKenzie Nora Davies,   “Making What’s Old New Again: Adapting Jane Austen for Transmedia,” Dr. Susan K. Hagen, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Howard Russell Day,  “Malthusian Belts, Futurama, and Epcot: How Eugenics in   Brave New World  Enters the Tomorrow Worlds of the 1939 New York World’s Fair and Disney,” Dr. William Hustwit, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Bhakti Kiran Desai,   “Dancing with Jane Austen: Translating Text to Film,” Dr. John Tatter, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Jeanna Gabrielle Gover,  “The Battles of Reading Music: Transcribing Experimental Math Rock in Non-Standard Notation,” Professor Benjamin Posey, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Dunya Habash,   “Documentary Storytelling: The Power of Narrative in Visual Media,” Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Amy Elizabeth Heldt,   “A Story in Stitches, or Whether a White Woman can Create an African-American Story Quilt,” Professor Steven Cole, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Sean Johnston McCarthy,   “The Cocktail Effect: Qualifying the Interactions Between KP1019 and 5-Fluorouracil,” Dr. Pamela Hanson, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Hailey Lynn Morris,   “Taglit-Birthright: Exploring the New and Old of an Ancient People,” Dr. Louanne Jacobs, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Jacob Matthew O’Leary,   “The Sound Underground: Exploring Music in the New York City Subway,” Dr. Katy Leonard and Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Maria Antoin Philip,   “Content Analysis of Male Characters and Sexism on   Friends,” Dr. Mary Kate Lizotte, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Braxton Scott Pitts,  “Cultural Nationalism on Canvas: Albert Bierstadt and the Hudson River School,” Dr. Kathleen Spies, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kyle Joseph Royalty,  “Faith, Community, and Disaster: A Case Study of How a School Community in Freetown, Sierra Leone has Responded to the Ebola Epidemic,” Dr. Vince Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Margaret Ann Ward,  “Operatic Genius or Trick of the Light?: The Psychological Effect of Lighting Design in   Riders to the Sea  and   The Mother,” Professor Matthew Mielke and Dr. Richard Rector, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Audrey Rachel Williamson,   “Books are the Mirror of the Soul (as Evidenced by the Works of Virginia Woolf),” Dr. Jane Archer, Faculty Sponsor.

Class of 2015

  • James Nathan Boldt, "The Evolution of Machismo," Dr. Jane Archer, Dr. Clare Emily Clifford, and Dr. Vincent Gawronski, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Madeline Ann Broming,  "The MTV Craze​: A Study of Popular Music in Film and its Role in Marketing," Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Rachel Buchan,   "Music as the Language of the Soul: How Music Evokes Emotion within Listeners," Dr. Jeff Kensmoe, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Laura Itzzel Carbajal,   "What Makes a Cake a Cake ?  Tasting Celebrations through Different Cultures," Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Gerker,  " Mist: The Use of Photography as a Poetic Compliment," Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kate Whitney Glasscock,  "Re-Imagining the Deck: Creating a New Tarot for the Deep South," Professor Kevin Shook, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Mary Kathleen Hiller,   "An Examination of Vaccines in the Light of the Anti-Vaccine Movement," Dr. Mark Lester and Dr. Wayne Shew, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Hallie Ray Jordan,   "If Running Hurts, Why Run?: An Exploration of Humans as Natural Runners and the Current Debate Regarding Injury, Shoes, and Barefoot Running," Dr. Jason Heaton, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Philip Rhys Kelly,  "Paws on the Mind: How Animal Assisted Therapy Affects Developing Children," Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright, Faculty Sponsor.
  • William Thomas King,  "Trading in Feta Cheese for Fried Chicken: The Culinary Cultural Revolution that Accompanied Greek Immigration to Birmingham, Alabama," Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Smriti Bharadwaj Krishnan,  "Comparing Dances of Power: A Brief Glimpse into Bharatanatyam and Ballet through the Kaleidoscope of Indian and Soviet Politics, 1920-1930," Dr. Mark McClish, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Andrew Garrison Linn,  "Clay and Creation: An Examination of the Role of Clay in Creation Narratives, and Why Clay Fulfills this Role so Often," Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Anna Catherine Malles,  "Deafness in America: Disability or Cultural Phenomenon?," Dr. Richard Rector, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ava Louise May,  "Transformation of a Temari Sphere: The Application of Topology to a Cultural Art Form," Dr. Maria Stadnik, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Sydney Michelle Middleton,  "Modern Medievalism: Art Deco Translations of Medieval Stained Glass Windows," Dr. Tim Smith and Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsors.
  • Faith Nicole Munford,   "Strictly Home Made: Discovering the Art of Outsiders," Dr. Kathleen Spies, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Daya La'd Parks-Hogan,  "May Day Queens: How Beauty Pageants Exemplify the Characteristics and Values of Southern Belles," Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Lauren Elizabeth Patterson,  "Arts Education: Fostering Self-Confidence, Self- Expression and Pride through Artistic Expression," Dr. Genell Lewis-Ferrell, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Samuel McPherson Prickett,  "Off the Wall: Public Perceptions of Art in the Instagram Age," Dr. Daniel Coyle, Faculty Sponsor
  • Lindsay Claire Sheets,   "Breast is Best: An Exploration of the Driving Factors of the Ghanaian Healthcare System's Promotion of Exclusive Breastfeeding," Dr. Amelia Spencer, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Andrew Lloyd Wisecarver,  "Exploring the Poetic Documentary Form and Film Production Process through the Creation of a Documentary Short," Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsor.

Class of 2014

  • Ian Gregory Adams,   "The Tale in the Telling: My Journey to Becoming a Storyteller," Professor Michael Flowers, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Robert Taylor Bain,   "It's Getting Hot in Here: The Hedonics of Homemade Hot Sauce," Dr. Lynne Trench, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Thomas Hart Benton,   "Fermenting a Revolution: The Role of Home Brewing in America's War for Independence," Dr. Randall Law, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Laura Elizabeth Clontz,   "Ancient Glazing: An Exploration of Chemistry in Art," Dr. Scott Dorman, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Christen Leanne Connolly,   "Children's Perceptions of Poverty as Perceived in Children's Literature: What Do the Children Think? Discussing Poverty in the Classroom through Picture Books," Dr. Amelia Spencer, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Lauren Victoria Erickson,  "May the Odds Be Ever in your Favor: A Look at the Political Commentary Expressed in Young Adult Dystopian Fiction through   The Hunger Games," Dr. Kent Andersen, Faculty Sponsor . 
  • Kimberly Ivette Estupinan,  "From Nosferatu to Edward Cullen," Professor Matthew Mielke, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Alexandra Elaine Faust,  "A Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey-Whimey Thing: Tracking the Successes and Failures of BBC's Classic and Modern 'Doctor Who' Series through British Television Advertising," Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Jerica LaShay Gibson,  "Church Music in Transition: A Study in Why Changing Church Music Creates a Tension in the United Methodist Church," Dr. Lester Seigel, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kaitlyn Nicole Green,  "You're Important Now Because We Need You: The Effect of the 1959 Tibetan Exile on the View of Women's Roles in a Refugee Community Today," Dr. Mark McClish, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Bailey Rhea Kimbell, "Bound to Change: A Historical and Practical Study of Bookbinding," Dr. Charlotte Ford, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kelly Elizabeth Lanier,  "Mumford and his Sons: Disciples of a Modern Generation," Dr. Amy Cottrill, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Amanda Hope Lloyd,  "Looking at Today's World through the Eyes of Camus: Exploring Current Human Rights Issues with the Voice of Albert Camus," Dr. Bill Myers, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Abigail Ward Morrison,  "Fútbol, Violence, Politics, and Corruption in Latin America," Dr. Vince Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ashley Elaine Parsons,  "Economies of Ale: The Economic Impact of Craft Breweries in Alabama," Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ross Lane Pearlman,  "Shapes and Colors: Exploring Ruth Herzog's Geometric Style," Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Gabriela Marie Sherrod,  "A Rebel in Spanish Cinema: An Exploration of Camp and La Movida Madrileña in Pedro Almodóvar's Film Pepi, Luci, Bom, y Otras Chicas del Montón," Dr. Janie Spencer, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Susan Elizabeth Tuberville,  "Human Trafficking, Immigration, and Organized Crime: Trends in the Southeastern United States and Mediterranean Regions," Dr. Vince Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Elizabeth Roslyn Wallace,  "'Proclaim Liberty throughout the Land': The Economics of the Jubilee Year in Leviticus 25," Dr. Amy Cottrill, Faculty Sponsor.

Class of 2013

  • Andrew Curtiss Clack,   “How to Write a Seinfeld Sitcom: An Experiment in Screenwriting for the ‘Show about Nothing’,” Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Allyson Alayne Cox,   “Don’t strain your neck! My Artistic and Religious Travelogue of Italian Renaissance Ceiling Art,” Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Ryan Michael DeMarco,   “Walking in Artist’s Shoes: Teaching Myself How to Paint Like an Impressionist,” Professor Steven Cole, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Elizabeth Anne Hagale,  “The Art of War ... Famine, Conquest and Death,” Professor Steven Cole, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Abbey Victoria Hester,   “Astronomical Mythology: Understanding the Stars through Creative Astronomy," Dr. Mark Rupright, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kristin Nicole Meyer,   “The Linguistics Behind the Logic: How Language Influences the Stigma of Atheism in America,” Dr. Clare Emily Clifford, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Rachel Elizabeth Morgan,   “Statelessness and Public Health: A Comparative Study of the Tibetan Community-in-Exile and the Undocumented Hispanic Community in Alabama,” Dr. Robert Slagter, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Nona Ann Nichols,   “Is BSC Safe from the American Culture of Fear?: A Study of BSC Students’ Safety Concerns and Avoidance Behaviors,” Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Kelsie Marie Overton,   “From the Educator’s Perspective: A Look at why the U.S. Education System is Failing, and what Creative Solutions are Possible,” Dr. Louanne Jacobs, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Magdalena Jeanette Teske,   “The History and Sociology of German-American Immigration: A Genealogical Study,” Dr. Judith Cox, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Chelsea Nicole Vance,   “Lend Me a Hand Here: How Culture and Hand Morphology Influences Stone Tool Development,” Dr. Jason Heaton, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Savannah Julianne Wallace,   “Behind Closed Doors: An Examination of the Disappearance of the Public Execution,” Dr. Vince Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Joyanne Therese West,   “Representation of Female Serial Killers in the Television Series ‘Deadly Women,’” Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright, Faculty Sponsor.
  • Joshua Jonathon Wilkerson,  “The Art of Translation: Rilke in English,” Dr. Anita Huang, Faculty Sponsor.
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    Independent Projects and Faculty Sponsors Archive

    Class of 2012

    • Katelin Marie Adams, “Making Wages: The Process of Sociopolitical Art,” Professor Jim Neel, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kathryn Branson Bates, “Skydiving:  A Life or Death Business,” Dr. Jack Taylor, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Anna Elizabeth Bianchi, “The American Adam (and Eve?): Myth in American Frontier Fiction,” Dr. Sarah Frohardt-Lane, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Daniel John Burgin, “From Buchenwald to Bergen-Belsen: a Sculptor's Representation of Concentration Camps and their Role during World War II and Beyond,” Professor Jim Neel, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Claire Elizabeth Burns, “The Elegance of Refusal: The Role of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in the Rise of la Femme Moderne," Dr. Mary-Kate Lizzotte, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Camille Jacqueline Cannada, “Indiana Jones: Knight of Templar or Nazi?” Dr. Susan Hagen, Project Sponsor.
    • Benjamin Chilcutt, "Popular Music Hit Singles Aren’t So Singular After All: Patterns in Contemporary Country and Southern Soul,” Dr. Lester Seigel, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Veronica Marie Ferris, “Memorializing World War II: Tying Propaganda to Concentration Camps,” Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Melissa Ann Fetterer, "Dr. Seuss the Activist: Hidden Politics in Children’s Books,” Dr. Judy Cox, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Katherine Renee Gregory, "Living Large by Living Small: Engaged Buddhism in WWOOF Farming Practices,” Dr. Clare Emily Clifford, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kortni Miran Hadley, “Nature Methodized: A History of English Landscape Gardening in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries,” Dr. John Tatter, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Ashley Alane Hudson, “The Role of Art in Elementary School Education,” Dr. Genell Ferrell, Faculty Sponsors.
    • William Palmer Jackson, “Sólo hablan Inglés: Ideal Elementary School Pedagogy for Overcoming American Monolingualism,” Dr. Louanne Jacobs, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Artem Mikhailovich Joukov, “The Mission to Mars: Prospects of Manned Interplanetary Exploration,” Dr. Duane Pontius, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Collin Michelle Kurre, “Ambivanlent Othering: The History and State of Belly Dancing in America,” Dr. Fred Ashe, Faculty Sponsor; Amel Bahlouli, Advisor.
    • Kelly Elizabeth Lansden, “Pseudoscience and Ritual Behaviors: Marketing a Belief,” Dr. Mark Rupright, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kathryn Ann LeCroy, The Tulip Tree Blossom; or the study of nature for the delicate sensibilities of young ladies (Establishing the Presence of Botanical Literature in 19th-Century Gift Books in the United States as a Connection to the Culture of Popular Botany), Dr. Clare Emily Clifford, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Mary Anna Rose MacArthur, “Constructing a Children’s Picture Storybook to Deconstruct the Feminine Ideal,” Dr. Louanne Jacobs, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Jessica Carolyn Mayne, “Key to the Kingdom: an Exploration and Personal Application of the Artistic Symbolism of Keys,” Dr. Tim Smith, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Mary Warren McDaniel, “Ceci N’est Pas Un Rapport: Connections Between Psychology and Surrealism,” Professor Steven Cole, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kindred Case Motes, “The Other Victorians: Gay Literature, Art and Erotica in 19th-Century London,” Dr. Timothy Smith, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John Russell Norris, “Cult of the Bean: People of Contemporary Coffeehouses in Birmingham, Alabama,” Dr. Charlotte Ford, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Richard Lee Pearlman, “Science for the Inquisitive Mind: An Inquiry-Based Chemical Properties Unit,” Dr. Kelly A. Russell, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Amy Elizabeth Sessions, “Investigation of Environmental Sustainability and Economic Competitiveness in Switzerland,” Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Megan Stacey Snider, “Food Insecurity and Urban Neighborhoods: An Economic Study of Birmingham’s Food Deserts,” Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Matthew Douglas St. John, “Alcohol and Masculinity in Gilded Age American Cities,” Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Daniel Paul Thomas, “’Astonish Me’: How Stanley Kubrick Revolutionized the Music of Modern Cinema,” Dr. David Resha, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John-Paul Tortorich, “High Water Everywhere:  an Exploration into the Modern-Day Preservation of Folk blues Traditions,” Dr. Fred Ashe, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Patrick Dearman Welch, “Gumbo:  Looking at the South’s Rich Heritage Through its People’s Vegetable,” Dr. Guy Hubbs, Faculty Advisor.
    • Janelle Therese West, “It’s Okay to Violently Slaughter Your Enemies…. If You’re a Greek God:  The use of Mythology to Legitimize Brutality in Popular Video Games,” Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John Andrew Young, “Bollywood: An Exploration in the Evolution of Hindi Cinema,” Dr. Jane Archer, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kimberly Marie Zachow, “An Illustration of Extinction in Progress,” Professor Steve Cole, Faculty Sponsor.

    Class of 2011

    • Marian Lee Bradshaw, “Life, The Universe, and Everything: Through My Palette,” Professor Steve Cole, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Sarah Carper, “Not Enough Ladies, Too Many Mans:  Using Feminist Fanvids to Critique Modern Media,” Dr. Jane Archer, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Corey Martha Raley Decker, “Would I follow in their Footsteps?:  How Birth Order and Parental Comparisons Shape Occupational Choices,” Dr. Tricia Witte, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Morgan Elise Eads, "Adding to the Noise:  The High Art Aesthetics of the Indie Rock Genre,” Dr. Fred Ashe, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Katherine Whitehurst Glenn, “The Haunted South:  How Southern Identity has been Expressed and Developed Through Civil War Ghost Stories, Folklore, and Supernatural Tales,” Dr. Clare Emily Clifford, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Brendan Joseph Griffin, "From the Tweets to the Streets:  Political Discourse in the New Online Culture,” Dr. Robert Slagter, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Zachary Laine Guyse, “There’s More than One Way to Stuff a Cat:  Explorations in Taxidermy,” Dr. Megan Gibbons, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Allison Elizabeth Herren, “One Fish, Two Fish, Pink Fish, Blue Fish: The Effects of Children’s Literature in the Development of Gender Stereotypes,” Dr. Louanne Jacobs, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Hannah Faeth Holland, “Begging for Change: Transforming Conceptions of Homelessness through Storytelling,” Professor Kent Andersen, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Robert Kadish, “Into the Unknown:  The Trials and Tribulations of Writing my First Sci-Fi Story,” Professor Kent Andersen, Faculty Sponsor.
    • William Frederick Kleist, “Clutter: Our Daily Bread,” Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Matthew Russell Maloy, “The Art of Craft Brew: Creating a Brand,” Dr. David Schedler and Professor Kevin Shook, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Alexander Michael Masterson, “Resounding Tonality:  The Physics of the Pipe Organ,” Dr. Duane Pontius, Jr., Faculty Sponsor.
    • Ryan Lee Melvin, “The Economics of A Small Place,” Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kaitlin Rose Nobles, “Maps and Manipulation:  How the Intent For, Use Of, and Interpretation of Maps Shapes Our Worldview,” Dr. Ed Brands, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John Russell Norris, “Cult of the Bean: People of Contemporary Coffeehouses in Birmingham, Alabama,” Dr. Charlotte Ford, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Emma Morgan Palmer, “The Psychology of Secrets,” Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Mary Elizabeth Pickney, “A Life in Words:  Writing a Biography,” Dr. Peter Donahue, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Ashley Rose Rhea, “Reconstructing Images:  Antebellum Portrayals of Slaves in Images Used as a Contemporary Visual on Race,” Dr. Victoria Ott and Professor Steve Cole, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Kelly Nicole Roszczynialski, “Abstraction:  A Study of Language Through Artistic Expression,” Professor Jim Neel, Faculty Advisor.
    • Alexandra Elizabeth Sack, “Krishna and Cowboys, Gosahlas and State Fairs:  A Comparison of Indian and American Cattle Culture,” Dr. Amy Cottrell, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Katherine Alicia Sack, “What Makes Us Run?” Dr. Fred Ashe, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Simone Amber Schicker, “Through their Eyes:  Women Rabbis Today,” Dr. Amy Cottrill, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Ellyn Susanna Sibley, “The Painted Garden:  A Cross-Cultural Examination of English, Japanese, and Southern-American Gardens,” Professor Cooper Spivey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Marie Sandra Sloan, “A Tale of Two Tea Parties:  A Children’s Guide to the Japanese Tea Ceremony,” Dr. Louanne Jacobs, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Angela Kay Stevens, “Attitudes and Knowledge of HIV/AIDS on a College Campus,” Dr. Clint Bruess, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Benjamin David Tracy, “From 17th Century France to American Televisions:  A Tasty Exploration of the Evolution of Traditional French Dishes into American Households,” Dr. Renèe Norrell, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Emily Peyton Wallace, “Religious Materials:  Where the Secular and the Religious Meet,” Dr. Larry Brasher, Faculty Sponsor.

    Class of 2010

    • Laura Frances Chaires, "A Singing People: The Role of Hymns in the Baptist Church," Dr. James Cook, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Brigett Courville Chapman, "Courville Storytellers: A Screenplay of Cajun Traditions," Dr. John Tatter, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kimberly Paige Farris, "The Portrayal of Feminity in Gilmore Girls and its Psychological Implications," Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kelly Michelle Gronemeyer, "Wingardium Leviosa!: How Harry Potter Levitated Literary Concerns," Dr. Gail Smith, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kristin Elizabeth Hendricks, "My Yarn Stash Overfloweth: Comparing Real-World and Digital Knit and Crochet Communities," Dr. Rachel Clevenger, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Rebecca Ashley Hill, "The Ghost Dance, Circles, and Squares: The Lakota Response to Anglo-American Culture," Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Matt James Matlock, "From Turrets to Tackle Boxes, Stormy Weather to Sweet Tea, and Gargoyles to Greens: An Examination of Southern Gothic Literature through Research and Creative Writing," Dr. Rachel Clevenger, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Susanna Jean Miller, "Rings and the Art of Self-Identification," Dr. Jeannette Runquist, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Haley Elizabeth Mills, "Building a Better World from Mountaintop to Sandy Shore: A Critical Analysis of Two Home Repair Nonprofit Organizations," Dr. Frederick Ashe, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Rebecca King Renfroe, "The Art of Grief: A Photographic Representation of Cemeteries as Aesthetic Locations and Cultural Symbols," Professor Pamela Venz, Sponsor.
    • Bradley Godwin Robinson, "From Refuse to Reuse...Elements of Spolia of Pre-Christian through Medieval Rome," Dr. Timothy Smith, Faculty Sponsor.
    • MacKenzie Wayne Smith, "A Reinvention of American Film Noir," Dr. Alan Litsey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Lance McCoy Spencer, "I'm a Mac, Could I be a College?: The Art of Video Production and Editing," Professor Kent Andersen and Professor Pamela Venz, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Carol Alden Thetford, "Who am I, here? Conceptions of Self in an Avatar World," Dr. Susan Cockrell, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Meredith J. Wiggins, "Fashion and the Economy: Collections for a Bear and Bull Market," Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.

    Class of 2009

    • Natalie Laura Ausborn, “An Assessment of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission,” Dr. Ed LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Jason Patrick Beam, “The Effects of Leadership in the Jewish Ghetto,” Dr. Matthew Levey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Natalie Faye Bonner, “The Things We Do to Our Bodies:  Issues in Modern Society Brought to Light,” Dr. Alan Litsey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Forrest Cuyler Boughner, "Oh, James:  007 and Sexual Objectification,” Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John Amos Boutwell, “A Profile in Creativity:  A Look at the Creative Process of Theodore Roosevelt,” Dr. Terry Goodrick, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Haley Dawn Box, "Urban Fairy Tales,” Professor Pam Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Molly Christine Bynum, “Marketing Disney Movies:  Successes and Failures,” Dr. Jack Taylor, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Laura Frances Chaires, “A Singing People:  The Role of Hymns in the Baptist Church,” Dr. James Cook, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Wynne Eilis Channell, “Trash and the Art of Recycling:  How Birmingham-Southern Can Help Save the Planet,” Mr. Roald Hazelhoff and Professor Cooper Spivey, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Rebecca Ashley Hill, “The Ghost Dance, Circles, and Squares:  The Lakota Response to Anglo-American Culture,” Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kaleigh Ann Hussey-Tomich, “What the Movie Ice Princess Tried to Teach You,” Dr. Duane Pontius, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Channing Nicole Kennedy, “Cultural Consumption and Social Group Identification:  A Comparative Study of High and Low Culture in Music,” Dr. Guy Dalto, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kristen Elizabeth Kerr, “Edgar Degas and Mirrors:  A Critical Examination,” Professor Cooper Spivey and Dr. Kathleen Spies, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Seong Eun Kim, “The Seven Deadly Sins:  Artistic Reflections on Current Social Issues,” Dr. Larry Brasher, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Amanda Michelle Kramer, “Onward Christian Soldiers:  Hymns of American Wars,” Dr. Lester Seigel, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Eleanor Carson Land, “Poppy:  The Economic and Political Landscape of 21st Century Afghanistan,” Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Benjamin Lloyd Miller, “Three Gorges and Aswan:  The Socioeconomic and Environmental Indicators of Large Hydroelectric Projects,” Dr. Kathleen Rossmann, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Angela Dawn Moore, “Massacring the Masses:  Millennialism and the Misuse of Leadership,” Dr. Ed. LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Anna Kristen Nichols, “Bountiful Baskets and Abundant Tradition - Southern Family Heritage,” Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Marc Anthony Parker, “Aran:  Depiction of the Primitive in the 21st Century,” Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Allison Rose Schuver, “Elvis Presley:  The Man, the Gender, and the Gaze,” Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Jeanie Snipes Sleadd, “A Response to the Power of Advertising in Defining Femininity and Its Affect on Young Women,” Professor Pam Venz, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Miriam Ann Smith, “Compelling Secrets and Self-Identification in Church and On-line:  A Look at PostSecret and Its Implications,” Dr. Larry Brasher and Dr. Rick McCallum, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Peter Manley Starr, “Creativity and the Short Story,” Mr. Kent Andersen and Dr. Peter Donahue, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Whitney Allyn Williams, “Fashioning the Future:  How Global Changes Will Affect Fashion,” Dr. Scott Duncan, Faculty Sponsor.

    Class of 2008

    • Paul Edward Blom, “A Look Behind Bars:  A Case Study of Baldwin State Prison,” Dr. Guy Dalto, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Whitney Beck Brackin, "Llegando en el Corazon de Dixie:  The Immigration Experience of Latinos in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area,” Dr. William Nicholas, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Ja-Lin Chen, “Customizing for an Asian Market:  Coca-Cola,” Professor Pam Venz and Dr. Stephen Craft, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Jordan Elizabeth Duchock, "The Morality of Female Sexuality in Modern Popular Culture: A Textual Analysis of Sex and the City,” Dr. Heather Meggers-Wright and Dr. Alicia Weaver, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Rosalynn Joy Fairless, “Diddlings and Doodlings:  The Art Analysis and Psychology of Doodling,” Dr. Terry Goodrick, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Katherine Wynne Lamar, “Women and Advertisements in Post War America," Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Cedric Raynard Rudolph, “Double Identity:  Blacks Performing Blackface and Whiteface,” Dr. Guy Dalto, Faculty Sponsor

    Class of 2007

    • Kelly Lorena Bragan, “'America's Favorite Board Game':  An Exploration of the Appeal of the Game of Monopoly in American Culture,” Professor Kent Andersen, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Corrie Elizabeth Clarkson, “Christian Assimilation and Conversion and the Visual Expressions of the Greek Realm:  Mariology and Iconography,” Dr. Samuel Pezzillo, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Joseph Tyler Cox, “Musical Glass:  The History and Physics Behind the Sound,” Dr. Duane Pontius, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Meghan Patricia Dannemiller, “Picture Perfect Suburbia,” Dr. Susan K. Hagen, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Clayton Lee Foster, “Profiling the Camshaft:  Lessons in Lift, Duration, and Pushrod V8s,” Dr. David Schedler, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kelly Lynn Frey, “Disney's Depiction of Women:  Understanding Disney's Contradictory Portrayal of Women after the Women's Liberation Movement,” Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Hiram Jennings Goza, “Cultural Creations of American Masculinity:  An Analysis of the Freemasons in Developing American Masculinity in the Early Republic, 1790-1820,” Dr. Victoria Ott, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Bonnie Lynn McClure, “Matsuo Basho's Late Haiku:  Translations and Historical Context,” Dr. Matthew Levey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Robert Nieman Rivard, “The Impact of Lithography on Advertising:  The Rise of Image Marketing,” Professor Kevin Shook, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Seth Logan Swanner, “Freaky Freud-day:  The Psychology of Horror Film,” Dr. Lynne Trench, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Megan Grace Wimberley, “Coaxing out the Recluse:  Discovering Emily Dickinson through Poems and a Play,” Dr. Alan Litsey and Dr. Gail Smith, Faculty Sponsors.

    Class of 2006

    • Elizabeth Bradford Frye, “Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Stills: A Lesson inFeminist Ambiguity,” Dr. Dominique Linchet, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kathryn Lee Gilmer, “A Dimension of Sight and Sound:  An Analysis of the Fan-vid Editing Process,” Professor Robert L. Shelton, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Elisabeth Anne Glenn, “Reactions to Integration by Private Schools:  Birmingham, a case study,” Dr. Edward S. LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Walker Elwert Grooms, “Out of Step (With Itself):  The Amorphous Nature of Straight Edge,” Dr. Frederick Ashe, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Stefanie Marie Hall, “A Sociological Analysis of Protestant Conceptions of Salvation in the United States,” Dr. William T. Myers, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kandace Runita Hamilton, “The Reason Why I Sing:  A Vocal Exploration of Black Gospel Music,” Dr. David J. Smith and Dr. Thomas J. Gibbs, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Meredith René Hanson, “Arpilleristas:  Committing Voices to Memory,” Dr. William E. Nicholas, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Wesley Gannon Kelley, “Every Thought Captive:  Guilt in Evangelicalism?” Dr. J. Lawrence Brasher, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Elina Elizabeth Kukuy, “Bris Milah:  4000 Years of Religious Practice Meets Western Medicine and the Media,” Dr. Pamela K. Hanson, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Tony Wade Langer, “Help Yourself:  The Psychology of Helping Behavior,” Dr. Lynne Trench, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Tamara Dean McLeod, “Studying and Experiencing Creativity,” Dr. Ron Hooten and Dr. Susan K. Hagen, Faculty Sponsors.

    Class of 2005

    • Jeris Morgan Burns, “From Fountains to Flamingos: A Study of Yard Art as an Expression of Identity,” Dr. Robyn Ryle and Dr. Guy Dalto, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Lauren Elizabeth Kilgore, “My Grass is Blue: The Origins and Influence of Traditional American Folk and Bluegrass,” Dr. Vincent Gawronski, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Linnea Michelle Larson, “Federalized vs. Privatized Regulation of Research, Production, Distribution, and Administration of Immunizations in the US,” Dr. Sara Robicheaux, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Julia Tankard McMath, “Key Strokes vs. Brush Strokes: An Experiment in Digital Art,” Professor Jim Neel, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Robin Joyce Parks, “The Creative Class and the Revitalization of Birmingham's Urban Economy” Dr. Ed LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Jeffrey Dwight Parsons, “Just the Facts: The Availability and Impact of Nonjudgmental Resources in Libraries for Gay and Lesbian Youth,” Dr. Terry S. Goodrick, and Dr. Tricia Witte, Faculty Sponsors.
    • Anne Aletta Terry, “Wine: Religious and Cultural Significance,” Dr. Michael McInturff, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Allison Paige Warren, “The Past and Present Cultural Significance of Body Art,” Dr. Thomas J. Gibbs, Faculty Sponsor.

    Class of 2004

    • Kimberly Leona Bell, “The Image of the Oriental Woman,” Dr. Matt Levey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Sara Marie Doughton, “Cross Cultural Studies in Female Beauty,” Professor Kent Andersen, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Margaret Amanda Ege, “Legends of the Sea: An Exploration of the Romance and Reality of the Pirating World,” Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Karen Lynn Johnson, “The Free State of Winston: A Study of the History of Winston County, Alabama during the Civil War Period,” Dr. Sam Stayer, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John Thomas Newman, “Perceptions of the U. S. Military Presence in Okinawa,” Dr. Matt Levey, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Carl Hunter Russell, “The Art of Art Restoration: A Study of the Philosophy and Techniques of Art Restoration and Conservation,” Dr. Pamela K. Hanson, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Anna Marie Spruiell Kittinger, “One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure: Joe Minter's African Village,” Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Sunday Lynne Vanderver, “Impact of Images: Case Studies in Photojournalism and the Civil Rights Movement,” Dr. Ed. LaMonte, Faculty Sponsor.

    Class of 2003

    • Melanie Rose Barnhart, "The Exploitation of Women in Advertising and Its Effect on the Self-Image of Adolescent Girls," Dr. Kathy Hollingsworth, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Brooxie Carlton, "How Music Affects the Listener," Dr. Dorothy Hindman, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Kerry Beth Fox, "Quilting an Identity: Piecing Together a Sense of Self Looking into the Past and the Future," Dr. Charlotte Ford, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Whitney Leigh Gallien, "The Fears and Desires of Two American Generations as Reflected Through Comic Books," Dr. Tynes Cowan, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Nicholas Meyer Gaskill, "When a Newspaper can be a Bottle: Engaging the History and Aesthetics of Collage," Professor Jim Neel, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Mary Elizabeth Gilmer, "Eyewitness to Horror: The Impact of the 1862 Exhibition of the Matthew Brady Studio's Photographs of the Antietam Battlefield," Dr. V. Markham Lester, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Danny Patrick Gleason, "An Analysis of Common Approaches to Honors Programs in Higher Education," Dr. Katherine Kirkpatrick, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Lauren Ashford Harrington, "Lateralization in Rats: Is Handedness Distinctly Human?" Dr. Megan Peterson, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Angelika Ruth Kuettner, "Abraham Lincoln Through the Eyes of the 1860 Election Voter: A Narrative from the Voter's Perspective," Dr. Guy Hubbs, Faculty Sponsor.
    • John Eric Seay, "Breathing Life into Love: A Study of Relationships Through the Medium of Song," Dr. Charles Mason, Faculty Sponsor
    • John Tyler Thomas, "Literature of Fly Fishing," Dr. David Schedler, Faculty Sponsor.
    • Victor Vasile, "Two Wascally Wabbits: Brer Rabbit and Bugs Bunny," Dr. Sandra Sprayberry, Faculty Sponsor