Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Summer Institute
Building on the University of Mary Washington’s long-standing commitment to mentoring undergraduate research and creativity in our students, and more than twenty years of a successful summer research program for students in the sciences (Summer Science Institute), the UMW College of Arts and Sciences began a new program for students in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSSSI) in the Summer of 2022.
This program, which takes place during the first summer session (May/June), gives students an opportunity to work with a faculty mentor on various projects in small teams of 2-4 students. Students receive a small stipend, as well as room and board to live and work on campus during the program.
Summer 2024’s AHSSSI was held May 15-June 15. The five research projects were:
“Making Fredericksburg a Bee City.” Victor Newby and Maggie Dye, Faculty mentor Eric Bonds (Sociology)
“Tracking Attention During Online Test Taking Using Eye Movements.” Tobia Conner, Brianna Daly, Julia Patrick, and Kelly Simons. Faculty mentor Marcus Leppanen (Psychology)
“Production and Scientific Investigation of Bagpipes.” Donald Glander, Joseph Haun, James Turgeon, and Daniel Paluh. Faculty mentors Rebecca Callaway and Olivia Corcoran, (Music)
“Community-based Documentary Series.” Stephen McClanahan, Robin Willcox, and Katie Reif. Faculty mentor J.D. Swerzenksi (Communication and Digital Studies)
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