Exploring. Learning. Creating.
2025 CAPSTONE PROJECTS
This project reflects learning in at least one of the main themes of the program and involves experiential learning, community engagement, research in peer-reviewed journals, a research paper, and the creation of unique products. The products represent different genres and share multiple perspectives on the students' focus topics. In the style of a multigenre research project, students show their understanding through creative work such as leading workshops, podcasts, videos, etc.
Global Studies Evenings
The students will present their projects in live, moderated panel discussions bringing their learning together to more deeply explore the world we live in. Talk to the students after the when they host tables showcasing their work, products
and more.
Thursday 5/15
5:30-7:00pm
Watkinson Foisie Amphitheater
Owen Reed
Comparing Brazil and the US: Historical Similarities and Modern Differences
My Capstone compares Brazil and the United States, who are very different today, despite analogous histories. This is primarily due to the stark discrepancies in geography and political stability between the two, which I explore in detail in my research paper. I also made a YouTube video and an infographic to provide visuals for the project.
Gabriela
Rojas-LeBron
The Evolution of Extremism Online: How the Internet Amplifies White Supremacist Ideologies​
My Global Studies Capstone Project examines the relationship between the internet and extremist ideologies, specifically white supremacy. Throughout the year, I investigated the rise of white supremacist extremism online, focusing on how digital platforms facilitate the spread of hate, radicalize individuals, and contribute to real-world violence.
Connor Murphy
The BRICS Economic Alliance
My Global Studies Capstone Project focuses on the BRICS Economic Alliance and what effect it will have on the world stage. Over the course of the year, I've researched the viability and impact of the BRICS economic alliance on Western hegemony and the power of the United States Dollar.
Aurelia O. Squatrito
Healing the Divide: Examining Medical Biases, Inequalities, and Global Disparities
in Healthcare Access
My Capstone Project is all about examining healthcare globally, what a vital role healthcare plays, and how it should be a human right. Specifically, I went into the root issues within the healthcare field such as racially and medically biased tools and instruments.