Sophomores Complete Seminar Projects

Tandem sophomores completed an academic rite of passage last week as they presented their Sophomore Seminar research projects. Students spent second semester researching and writing a 15+ page academic paper on a subject of their choosing. The students really knew their material. After completing their papers, which include detailed footnotes and bibliographies, each presented in person to their classmates. They provided some really interesting insights into their topics and displayed their academic maturity over the course of the semester. Well done, sophomores! Check out a list of their impressive and interesting topics below.

• The Role of the Internet in the Democratization of the Arts
• The Sneaker Industry
• Are Athlete Protests Effective in Bringing About Change?
• The History of Basketball
• U.S. Destabilization of Leftist Governments in the Global South
• The Benefits of Your Well-being by Neurotransmitters vs. Drugs
• Social Impact of Undocumented Immigration in the Community
• The Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence
• The Evolution in Rap Music
• Flotation and Sensory Deprivation as Anxiolytic Treatment
• The Psychology of an Athlete
• Fishing Regulations and their Effect on Ecosystems (Striped Bass)
• The Age of the Renaissance through the Lens of Humanism
• Societal Response to Sexual Assault Survivors in Society
• ROTC and its Effects on College Performance vs. Enlistment
• Historical Events Influence on Women's Fashion
• Specialization vs. Diversification in Youth Sports
• Why Women are Beginning to Dominate the US Olympic Teams
• Why Do We Dream?
• Landback: Advancing Justice for Indigenous Peoples in the United States
• Objectification of Women/Children in Japan
• Why Companies/Corporations should Invest in Renewable Energy
• Mindfulness and Meditation and their Effects on athletes
• Simulation Theory—How Likely, and How it would Affect our Lives
• What does the Future have in Store for Moore’s Law?
• Safety and Environmental Pros and Cons of Different Transportation Methods
• Mehmed II and the Fall of Constantinople: Leadership Ability
• Toxic Masculinity: Nature or Nurture?
• Systemic Problems in Female Athletics
• Popularity of Videogames and its Relation to Advancements in Graphics