Many of the majors at Russell Sage require a senior research project. With guidance from her professor, a student chooses an area of interest to research and works with her advisor on the project. She presents her research to the students and professors in her department.

Here are some examples:

Alicia Darlington, English
" Hidden Meaning and Literary Importance of Winesburg, Ohio"
Darlington uses critical trends to show that Sherwood Anderson has given us deeper understanding of the human psyche through his use of the grotesque.
Advisor: Dr. Gladys Craig

Christine Hugaboom, Spanish
" Discovering Puerto Rico and Mexico"
A portfolio of lesson plans for second grade study of "La Isla Magica de Puerto Rico" and fifth grade study of "Mexico Hoy"
Advisor: Dr. Nicolas Hernandez

Kristen Kolberg, Chemistry
" The Use of Alkyl Phosphines as Deoxygenating Agents for Nitroso and Carbonyl Compounds"
(Presented at the Eastern NY Undergraduate Chemistry Research Symposium)
Advisor: Dr. Ray Baechler

Olga Montanez, Spanish
" La Historia de los Musulmanes en Espana 711 haste 1492"
("Muslim History of Spain from 711 to 1492")
A study of the determining role of Islamic culture in the creation of modern Spain.
Advisor: Dr. Nicolas Hernandez

Kristen Mitchell, Biology
" The Effect of Metalloproteins on the Growth and Aggregation of Cultured Frog Cells"
Advisor: Dr. Jack Harris

Sarah Schechter, Mathematics
" Analysis of a Central New York Deer Population"
Using statistical tools, Schechter analyzed snow depth and the general health and strength of the deer population in a defined region of Upstate New York.
Advisor: Dr. Deborah Lawrence

Majors Requiring Senior Research

Biology
BIO401: Senior Independent Project
Biochemistry
CHM407/408: Research Project
Biopsychology
BSY408: Seminar in Biopsychology
Chemistry
CHM407/408: Research Project
Criminal Justice
SOC350: Research for the Professions
English
ENG405: Senior Seminar
History
HIS401: Seminar
Mathematics
MAT405: Senior Seminar
Political Science
POL401: Senior Research Projects Seminar
Psychology
PSY403 or PSY410. Seminar or Honors Research
Sociology
SOC337 or SOC350: Research Methods or Research for the Professions
Spanish
SPA408: Senior Seminar