Tanesha Gardner
Senior, History
Mentors: Dr. Mollie Cavender and Dr. Heather Tanner
Ruffs, Slashes, & Farthingales: Fashion at the Court of Elizabeth l
My project is on Elizabethan Court Fashion. I look at how the fashion of the nobility changes when Queen Elizabeth I takes the throne.
Research is an integral part of being a History major and eventually a working Historian. Being able to do a large scale research project was a great opportunity to put my skills to the test.
I have loved every second I’ve been at Ohio State Mansfield! The small campus life lends itself to creating lasting relationships with peers and professors.
Leah Schwechheimer
Junior, Biology
Mentors: Dr. Carol Landry
White Mangrove Pollination
The study is an investigation of reproductive barriers between two closely related, co-flowering Croton species on San Salvador Island, The Bahamas.
This project has been a great opportunity for me to learn more about scientific investigation and the process of experimentation, as well as get some experience doing field work.
I believe that study-abroad programs are extremely important for students to discover new places, people, and cultures, as well as learning about the projects they are studying.
Collin Sipe
Senior, History
Mentors: Dr. Mollie Cavender and Dr. Heather Tanner
Death, Silk, And Spices: The Issue of Gentleman Merchants and the Policies of the English East India Company
My experiences in research have increased my confidence in my work and academic studies, as well as provided me with networking with both fellow students and established academic scholars.
Ohio State Mansfield’s most important attribute has been it’s amazing professors, who allow students to explore their interests while providing support and encouragement that inspire them to reach new levels of academic success and personal growth.
Samantha Ulrich
Junior, Public Affairs
Mentor: Dr. Rachel Bowen
The Arab Spring: A Clash with Principle or another Unexpected Wave of Democratization?
My project seeks to discredit a school of thought in political science which states that Catholic, Buddhist, or Islamic nations cannot neither create nor maintain a democratic government.
I have gained so much from this experience – research skills, confidence in my own capabilities, and a mentor.
This has been an amazing opportunity for me not only because of Dr. Bowen’s research knowledge, but for her ability to mentor me as a law school hopeful.