IDS 4910 Integrated Studies Senior Seminar
Unlock the power of synthesizing diverse ideas to unearth fresh perspectives on complex issues. From mastering written communication to applying credible research from different disciplines, develop the skills to tackle multifaceted challenges head-on with confidence.
Recent Senior Projects
This senior project examined the rise of several forms of Artificial Intelligence technology, employing computer science and engineering, sociology, ethics, and moral philosophy to argue for a more comprehensive and ethical approach to the development and use of AI.
Approaching the issue of animal experimentation from a perspective informed by ethics, biology, and economics, this senior thesis explored alternatives to conventional animal testing that would reduce harm on animals while advancing scientific research and knowledge.
Employing film studies, urban sociology, and economic analysis, this thesis explored The Florida Project's portrayal of childhood poverty in the Orlando area, examining housing, employment, and Disney's impact on Florida's future.
This thesis explored how social media platforms like Instagram are reshaping the poetry landscape. Drawing from literary analysis, social media studies, and educational research, it examined the impact of modern poets like Rupi Kaur on traditional poetry norms.
This senior project drew from ecology, law, economics, and sustainability studies to offer detailed insights into ivory poaching and what can be done to combat it.
Synthesizing research and methods from history, environmental studies, and literary studies, this senior project complemented its investigation of Haiti's colonial history with an analysis of Jacques Roumain’s 1944 novel Masters of the Dew.
