Venture Grants - Colorado College

Brittin Alfred

10

Religion

Hinduism's Promotion of Environmental Stewardship: Sacred Land in Nepal.

Miro Kummel and David Gardiner

David Amster-Olszewski

09

Int’l Political Economy

China's Energy Challenges: Emerging Strategies and Solutions, Bringing Solar to China.

Eleanor Anderson

12

Undeclared

"Letterpress Printing: An Antiquated Art Form in a Modern Society."

Colin Frazer

Erin Anstadt

10

Undeclared

Research on the Cuisine and Culture of Southeast China.

Hong Jiang

Jamie Apodaca

10

Spanish: Hispanic Studies

Oaxaca's Guelaquetza: Religious Celebration, Traditional Dance Festival or Tourist Attraction? A Study of Contemporary Views and Traditional Meanings

Salvatore Bizzarro

Alexander Archambault

09

Philosophy

"Traveling with an IPod: The Power of the Video Guide Book."

Dan Raffin

Michael Arnsteen

11

Undeclared

Exploring the Camino de Santiago through Art and Philosophy. 

Jonathan Lee

Dillon Baer

09

Chemistry and Mathematical Economics

Thesis research in Economics. Contagion Theory applied to the Gravity Equation Model for International Capital Flows.

Kristina Lybecker

William Blaustein

09

Int’l Political Economy

Sugar Cane and Ethanol Production: Biofuels for Economic Growth in Central America and the Caribbean. Honduras

Kristina Lybecker

Jessica Borst

10

Neuroscience

Quantitative Neuromorphological Investigation of Non-Human Animal Cortices

Bob Jacobs

Nathan Brand

10

Undeclared

Volunteered at St.Gabriel's Hospital in Malawi, Africa to conduct a philosophical study of the cultural idea of self and the way medicine is practiced.

John Riker

Thomas Cleary

10

Art History

Kenchreai Excavation 2009: Archaeology, History and Culture in Greece.

Ruth Kolarik

Geoffrey Clemm

11

Mathematical Economics

Minor: Env. Issues

The Economics of Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Mark Smith

Graham Clinton

10

Environmental Science: Integrated

A Study of Moorish Design: the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain.

Ruth Kolarik

Laura Collier

10

Art History

Research for an Art History thesis on Giotto's Scrovgni Chapel in Italy.

Rebecca Tucker

Danika Conolly

10

Art History and Italian Studies

Research on Art History thesis on Michelangelo's Three Pietas in Italy.

Rebecca Tucker

Ben Cronin

12

Undeclared

An Ethnomusicology project on Cuban Music in Cuba.

Elizabeth Macy

Sloan Danenhower

11

Economics

Research on Climate Policy and Joint Implementation in Economies in Transition based on Carbon Market Insight Conference in Copenhagen.

Mark Smith

Angela Dang

10

Biochemistry

Minor: Art History

A phylogenetic analysis of the orchid genus Pleurothallis using nuclear ITS DNA sequencing.

Mark Wilson

Tara Davis

10

Undeclared

A Study of the Tahltan Struggle against Shell Coal-Bed Methane Extraction in the Sacred Headwaters of Northern British Columbia, Canada and the Political Implications on Tahltan Governance.

Sarah Hautzinger

Virginia de Mayo

10

Art Studio

Campus Placemaking: Case Study Research for Colorado College's Public Space Guidelines.

Dan Raffin

Kyle Dern

11

Environmental Policy

An Ethnomusicology project on Cuban Music in Cuba.

Elizabeth Macy

Emil Dimantchev

11

Mathematical Economics

Minor: Env. Issues

Research on Climate Policy and Joint Implementation in Economies in Transition based on Carbon Market Insight Conference in Copenhagen.

Mark Smith

Shannon Dunn

10

Anthropology

Minor: Classics

Contextualizing Greek Museums: Curatorial Choices and Cultural Constructions. Greece

Owen Cramer

Carol Earnest

11

Environmental Policy

Analysis of the Influence of Non-Governmental Organizations on International Environmental Trade Negotiations and Agreements.

Mark Smith

Heidi Eckhoff

09

Art History

Conducted senior thesis research on Antoni Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia Cathdreal in Barcelona, Spain.

Ruth Kolarik

Julia Falk

09

Art History

Art History thesis research in Vienna, Austria to study the paintings of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, the first comic painter in the Netherlands. This painter is the precursor to the painter  Jan Stee, whom the student was studying.

Rebecca Tucker

Ben Felson

09

Anthropology

Minor: Music

An Ethnomusicology project on Cuban Music in Cuba. 

Elizabeth Macy

Elaine Frenette

10

Comparative Literature

Research and translate Apeleius's Cupid and Psyche for senior thesis in Comparative Literature.

Sanjaya Thakur

Karen Friefeld

10

Art History and English

Minor: African Studies

Shinto Orientations in Mirei Shigemori's Japanese Gardens.

Tamara Bentley

Stephan Gordon

11

Undeclared

An Ethnomusicology project on Cuban Music in Cuba.

Elizabeth Macy

Valerie Grosscup

09

Biology

Solar Water Disinfection in Bolivia.

Shane Heschel

Meriweather Hardie

09

Environmental Science: Integrated

A Comparative Study of Two Indigenous Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Forestry Projects in Eastern Panama.

Miroslav Kummel and Eric Perramond

Courtney Harris

10

History/Political Science

Minor: American Cultural Studies

Pan African Identity: The Self-Repatriation of African Americans in Senegal.

Ibrahima Wade

Evan Hilpman

10

Biology

Thesis research on the Reproductive Biology of Harrington's Evening Primrose: a rare endemic species of Southeastern Colorado at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Tass Kelso

Tabitha Hrynick

09

Sociology

"An In-Depth Look at the People of the 9/11 Truth Movement in Denver, CO."

Mark Jones

Benjamin Ittleman

09

Biology

Independent Study examining the long-term stationary phase of certain strains of bacteria and the emergence of Growth Advantage in Stationary Phase (GASP) phenotype.

Phoebe Lostroh

Erin Jackson

12

Undeclared

Research on "Hybridized Medical Practices in Senegal."

Ibrahima Wade

Neva Jacobs

08

Environmental Science: Integrated

"Heavy Metal Contamination in Urban Garden Edible Plants."

Howard Drossman

Caroline Janeway

11

Undeclared

Healing Movement Practices and the Women of Tonga.

Patrizia Herminjard

Margaret Jenkins

09

Art History

Thesis research on Rodin's "Gates of Hell," its genesis and to study the sculpture at the Musee Rodin in Paris, France.

Gale Murray

Anatoly Kazakin

09

History

Senior essay research on the role of the media on public opinion during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, observing two special collections at the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.

Dennis Showalter

Alexandra Kennedy

10

Biology

Experiment to test Acinetobacter baylyi strain ADPI and seeing the role of natural competence by using the GASP phenotype.

Phoebe Lostroh

Zoe Keve

09

Environmental Science: Integrated

"Wastewater Treatment and Biodiesel from Microalgae."

Miroslav Kummel

Creighton King

09

Anthropology

How does the conversion of a small Mexican fishing village into a surfing town affect the individual, family, community and nations?

Mario Montano and Sarah Hautzinger

John Knight

10

English and Philosophy

Produce a documentary titled “Psychoanalysis Recorded: The Birth of Self Psychology.”

Marcia Dobson and John Riker

Jessica Koncak

09

Art History

Thesis research on the painting “Pine Lodge Amidst Mountains” by the late Ming dynasty artist Wu Bin at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

Ruth Kolarik

Colin Larsen

09

History and Political Science

Research for senior essay: “The Conscientious Objector Between World Wars through the British Experience.” 

Dennis Showalter

Hana Low

11

Biology

Conducting research with Dr. Mario Grijalva, of Ohio University, on Chagas disease in Ecuador.

Mark Wilson

Sarah Lukens

10

Psychology

Minor: Dance and Psychoanalysis

Evaluation of the Treatment of At-Risk Youth using Wilderness, Gestalt, Family and Equine Therapy.

Tricia Waters

Maria del Mar Mack

10

Art Studio

Minor: Music

Costa Rica: Drawing the Tropics.

Kate Leonard and Gale Murray

Astrid Martin-Baldera

09

Sociology/Int’l Affairs

Gender and Sexuality in Santeri, Venezuela

Gail Murphy-Geiss

Margaux Miller

11

Spanish: Hispanic Studies

Experiment to test Acinetobacter baylyi strain ADPI and seeing the role of natural competence by using the GASP phenotype.

Phoebe Lostroh

Christian Modern

09

Int’l Political Economy

Building Small-scale Energy Efficiency Infrastructure in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Andrew Price-Smith

Wagma Mommandi

09

Biology

Genetic research of Acinetobacter Baylyi mutant 0866: Kan Strian ADDI bacteria.

Phoebe Lostroh

Madison Moross

10

Dance

Minor: Education Studies

Healing Movement Practices and the Women of Tonga.

Patrizia Herminjard

Yuliya Muratov

09

Biology

Minor: Russian and Eurasian Studies

Experiment to test Acinetobacter baylyi strain ADPI and seeing the role of natural competence by using the GASP phenotype.

Phoebe Lostroh

John Myers

10

Psychology

Examining Cultural Perceptions of Fast and Slow Food in Italy.

Tomi-Ann Roberts

Nguyen Nguyen

11

Undeclared

Conduct genetic research on Vibro fischeri, a special type of marine bacteria.

Phoebe Lostroh

Lea Norcross

10

Art History

Minor: History

Rembrandt and Voyeur: Discovering the Significance of "Looking" in the Artist's Painted Nude Women in the Netherlands and France.

Rebecca Tucker

Peter O’Connell

10

Liberal Arts and Sciences

"Environmental Ethics of Western Buddhist Communities." 

Miro Kummel and David Gardiner

Genai Odhner

09

Physics and Sociology

Fair Trade Chocolate: Social and Ecological Impacts on a Belizean Cacao Farm.

Gail Murphy-Geiss

Jeannette Osterweil

09

Sociology/Int’l Affairs

A Comparative Analysis of Orphan Care Facilities in the United States.

Gail Murphy-Geiss

Julie Patterson

09

Liberal Arts and Sciences

An investigation of Women's Knowledge Concerning HIV/AIDS in Belize.

Andrew Price-Smith

Matthew Payne

09

Economics

"A Hedonic Analysis of Water Rights Transactions in Colorado's South Platte Basin."

Mark Smith

Lee Pedzisa

09

Chemistry

The Synthesis and Glycodiversification of Galtamycin.

Rongson Pongdee

Benjamin Perdue

10

Sociology

Minor: Music

The Advancement of American Musical Theater, working with Ms. Kim Sherman, an acclaimed composer, on his musical theater composition in New York City.

Tom Lindblade

Ryan Platt

10

Political Science/Int’l Affairs

Student Admission Policies and Public Education in Brazil.

Peter Blasenheim

Karen Rasmussen

10

Political Science

Minor: Env. Issues

Investigation of Renewable Wind Energy Success in Denmark and how we can best adapt to less oil dependency.

Andrew Price-Smith

Megan Reamer

09

Biology

Fair Trade Chocolate: Social and Ecological Impacts on a Belizean Cacao Farm.

Gail Murphy-Geiss

Emily Reinsel

09

Geology

Thesis research on Interpreting Paleoenvironments using a stable isotope at the Geochemistry lab at Pennsylvania State University.

Henry Fricke

Sarah Rodriguez

09

Biology

Quassia amara as a Potential Anti-Malarial in Costa Rica.

Shane Heschel

Alison Rogers

09

Feminist and Gender Studies

To produce a photographic essay of French Polynesian women as part of thesis research exploring western images/representation of native island women in the South Pacific.

Tomi-Ann Roberts

Daniel Rothberg

11

Geology

Minor: Asian Studies

Research on the Cuisine and Culture of Southeast China.

Hong Jiang

Amy Ryan

10

Geology

A study of the transition between effusive and explosive andesitie volcanic eruptions of Volcan de Colima in Colima, Mexico, with a focus on changes in whole rock composition and magnetic water content, and the processes of magma degassing and ascent.

Christine Siddoway and Steve Quane

Emily Schneider

09

Sociology

"I am not a Terrorist: Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance in the West Bank."

Jeff Livesay

Greer Schott

09

Comparative Literature

Minor: Journalism

Thesis research in Rome in order to translate the poems of Gianni Rodari into English for her major in Comparative Literature.

Corinne Scheiner

Christopher Shambaugh

11

Philosophy

Exploring the Camino de Santiago through Art and Philosophy.

Jonathan Lee

Andrew Shum

11

Undeclared

Imaging Biological Samples by Atomic Force Microscopy.

Kristine Lang

Alexandra Smith

10

Anthropology

Investigations on Nunivak Island:  The relationship between formal education and cultural life on the Nunivak Island, Alaska.

Austin Smith

09

Biology

Japanese Classical and Contemporary Ecological Architecture.

Joan Ericson

Leeland Smith

09

Economics

Reducing Plastic Use and Litter: Assessing Four Voluntary Approaches for Reducing Consumers Use of Plastic Bags.

Mark Smith

Linnea Snyder

10

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Research with Penelope Smith, an animal communicator in Florida.

John Riker

Jonathan Spear

09

Biology

Solar Water Disinfection in Bolivia.

Shane Heschel

Sarah Stanley

10

Biology

Experiment to test Acinetobacter baylyi strain ADPI and seeing the role of natural competence by using the GASP phenotype.

Phoebe Lostroh

Adam Stone

09

Drama

"A Thought in Three Parts." A movie exploring new creative processes.

Andrew Manley

Shane Strom

11

Undeclared

Thermodynamic Comparison of Bulged DNA and RNA.

Neena Grover

Suzanne Sundermann

09

Political Science

An investigation of Belize citizen's knowledge concerning HIV/AIDS.

Andrew Price-Smith

Bowen Teuscher

09

French and Francophone Studies

Minor: Russian and Eurasian Studies

President Nicolas Sarkozy's EU Immigration Pact: A Policy of Marginalization or a Pertinent Economic Decision?

Ibrahima Wade

Bowen Teuscher

09

French and Francophone Studies

Minor: Russian and Eurasian Studies

“The Potential for Russian Hegemony in Ukraine's Autonomous Crimean Republic and the Significance for the Crimean Tatar Minority Group.”

Dennis Showalter

Trevor Thomas

10

Art Studio

"Bergsjon Public: The Immersion of Persian Culture in Scandinavian Society.

Bogdan Swider

Rakhi Voria

11

Int’l Political Economy

The Information Technology Industry in India: A Closer Look at an Emerging Superpower.

Julie Chesley

Brendan Vosburgh

10

Biology

Orchid Phylogenetics using Chroroplast DNA.

Mark Wilson

Andrew Wagner

11

Biochemistry

A Longitudinal Study of Levels of B-Phellandrene and 4-Allylanisole in Ponderosa Pine Attacked by Abert's Squirrel and Mountain Pine Beetle.

Nate Bower

Jacob Weiss

09

Liberal Arts and Sciences

LAS Thesis research titled "Counter-Development: A Vision in the Andes." Research was done on community based organizations in Juliaca, Peru.

Wade Roberts

Nicholas Weldon

10

Undeclared

Sustainable Applications of Tensegity.

Scott Johnson

Hans Wendel

09

Art Studio

Drawing and Painting in the Copper Canyon, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Bogdan Swider

Riley Wyman

11

Economics

Climate Policy in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Mark Smith

Ashley Young

09

Sociology

Thesis research on "Social Persuasion: The Techniques of Conservation Organizations." Traveled to Namibia, Africa to conduct research on the Cheetah Conservations Fund's strategic approach to creating a bond between the Cheetah population and the Namibian population.

Jeff Livesay

Samuel Zemedkun

10

Mathematics and Physics

Research imaging biological samples using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).

Kristine Lang