Prof. Bobby J. Smith II had the pleasure of hosting the annual senior thesis research symposium. This year's research topic focused on "(Re) Evaluating the Black Experience", where 8 students presented their final work: Zoe Howard, Tommy Pettie, Vans Smallwood, Faith Lee, Nyx Melancon, Ma'at Husband-Ausar, Zoë Newman-Payne, and
With themes ranging from: "Analysis of Black female athletes, mental health, and the world of sports"; "Black carcerality and isolation cells"; "Food segregation in Chicago"; "Analysis of mental health stigma within the Black communities"; "A systematic review of Black elite identity and influence"; "Narrative analysis of Black lesbian self-determination"; "Black physically disabled people's experience with food insecurity"; and Black creators reimagining media representation". Each challenging both the audience and themselves to seek opportunities for continual development and advancement of the broader Black community.
Culminating the spring semester with a celebration! See the photos below.
Faith Lee
Ma'at Husband-Ausar
Camra Simmons
Nyx Melancon
Tommy Pettie
Vans Smallwood
Zoe Howard
Zoë Newman-Payne
Discussion panel (left to right): Vans, Faith, Ma'at, and Camra
Discussion panel (left to right): Nyx, Tommy, Zoe, and Zoë
Left to right: Professors Eddie O'Byrn, Ronald Bailey, and Esther Ngumbi
