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IS Profile: Cody Turner '13
Posted 05/22/2013 11:07AM
Cody Turner '13 tackled the philosophical questions surrounding free will in his year-long independent study with Philosophy teacher and Academic Dean Clay Splawn. His study of the phrase "could have done otherwise" informed his understanding of the free will debate. Click here to read more.
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Independent Study Presentations
Posted 05/17/2013 03:03PM
The twenty-one students who presented their Independent Study projects on Thursday evening were an energetic and enthusiastic group. They were also masters of their topics, which ranged from philosophical questions about free will to scientific explorations of symbiotic relationships between hydroponic plants and goldfish. Click here to learn more.
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Independent Study Night
Posted 05/23/2012 02:35PM
Nineteen students presented their Independent Study work recently in the atrium of Berkshire Hall. Projects were far-ranging, from advanced astro-imaging to fashion design and advanced music theory.
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Astro-Imaging in the Dixon Observatory
Posted 04/17/2012 02:24PM
Sam Cabot '13 is nurturing a passion for astronomy. With his faculty mentor, Dan Spear, Sam has set up state-of-the-art equipment in Berkshire's Dixon Observatory and is now capturing exemplary photos through advanced astro-imaging. He shares his knowledge at local schools and community centers.
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Independent Study: Spring Update
Posted 04/06/2012 10:19AM
Nineteen students are pursuing an Independent Study this semester. Projects are far-ranging, including astro-imaging, a film adaptation of a stage play, zebra mussel biology, and fashion. Click here to learn more.
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Independent Study in the Surgery Suite
Posted 02/13/2012 10:30AM
Kelsey West '12 and Alex English '12, both pursuing an Independent Study in Athletic Training, went into surgery with classmate Brian Ferrell '12 for a 3-hour operation to repair his ACL.
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Independent Study Presentations
Posted 05/17/2011 12:52PM
Thirty-two students who have pursued an Independent Study this year will present their work to the community tonight, Tuesday, May 17, from 7 - 8 PM.
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Independent Study: Moritz Grosser '11
Posted 05/11/2011 01:47PM
Moritz Grosser '11 delves into the health care debate in his Advanced Constitutional Law independent study. After reviewing case briefings and summaries, he is honing his legal opinion paper.
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Independent Study: Andrew Walther '11 and Tim Kou '12
Posted 04/15/2011 11:17AM
Andrew Walther '11 and Tim Kou '12 bring different perspectives to their Independent Studies in Micro and Macroeconomics with faculty advisor Jasper Turner.
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Independent Study: Jorge Bordas
Posted 03/10/2011 02:24PM
Building on knowledge from his Advanced Economics class, Jorge Bordas '11 formulates a business plan for a Spanish restaurant in New York City as part of his Independent Study.
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