Weave the strands of your experience at Lawrence into a finished whole.
During your senior year, you will embark on an independent project that reflects your values and interests, and draws on what you have learned in your major. Your Chandler Senior Experience could be a research project, a creative work, a performance, or something uniquely you. Even as you work independently, faculty mentors are there to guide you as you show off all you’ve learned.
Let yourself shine.
Discover how past Lawrentians shined their light during their Senior Experience.
Solving a Genetic Mystery
Biology major Madeline Schubert sequenced her own genes and hunted for mutations to solve the mystery of what causes her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Her song
Violinist Rehanna Rexroat commissioned Aakash Mittal, a renowned Indian American saxophonist and composer, to compose a piece for her recital honoring her Pakistani grandmother.
Economics + Environment
Economics and math major Doan Thu Thuy Nguyen studied the trade-offs between bringing electricity to more people and impacts on air quality in her home country of Vietnam.
Unpenned: a Collaborative Senior Recital
Emily Austin ’21 double-majored in English and Performance, working across the college and conservatory to craft a collaborative Senior Recital. She connected with faculty, students, alumni and members of the local community to bring her personal vision to life.
Funding Forms for Current Students & Faculty
Students can apply for up to $3,000 to support an ambitious or distinctive Senior Experience or honors project. To apply, fill out the application form and have your project advisor fill out the recommendation form. If you receive funding, you must submit a report before graduation.
Questions? Contact Beth Zinsli, Associate Dean of the Faculty.
Senior Experience Title Form for Current Students
After discussing with their advisor(s), students can submit the title(s) for their Senior Experience to the Registrar’s Office using this form.
Questions? Contact the Registrar’s Office.
