Whom to Contact

Sandra Mehl
Director of the Gerald and Carol Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401-4999
309-341-7387
309-341-7166 (fax)
E-mail: smehl@knox.edu

Student Research & Creative Work

Analyzing the style of e-mail messages. Researching the coffee industry in Honduras. Composing a symphony. Examining the Jamaican yellow boa. Investigating gustatory taste. Sound interesting?

Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity

In its inaugural year, Horizons features the exemplary independent research, scholarship, and creative work of our students through posters, media displays, presentations, and performances.

By the numbers...

85% Percentage of students who complete independent study, research, or creative projects 1 in 15 Seniors who undertake a year-long independent research project 21 Fulbright Fellowships awarded since 1999 $250,000 Annual research dollars to support student research and creative projects

At Knox, your research and creative work can take on many forms, including field experiences, creative composition and production, independent study, lab-based research, and collaborative research with faculty.

What's the advantage? Well, many of our students say that independent research and creative work broaden their perspectives, add to their learning experience, and prepare them for grad school or their first career. Plus, they have fun because they are engaging in something they are passionate about!

What can you do after your independent research or creative work experience? Several of our students have had their research published in peer-reviewed journals and presented alongside Ph.D. students at professional conferences.

Learn more about opportunities for research and creative work at Knox and how they are funded: