Thesis Talks

On this last episode hosted by Katelyn, she has brought in Azra and Lindsay who will be completing honors theses starting in the fall. The trio, also known as “KLA,” discusses their origin story through WMNJ and the future of Azra and Lindsay’s theses. Azra and Lindsay introduce their topics in political science and marketing, respectively, and their research plans for the upcoming year. Katelyn also offers final lessons she’s learned throughout the thesis process and from those featured on Thesis Talks.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Bridget discusses her chemistry thesis in inorganic chemistry. This thesis studying triosmium dodecacarbonyl, is the culmination of her years of research the Chemistry Lab at Drew University. Bridget built on existing work analyzing reactions between osmium decacarbonyl bisethoxide and amides ligands. She emphasizes how transition metals are the “it” thing and studying their potential anti-tumor properties may impact future chemotherapy trials.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Rebecah speaks on her environmental science thesis (featuring Maddy). Rebecah shares how during Drew’s Summer Science Institute (DSSI) she and Maddy put their blood, sweat, and tears into early experiments. Through DSSI, they investigated under-researched methods for sustainable agriculture—biochar and AMF. Rebecah expanded on the larger significance of these methods, emphasizing their importance at a time when sustainable agriculture is increasingly vital and relevant for our planet.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Katie discusses her creative writing thesis. Katie reflects on tips and tricks learned along the way, challenges faced, and highlights of the writing and editing process. In her novel she explores themes of memory and remembrance while fictionalizing a local communal living experiment that once existed across the street from Drew’s gates!

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Maryann presents her biology thesis. Inspired by recent studies using ketamine to treat depression, her work aims to contribute to this growing body of experimental research. Maryann became a “rat whisperer” this year, testing ketamine as an antidepressant on rats through controlled experiments.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Elliot discusses the close-knit Jewish population in Ireland during World War II. In his history thesis, Elliot highlights stories told by members of this community and their reactions to neutrality and censorship.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Alice introduces her art thesis. Originally pitched as a series of unrelated videos, Alice crafted a thesis about ecological communities, self-sustainability, and agency. With ecology at the forefront, Alice speaks a message of hope and “liberation in the dirt,” alongside the reminder that humans are pretty cool.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Luiza discusses her international relations thesis on Brazil’s foreign policy in global climate change conferences. Highlighting the democratization of Brazil’s politics with an emphasis on the Global South’s position on the world stage, Luiza echoes Chico Mendes' claim that “environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.”

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Jared (Drew University, class of '25) introduces his computer science thesis. From “game jams” to his thesis and beyond, he pulls together programming and art to delve into five different game prototypes of his own making. Inspired by psychology and perception, Jared tackles the world of game development through research and his own personal experience.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Ben Paley (Drew University, class of '25) presents his research on demons through space and time. His anthropology thesis synthesizes theology and ethnography to construct a theory of personal and cultural identity through Zarian, Cuna, and Hauka possession cults.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Michael (Drew University, class of '25) presents his political science thesis answering the question “Why are American trains so bad?” He delves into the history of American rail, its many failed projects, and why federalism is to blame—all through examining the most critical infrastructure investments of modern America.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Sierra (Drew University, class of '25) presents her marketing thesis with a focus on industrial and organizational psychology. Sierra explores how this niche field can help people be more productive and happy in their careers.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Anna Beth discussed her thesis in visual environmental anthropology in partnership with Grow It Green, an urban farm in Morristown, NJ. She introduces her research process, working at the farm, and her methodology in which participants are tasked with taking photos of their own food for a week. This encouraged participants to explore what “farm-to-table” actually looked like in their homes.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Emily talks about her English thesis at Drew University on contemporary literature and how she analyzes literature through a philosophical lens. The novels she studies hold a mirror to society’s perception of human, compared to the "other." Emily exposes the connections between cycles of originals and their copies—all through a post-modern lens.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Julia introduces Nadezhda Konstantinovna Krupskaya. Their history thesis aims to give credit where credit by focusing on Krupskaya's contributions to the Russian Revolution beyond being Lenin's wife.

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Jocelyn speaks on her history thesis, currently titled the "Gay Agenda," about the Johns Committee and their ensuing attempts at power.

Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf

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On this episode of Thesis Talks, Katelyn discusses the premise of the podcast as well as their Drew University history thesis on the American financial syndicate in cahoots with the King of the Belgians.

Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf

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