Megan Barrett studies criminal justice systems in Ireland and America through Magellan Project
WASHINGTON, PA (Dec. 9, 2019) — Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) senior Megan Barrett ’20 combined her interests in mental health and criminal justice for a truly memorable Magellan Project. Megan spent four weeks in Ireland completing her project “The Criminal Justice System in Ireland v. America.” With a court system organized similarly to that…
Apply for the Magellan Project 2020!
The Part 1 Magellan application is now available! The Magellan Application consists of two parts. The Part 1 application includes basic questions about your background and proposed project. This is just to give the us a general idea of your interest; nothing about Part I is binding. You are not locked into either the destination…
Anja Popey ’22 investigates impact of cuisine on Italian culture through Magellan Project
WASHINGTON, PA (Sept. 24, 2019)—At Washington & Jefferson College (W&J), there’s so much to explore outside of your major, and there are plenty of opportunities to investigate all your passions—just ask Anja Popey ’22. The sophomore chemistry and economics major took advantage of W&J’s signature program, The Magellan Project, to learn more about culture and…
Pinar Garbioglu ’22 investigates fairy tales and folk lore through Magellan Project
An interest in folklore combined with classes at Washington & Jefferson College and the support of the Magellan Project led biochemistry major Pinar Garbioglu ’22 to the United Kingdom for an unforgettable trip.
Ben Heim ’21 uses Magellan Project to study stigma and its influence on mental health treatment
As the national conversation shifts to include decreasing stigma about seeking mental health treatment, Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) junior Ben Heim ’21 wants to understand the problem globally and learn to fight against it.
Brooke Shuck ’20 studies America’s national pastime in Japan
We know we’re baseball fans at Washington & Jefferson College, with a men’s team went to the College World Series twice in the last three seasons and an equally skilled women’s softball team. But when senior Brooke Shuck ’20 decided to study our nation’s favorite pastime, she went overseas to do it
Spanish major Chynna Wilcox ’20 gets teaching experience in Peru
An internship opportunity made possible by Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) gave Chynna Wilcox ’20 the chance to explore outside of her field of study.
Kelsea Siter ’20 explores Smart Cities through Magellan Project
Washington & Jefferson College has a long history of researching and embracing sustainable practices, and senior Kelsea Siter ’20 is taking that relationship one step further.
Julia Plasynski ’20 researches snow leopards and other big cats in conservation lab
A lab internship gave Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) biology major Julia Plasynski a vision for her future.
Magellan Project leads Dawlton Nelson ’21 to studying environmental impacts on life in Kenya
Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) junior Dawlton Nelson ’21 plans to visit every continent (minus Antarctica) before graduation. Thanks to the Magellan Project, he’s one step closer to achieving that goal.
