The requirement for Sociology's senior capstone course (SOC 412. Senior Seminar) is an original research project in which the students develop, implement, and analyze data. The project will be guided and mentored by a professor. The student is required to present the results of the research and to complete a formal written thesis.
Poster Presentations
- Emily Tanski '09. The Need for Exercise in Aging Women: Benefits for their Physical, Mental, and Social Well-being. Poster presented at the 2009 conference of the Eastern Sociological Society in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mentor: Dr. Joyce A. Joyce
- Carrie M. Farrell '08. The Effects of Social Service Intervention Through the Life Course. Poster presented at the 2008 conference of the Eastern Sociological Society in New York City.
Mentor: Dr. Joyce A. Joyce
- Christina E. Cressler '08. The Implications of Foster Care on Today’s Youth. Poster presented at the 2008 conference of the Eastern Sociological Society in New York City.
Mentor: Dr. Joyce A. Joyce

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| Emily Tanski '09 presented her project, The Need for Exercise in Aging Women: Benefits for their Physical, Mental, and Social Well-being, both locally at the 2009 SBU Arts & Sciences Exposition (pictured above) and beyond SBU at the 2009 conference of the Eastern Sociological Society in Baltimore, Maryland. |
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| Carrie M. Farrell '08 presented her research project, The Effects of Social Service Intervention Through the Life Course, at the 2008 conference of the Eastern Sociological Society in New York City. |
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