Elyssa E
- Research Program Mentor
Industry expert at George Fox University
Expertise
Sociological studies, Anthropology, Multidisciplinary Studies, Education, Developmental Psychology, Musical Analysis, Literary Analysis.
Bio
As an experienced educator, freelance writer, and musician, I believe that my role as a mentor is centered on your goals as a budding researcher. Throughout our time together, I will give you the tools you need to drive your own success, while creating a safe space for questions and exploration. I am currently researching the implications of displacement on creativity while teaching at an ILE Junior College in New Zealand. My work focuses on the intersections between community and personal identity, enticing me to study the cultural identities of displaced peoples through the lens of storytelling and creativity. As an avid listener, musician, poet, world-traveler, and photographer, I am brimming with observations and explorations about the ways that we weave stories and would be eager to help you weave a story of your own.Project ideas
"Interwoven" Creative Work
Are you someone who sees the archetypes in artistic expression and recognises the interdisciplinary bonds between art forms? Work with me to examine the structures that define great music, literature, and poetry, then weave them together into your own creative project as a reflective synthesis.
On the Neuroscience of Music
Analyze the connections between music therapy, neuroscience, and palliative care. We will employ both qualitative and quantitive research strategies to drive your final thesis and/or presentation.
Socioeconomic Status and Academic Success in Rural America
What are the implications of socioeconomic status upon the academic success of rural Americans? Dig into recent debates, surveys, and studies, to develop a thorough argumentative response to the political controversy of education in rural America.