Fall 2025 Franke Honors Thesis Preparation: Ignite

Ignite proseminar is a 1-unit 7-week thesis preparation course. 

The purpose of this proseminar is to ready students for the Honors Thesis and/or another capstone/career experience by introducing them to independent research and project design, including concepts, processes, and procedures. Students will develop a plan for their chosen experience and compose a portfolio of a personal statement and a prospectus/project statement for their thesis or chosen experience.

First Seven Weeks: HNRS 321-001: Ignite Proseminar

Instructor: Nadia Alvarez Mexia
Wed | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Hybrid (Flex In-Person)

Develop a plan for your Honors thesis through an introduction to independent research and project design.

First Seven Weeks: HNRS 321-101: Ignite Proseminar

Instructor: Claire McLane
Fully Online

Develop a plan for your Honors thesis through an introduction to independent research and project design.

Second Seven Weeks: HNRS 321-002

Instructor: Patrick Baliani
Wed | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Hybrid (Flex In-Person)

Develop a plan for your Honors thesis through an introduction to independent research and project design.

Second Seven Weeks: HNRS 321-102

Instructor: TBA
Fully Online

Develop a plan for your Honors thesis through an introduction to independent research and project design.