Scientia et Humanitas staff members and advisors for 2021–22 are (l–r): front, Percy Verret (editor-in-chief), Biven Alexander (associate editor), Sophia Maas (reviewer), Allison Haslett (associate editor); and back, Philip E. Phillips (faculty advisor), Sophie Taylor (reviewer), Connor Methvin (associate editor), Patrick Gilchrist (reviewer), Liam McBane (associate editor), and Marsha Powers (staff advisor).
DISPLAYING DIVERSITY OF DISCIPLINES
Journal encompasses “Scientia et Humanitas” student research By Percy Verret and Connor Methvin
Verret, editor-in-chief of Scientia et Humanitas, is a graduate student studying English. When its first volume appeared in May 1997, Scientia et Humanitas existed under a recognizable but alternative title—Scientia: The Journal of Student Research. Originally a publication of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, the journal’s creation was spearheaded by an emeritus professor of Biology and former Honors College dean, Philip M. Mathis, who envisioned the electronic journal as a publishing outlet for students completing research in the sciences. Biology Professor John DuBois served as faculty advisor.
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Upon its relocation to the University Honors College in 2010, the journal was renamed Scientia et Humanitas: A Journal of Student Research. This alteration reflected the journal’s evolving interest in the research produced by students of all degree programs at MTSU and firmly included the humanities in its broadening scope. This broadening was rewarded by an influx of contributing authors from across campus; in the 11 volumes produced in both electronic and printed form since its acquisition by the Honors College, Scientia et Humanitas has published nearly 100 articles by MTSU students and recent alumni. These articles span both primary and secondary research among such diverse fields as political science, philosophy, literature, film studies, psychology, religious studies, and multiple branches of behavioral and
