Research That Reaches Beyond the Classroom

Showcasing collaborative research, student scholarship, and public-facing initiatives across academic disciplines.

Advancing Research Through Partnership

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Where Scholarship Meets Community

Through partnerships between the Center for the Study of Guns & Society and departments across Wesleyan University, students and faculty collaborate on interdisciplinary research that connects scholarship with the wider community. These initiatives create opportunities for hands-on learning while making academic research accessible, engaging, and impactful.

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Archaeology

History & Archaeology of Industrial Connecticut

Co-taught by Professor Tucker and Professor Brunson, History & Archaeology of Industrial Connecticut combined historical research, archaeology, and public scholarship to examine Middletown’s industrial past. Students engaged with artifacts, archival materials, and fieldwork while creating projects that connected academic research with the wider community.

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Dive into student work and presentations completed as part of Wesleyan University courses in partnership with CSGS. Highlighted are student’s experiences, projects, and final presentations.

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