(The Thesis Talk feature series is intended to share stories about our 2020 Class and their academic achievements in regard to their senior thesis projects. We hope you enjoy this feature series as we continue to find ways to celebrate our 2020 senior class, athletically and academically.)

BRIANNA KNIGHT THESIS PRESENTATION VIDEO

CLASS OF 2020: CELEBRATING STUDENT-ATHLETE SENIOR THESIS ACHIEVEMENT RELEASE

BEVERLY, Mass. — Before graduating from Endicott College, all students complete an intensive an independent academic inquiry that represents the culmination of their coursework and internship experiences. The successful completion of the senior thesis is the pinnacle of our students' tenure at the College and is a personal achievement to be celebrated.

In part one of our series, www.ecgulls.com would like to celebrate women's soccer student-athlete/nursing major Brianna Knight (Andover, Mass.) and her work on her thesis project "New Graduate Nurse Preparedness to Educate and Care for Patients with Diabetes" which received a Deans Choice "The Best of the Best" award earlier this spring. Annually, the deans of each school select thesis projects that meet the highest expectations for inclusion on the "Best of the Best" list. 

Below, you will find answers to questions we asked Brianna about her thesis project, including what she learned, advice for students who will embark on thesis projects in the future, and so on.

ECGULLS: What's the "why?" behind your thesis project?

ECGULLS: What were your findings? 

ECGULLS: Data and next steps?

ECGULLS: Individual takeaways?

ECGULLS: Advice to students who will eventually embark on their senior thesis project?

ECGULLS: Most rewarding aspect of your thesis project?

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(Photo Credit - David Le '10)