Women and Gender Studies

Advanced Women and Gender Studies students can work one-on-one with a faculty member to get hands-on experience through research, special projects, or internships. Often, student projects and internships integrate their WGS and major interests.  

In the past, students have conducted research and projects on topics such as:

• The influence of gender in the field of philosophy

• The effects of "princess culture" on gender ideologies

• Understanding the development of gender differences in children's reading habits

• Parent behaviors and children's gendered toy selection

• How gender and communication behavior influence reactions to judges

Internships have included:

• Health education intern at Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York

• Teaching intern in Buffalo State WGS courses

Students can earn academic credit for these experiences by signing up for WGS 495 (Independent Project), WGS 499 (Independent Research), or WGS 488 (Internship).

For more information or to discuss possibilities,

Please contact a WGS faculty member in your academic field.