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International Baccalaureate. ICS Extended Essays 2011. 4000 words. 40 hours of independent research and writing ICS supervisor is a mentor Student chooses a research question within an IB subject area Abstract summarizes the research. Physics. Ezra Belew Teferra
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International Baccalaureate ICS Extended Essays 2011
4000 words • 40 hours of independent research and writing • ICS supervisor is a mentor • Student chooses a research question within an IB subject area • Abstract summarizes the research
Physics Ezra Belew Teferra How does the density of a liquid affect the intensity and amplitude of sound waves that resonate through it? Mr Asit Mesvani, supervisor
History Michael Bogossian What impacts did the history of Italian invasion on Ethiopia have on Ethiopian education? Nabil Yusuf To what extent did the Islamic Month of Moharram affect the intensity of the Iranian Revolution? Mariamawit Tesfaye How did Ethiopia’s foreign relations change upon entry into the League of Nations in 1923? Senai Gebretsadkan What were the underlying causes of the war between Ethiopia and Eritrea and how did it affect Ethiopia and its people? Mr Brian Greenough, supervisor
History (continued) Sonwabile Pepani Why did the African National Congress move from a constitutional struggle to an armed struggle? Ms Laurel Ridley, supervisor Hewan Semon Marye How did B’ealu Girma’s Oromai lead to his death during the reign of the Derg? Mr Sisay Zewde, supervisor Selin Ipek To what extent could the social reforms in post-1920 Turkey be considered authoritarian acts by Ataturk? Mr Mark DelVecchio, supervisor
History (continued) Olivia Fagan Why were the Soviets able to escape repercussions of the Katyn Massacre until 1990? Mr Erik Hathaway, supervisor Alice Vervaeke To what extent did the division of ethnicity influence conflict in Burundi between 1961 and 1993? Chanyalew Yemiru Has the genre of hip-hop experienced a downfall, as depicted in Common’s “I Used to Love H.E.R.”? Mr Bryan Renzi, supervisor
Mathematics Sebiha Mohammed Abdullahi How has the discovery of Fourier series helped our basic understanding of auditory perception? Mr Yidnekatchew Hailu, supervisor
English (literature) Tiphanie Laney Does the science fiction novel Ender’s Game have literary merit? Ms Joyce Halsey, supervisor
Geography Yonaiel Tadiwos How sustainable is tourism in Ethiopia? An analysis of Kuriftu Resort and Spa, using M. Honey’s “Seven Sustainable Tourism Characteristics.” Mr Seppo Ladeaho, supervisor
Human Rights Advitiya Bishnoi How does the UN’s theory of “the responsibility to protect” balance a nation’s sovereignty while protecting human rights? Mr Brian Greenough, supervisor
Economics Sahar Binte Tariq What are the most significant impacts of foreign aid on the economy of Pakistan? Ato Wondwossen G/Egzabhier, supervisor Adam Roecks What are the most significant impacts of Indian and Chinese investment in Africa? Mr Deron Marvin, supervisor
Emma-Human Rights Bezawit-Biology Gelila-Biology Kaleab-Physics Julia-French (culture) Aida-Visual Arts Nicolas-Geography Ahmed-Psychology Kelly-ITGS Abel-Visual Arts Yerro-History Roos-Biology Nathan-Physics Mathias-History Karl-Physics Kara-English (literature) Simon-Chemistry Kidanemariam-Physics Manisha-English (literature) David-History Cecilia-Visual Arts Jasmyn-Human Rights Jessica P-History Jessica S-Philosophy Nomolelo-History Mahlet-Business & Management Jennifer-Philosophy Gemael-Geography Yoseph-Economics And best wishes to the class of 2012!