Philip Gast Engaged in Research at Butler University

2013 Jul 23

Philip Gast of Zionsville, IN, was one of 29 Butler University students who collaborated with a faculty mentor on original research during Butler Summer Institute (BSI) 2013. Working on campus from mid-May to mid-July, BSI Scholars examined issues in chemistry, biology, social sciences, music, and more, with the goal of producing work worthy of acceptance at a professional conference or in a professional publication.

Associate Professor of Music Frank Felice mentored Gast in research on "An Application of Heinrich Schenker's Analytical Model on Renaissance Music."

Gast received a $,2500 stipend, a housing allowance for campus accommodations, and free admission to Indianapolis cultural events from the Butler Center for High Achievement and Scholarly Engagement, which oversees BSI and other honors academic programs. BSI Scholars are selected in a competitive process; some 70 students applied for this year's program.