Current GW IU Scholars

Michael Betar IV

Senior

Michael Betar IV is a Game Design Major at Indiana University's Game Design Program with the Media School. He is also studying Virtual Reality with the Luddy School of Informatics for his Minor. Michael is focused on Game Production and Team Management and is a co-lead ("Crow-Lead") of his independent game studio, Cozy Crow Studios, where he will release his Senior Capstone game, Decomposition, with this Spring. Although his background focuses on the development and distribution of video games, he is interested in studying how games are perceived and their impact on society. Outside of academics and game development, Michael works with videography for his personal YouTube channel. Project Title: The Rise and Impact that Computer and Mobile Games Have Had on South Korea Both Socially and Economically.     Research interests: video games and society, game distribution, game development  

Carina Geissler

Carina Geissler is an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University working towards dual degrees in Korean studies and fine arts with a minor in art history. Carina has a wide array of academic interests and is drawn to multidisciplinary research that aims to bring together the esoteric wisdoms of various fields. In her current research, Carina works to bridge the gap between academic literary scholarship and visual art. Carina would like to thank her project faculty advisor, Assistant Professor Dr. Hayana Kim of the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at OSU, for exceptional feedback, encouragement, and advocacy.   Project Title: Fishing for (im)possibilities: A deep dive into image-ining Cheon Myeong-kwan’s Whale  Reserach Interests: visual arts, literary studies, cross-disciplinary studies

Shruti Sivakumar

Senior

Shruti Sivakumar is a senior majoring in International Studies at Indiana University - Bloomington, with minors in Business, Korean, and Public and Environmental Affairs. She works three jobs as a Paging Assistant at the Lilly Library, a TA for an introductory Human Resources course, and a Research Assistant for the Institute for Korean Studies. Following graduation, she plans on getting her Masters in Public Administration and working in international program management or development. Outside of school, Shruti enjoys learning new cultures, traveling, and hanging out with her roommates.  Project Title: Protesting the Patriarchy: South Korea’s 4B Feminist Activism   Research Interests: culture, gender, and the environment in South and East Asian countries.

Jess Smith

Senior

Hello! My name is Jess Smith and I'm from Northern Indiana. I am a 21st century scholar as well as a first-gen student. I am currently a senior majoring in International Studies with minors in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Korean) and Human Resources Management. After I graduate, I hope to work in an innovative and sustainable corporation, with plans to work abroad as a Global HR professional. I love learning new languages and appreciating different cultures and have some experience with both Spanish and Korean. In my free time, I love to read, paint, and try new things.  Project Title:From Policy to Practice: Gender Bias and Inequality in South Korean Universities    Research Interests: HR development, global businesses, gender in the workplace