Student Projects

Student Projects

The Hart Leadership Program has a long history of exemplary student work, and we are proud to showcase here a selection of student research projects, internships, and honors theses dating back to 2011. Below, you can explore nearly 400 student projects, filtering by project type, Hart program affiliated with the project, thematic topics, project locations, and project years. The database does not provide the full text of students' projects, but it does provide abstracts of student work wherever available, as well as more information including students' class year and, when applicable, the name of the community partner organization a student worked with to conduct their internship or research. We will continue to expand the database as our students continue conducting phenomenal projects. In the meantime, use the search function below to explore our incredible students' work, and get inspired!

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Wine to Water: Dominican Republic Market Research Report

Gino Nuzzolillo, Community-Based Research Project | 2017

focused on: Climate, Conservation, & the Natural Environment / Health, Wellbeing, & Care Work

Wine To Water: Introduction & Context Wine to Water (“W|W”) is an international non-profit organization committed to serving in community to provide clean water to those in need. The organization works closely with local people and local resources whenever possible to achieve that goal. Their primary focus is providing clean …

Alone in the Search for Olivia Lone Bear

Erin Williams, Community-Based Research Project | 2018

focused on: Gender & Sexuality / Justice & Injustice: Crime, Incarceration, & the Law / Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse / Violence: Prevention, Response, & Recovery

[Abstract not currently available.]

Impacts of a Vacancy Tax on Affordable Housing in South Los Angeles

Aanan Henderson, Community-Based Research Project | 2018

focused on: Government, Politics, Democracy, & Engagement / Systems of Finance, Money, Labor, & Employment / The Built Environment, Housing, & Land Use

[Abstract not currently available.]

The Future of the Unlocking Doors Initiative: A Preliminary Report for the Community Empowerment Fund

Gino Nuzzolillo, Community-Based Research Project | 2018

focused on: Systems of Finance, Money, Labor, & Employment / The Built Environment, Housing, & Land Use

Introduction: Gentrification and affordable housing remain among the most pressing political issues in Durham in 2018. Gentrification is the process by which urban neighborhoods experience renewed commercial and residential investment, causing increases in property values, rents, and the prices of everyday goods, and attracting populations with higher incomes who displace …

5 Things to Know About the Bracero Program

Sujeiry Jimenez, Community-Based Research Project | 2019

focused on: Borders, Boundaries, Barriers, & Belonging / Climate, Conservation, & the Natural Environment / Systems of Finance, Money, Labor, & Employment

[Abstract not currently available.]

A Plan for an Early Learning Center in the Gainesville Empowerment Zone

Lenae Ryan, Community-Based Research Project | 2019

focused on: Health, Wellbeing, & Care Work / Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse

Gainesville Needs an Early Learning Center at Metcalfe or Rawlings Elementary The citizens of Alachua County recognize the value of investing in our children, as demonstrated by the public vote for the Children’s Trust in November 2018. Numerous studies have shown that the sooner a child is invested in, the …