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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Addressing Racial Imbalances in Access to Durham Charter Schools

Malcolm Nowlin, Community-Based Research Project | 2015

focused on: Race & Ethnicity / Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse

Research Questions: What are the racial demographics of students at Durham’s charter schools? How do these compare to traditional public schools? How can the racial disparities be addressed?

Assessing Mental Health of Pediatric Oncology Staff in Sarawak, Malaysia

Helen Liu, Community-Based Research Project | 2015

focused on: Health, Wellbeing, & Care Work

This study investigates the mental health needs and challenges of pediatric oncology staff at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Hospital staff often face poor mental health when exposed for lengthy times to distressing situations, such as patients passing away.2 However, there is not yet much research about their mental health in …

Effects of Access to Finance on Business Formation in Nepal

Philipp Oberbeck, Community-Based Research Project | 2015

focused on: Systems of Finance, Money, Labor, & Employment

Introduction This paper looks at the role of access to finance in Nepal, as measured by number of bank branches and volumes of MFI loans, in formation of new businesses. It does so using time-series data and hopes to share policy implications that could move the country forward economically. Nepal …

Mobile App Design and Usage for First Responders

Tina Chen, Community-Based Research Project | 2015

focused on: Health, Wellbeing, & Care Work / Technology & the Internet / The Built Environment, Housing, & Land Use

Background & Introduction Dhaka Dhaka, Bangladesh has the highest population concentration in the world. The large population, economic growth and urbanization are raising transportation demands. The number of vehicles on the road has increased dramatically, leading to more road side accident. The Problem 5.8 million people die of injuries and …

Return to Learn Implementation in Illinois

Ben Brissette, Community-Based Research Project | 2015

focused on: Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse

[Abstract not currently available.]

Bridging the Gap in Perception of Core Challenges Faced by Different Communities (Members of the Refugee Population and the Swedish Residents) in the Wake of the Migrant “Crisis” in Stockholm, and Placing Them in Conversation with Each Other in Real Time Through a Working Human Library

Rinzin Dorjee, Community-Based Research Project | 2016

focused on: Borders, Boundaries, Barriers, & Belonging / Race & Ethnicity / Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse

*In 2016, the SOL program pivoted for the year to focus on political engagement in what was then called the “Political Engagement Pilot Project,” or PEPP. This was an alternative version of SOL that laid the groundwork for the development of the PEP program as it currently exists. [Abstract not …