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!
Philanthropy to Address Lack of Unrestricted Funding Available to Artists
[Abstract not currently available.]
Bridging the Energy Gap: A Study in Effective Philanthropy
Problem Statement On June 30, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa, President Obama announced Power Africa — an initiative to double the number of people with access to power in Sub-Saharan Africa. Power Africa will work with African governments and partners such as the World Bank in six focus countries—Ethiopia, …
Combining Entrepreneurship and Global Health to Provide Access to Health Care Delivery in Rural India
Policy Problem Statement Health and wellbeing are not only of the highest importance to both the individual and to societies, they are also a fundamental human right. For as far as we can think, healthcare is a public good and therefore more a domain of the public sector rather than …
Pushing “Them” Out: African Americans and the Zero Tolerance Policy in American Urban Public School Systems
Problem Statement The School District of Philadelphia should abolish the zero-tolerance policy in Philadelphia Public Schools. The zero-tolerance is the largest influential factor in the School-to-Prison Pipeline. When an infraction occurs, this policy justifies extreme action to correct student’s behavior. Consequently, suspensions, retentions and expulsions are distributed. Research shows that …
The Challenges to Treating Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Problem Statement Since 1984, more American women have died annually from cardiovascular disease than men. In America, heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in both men and women. As such, investigating the factors contributing to the mortality gap is a public health concern. A list of factors deemed …
Building a Home for the Brave: The Role of the Community in the Emotional Support and Successful Reintegration of OEF and OIF Veterans
Policy Problem Statement Without a consistent and supportive group of family members, neighbors and peers, many returning Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veterans in the Triangle Region, N.C. lack personal emotional support in the form of opportunities to express their emotions to a trusted group of …