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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Reaching Diverse Populations Through Audience Intelligence

Deepthi Chandra, Community-Based Research Project / Internship | 2022

focused on: Climate, Conservation, & the Natural Environment / Government, Politics, Democracy, & Engagement / Technology & the Internet

My project title was “Reaching Diverse Populations Through Audience Intelligence.” Its focus was using audience intelligence software to investigate the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) audience diversity on social media, comparable organizations’ practices, and ways to reach diverse groups.

Integrating Environmental Economics and Political Messaging to Pass Climate Policy

James Gao, Internship | 2022

focused on: Climate, Conservation, & the Natural Environment / Government, Politics, Democracy, & Engagement / Systems of Finance, Money, Labor, & Employment / Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse

[Abstract not currently available.]

Revising Curriculum for Youth Leaders to Better Understand Inequities Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic and Social Justice Movements

Jessica On, Internship | 2022

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

[Abstract not currently available.]

Exploring the Many Pathways to Indigenous Land Guardianship

Quinn Smith, Community-Based Research Project | 2023 - 2024

focused on: Borders, Boundaries, Barriers, & Belonging / Climate, Conservation, & the Natural Environment / The Built Environment, Housing, & Land Use

Quinn Smith (T’23) completed his Hart Fellowship with Nia Tero in Seattle, Washington as well as the Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI). Both organizations advance Indigenous land guardianship, which is the idea that Indigenous Peoples should maintain the ability to protect and steward the lands and waters they have known since …

Arts Internship with the Akonadi Foundation

Noah Charlick, Internship | 2021

focused on: Creativity & the Arts

Noah worked on projects under social justice leader Lateefah Simon at the Akonadi Foundation, an organization committed to ending the criminalization of youth of color, grantmaking and investing in racial justice organizing and policy advocacy, and redesigning equitable systems. Noah incorporated his passion for the arts by contributing to Creatives …

Increasing Youth Engagement in Politics: A Plan for a High School Fellowship

Lindsay Morgenstein, Community-Based Research Project | 2019

focused on: Government, Politics, Democracy, & Engagement / Systems of Knowledge & Belief: Education, Media, Religion, & Discourse

Program Overview Goals: Educate high school students on political issues Teach tangible skills of advocacy and activism Provide easily accessible informational resources Provide a continuously updated list of events, marches, protests, conferences, etc. Build community and respect amongst fellows Grow the JCJ constituency