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!
Underrepresented Minority Youth in the American Education System
Motivating black and Hispanic students is one of the biggest problems high school districts face throughout the country. According to the NAACP, “the rate at which African American males are dropping out and being placed in special education far exceeds the rate at which they are graduating and reaching high …
Cultural Program Evaluation
Background: This was the first year that the Women in Need Center instituted cultural classes for all present and past clients of the center. Each cultural program was designed for different purposes. The tea ceremony was designed to provide a safe and peaceful space where the clients could retreat from …
Evaluation of WISERBridge Program & Major Challenges That Face Primary Schools in Muhuru Bay, Kenya
Identify benefits of WB program, according to WB teachers and students Identify the biggest challenges that face WB teachers and students Show if WB has made a significant improvement in KCPE scores Explore further ways the program can be expanded or changed Recommend changes to be made in the future …
Understanding and Evaluation of the Mental and Physical Well-Being of Orphaned and Vulnerable (OVC) in Naama, Uganda
The problem of orphan-hood and vulnerability in children poses a huge challenge for Ugandan society. The recently passed Second National Strategic Programme Plan of Intervention (NSPPI-2) defines an orphan as “a child below the age of 18 years who has lost one or both parents.” In addition, NSPPI-2 classifies vulnerable …
SOS Village Recommendations
My primary concern while teaching the girls at SOS Village was encouraging them to succeed. In every class, I constantly emphasized the importance of working hard and focusing on their studies. I made several observations through the course of my volunteer work. I will start by giving a short assessment …
A Study of Socioeconomic Status and Social Pressure on Views of Violence Against Women after the November 2011 Earthquake in Van, Turkey
This project is executed in collaboration with Van Women’s Association (VAKAD). The project aims to understand the situation of women in Van after the October 2011 earthquake. The project has two parts. The first aim is to illustrate the situation of women currently living in Van and the issues for …