Skip to main content

Community Engagement Student Work

The Community Engagement Program prepares students to be non-profit leaders, social change activists, and leaders in the national service learning movement.

Submissions from 2024 2024

Reimagined Intercultural Land Use: Assessment in Dorchester, Massachusetts’ Cultural Neighborhood, Dinebari Adumene

What Does Involvement Look Like for Cape Verdean Families in Boston: The Opportunities and Challenges of Being an Engaged Parent in Boston Public Schools, Losangela Batista

Empowering Students of Color to Study Abroad: Effective Approaches for Predominantly White Institutions, A'mari Bing-Way

To Be Heard and Seen: Students of Color Call for a Sense of Belonging and Support in Higher Education, Daisha Dukes

Using Green Chemistry to Build Community: How Transformational Learning Impacts the Building of a Community of Practice, Michelle Ernst Modera

The Power of Community in Inspiring and Pushing Youth into Higher Education as a Means of Improvement, Laurine Faro

Experiential Education: The Impact of Learning by Doing, Jennifer Taymor Hart

Wiping Out: Living Diaper to Diaper, Kaleena Thompson Laguerre

How Improving Policies Around Immigrants and Refugees Can Help the US Economy, Lisa Leedy

Unlocking the Potential of the Lawrence Math & Science Program (LMSP): A Deep Dive into STEM Education, Community Engagement, and Service Learning to Foster Volunteer Engagement and Empower Student-Led Learning, Alysha Letendre

Building Disability Sensitivity: How Person-Centered Supports Can Help People with Disabilities Reach Their Full Potential as Individuals and Within Their Communities, Helena Liedtke

Leadership & Learning: A Qualitative Community Service Policy Analysis for Student Athletes in College, Jason Pollina

Complicated Grief: An Arts-Based Trauma-Informed Approach, Jessica J. Porter

Who Can Teach? Making the Case for Adult Learners as Adult Education Teachers, Alisa Vlahakis Povenmire

Key Principles for University-Community Partnerships: A Qualitative Case Study of a Successful Coalition During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Michael Preston

Cultivating Diversity: An Examination of the Importance of Educators of Color, Damara Reid

School Participatory Budgeting: A Civic Education Model for Critical Youth Empowerment, Joshua Rodriguez

Navigating Gentrification: Exploring the Relationship Around Immigrant Integration, Sense of Belonging, Social Capital, and Success, Patricia Stocker

Teacher Retention Programs: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors that Contribute to Higher Teacher Retention and Overall Pride in the Profession, A Community Approach, Kim Whittaker

Submissions from 2023 2023

Head, Heart, and Hands: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis Comparing the Learning and Transformation of Remote vs. In-Person Experiential Service-Learning Opportunities for Teens, Jessa Anderson

Reimagining Corporate Social Responsibility, Gina Burke

Core Knowledge Language Arts: Does it Represent the Lawrence Public Schools Community?, Colby D. Callery

The Waiting Game in Massachusetts: Are Housing Policies in Massachusetts Doing Enough to Serve the Neediest Households, Carlie Cherry

Race/Ethnic Representation in Film and Television: An Analysis on Perpetuation of Stereotypes in American Media, Anna J. Cuevas

The National School Lunch Program: Policy Strategies to Address Food Insecurity in School-Aged Children, Keaghan Curley

An Enhanced Disability Act: The Social Benefits of Consistent Compliance and Comprehensive Training, Kylie Ford

Cultivating the Guerrera Spirit: Forming Social Justice Warriors Through Latina Empowerment and Development, Valeria Garcia-Lara

Barriers Minorities Need to Overcome to Achieve the Homeownership Dream, Nieves Gomez

New Beginnings: Educational Workshop, Erika Hernandez

Food for Thought: Recommendations to Create a Food Pantry at Merrimack College, Erin LaMonica

A Flash of Understanding: Utilizing Flash-Length Creative Writing in the Empowerment and Identity Development of Young Women, Hope Martin

Equity Through Partnership: Overcoming Barriers to Family-School Partnership in K-12 School Settings, Keely L. McCaskie

Reawakening the Heart of Civics Education: Activating Critical Civic Empathy and a Sense of Civic Responsibility in Undergraduate Students, Meg Meadows

Submissions from 2022 2022

Bees and Feminism, Bruno Barbuto

Power to the People: Libraries as Third Spaces for Civic Dialogue and Collaborative Empowerment, Laura Bishop

Mapping the Road Ahead - Charting A Passion Filled Next Chapter, Jennifer Cordes

Exploring Masculinity and Self-Compassion, Sarelle Creesy

A More Equitable World: The Social and Economic Benefits of Investing in Girls’ Education, Norway Dolan

The Long Term Effects of Sexual Assault on People of Color Through Cultural and Societal Factors, Tia Franklin-Garrett

Substance Use Awareness: A unique look at social policy for children and families, Malik Hamm

Combating White Saviorism in Community-Engaged Learning, Eva Harrell

Culturally Inclusive Curriculum: Policy Recommendations to Address Racial Academic Achievement Gaps in Secondary Education, Brian Holihan

Creating Capital: A Case for Municipal Arts Support in Lawrence, MA, Felisa Kerr

Redefining “Comprehensive” Sexual Education: A Pedagogy of Empowerment and Social Justice for K-12 Sex Education, Nina June Lee

Engaging the Heart and the Mind: Mindfulness in Service-Learning, Tevin Monroe

College Student Empowerment and Impact through Community Mentoring: An Evaluation of Strong Women, Strong Girls, Amanda Moser-Shick

The Barriers to Family Engagement in Educational Settings, Julielys Ortiz-Leger

Modernization, Inclusion, and Intersectionality: Affordable Housing Policy and Discriminatory Characteristics of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, Heath Pitt

The Undocumented Experience: Best Practices Tool for Community Advocacy and Support from Nonprofits, Olivia Rosa

Applied Behavior Analysis Services in Public Schools, Bridget Soraghan

Childhood Food Insecurity in the United States, Bethany Tsiaras

This Fence Makes No Sense: Developing a Community Engagement Curriculum for Swampscott, MA, Elana Zabar

Submissions from 2021 2021

Self-Advocacy in the Exam Room: Tools and Techniques for Contraceptive Care, Angelique Bouthot

What Works for You: Engaging with Antiracism Resources Within a College Setting, Grace Chitam

Activating Vacant Spaces: An Art and Environmental Justice Project - Assessment in Cleveland, Ohio’s Slavic Village Neighborhood, Patrick Connolly

The Policy of Substance Abuse in Liberia: Analysis and Recommendations, Yamah Dolo

Youth Involvement in Street Gangs: Obstacles of Leaving Street Gangs, Edvaldo Do Rosario Lopes Ferreira

Barriers, challenges and fears from immigrants in access to healthcare: A proposal for undocumented immigrants to being insured, Jose Gonzalez-Ibarra

Environmental Social Justice Issues and Health Risks in Younger Kids from Vulnerable Communities in the United States: Educating Youth of Immigrant Communities to Address Social Justice Issues, Shilpa J. Kulkarni

Conceptualizing Professionalism for African Americans: Transcending the Detrimental Implications of White Supremacy Culture and Anti-Black Sentiments in the Workplace, Tiana Lawrence

Adult Education for Japanese Immigrant Community: Social Bonding to Social Bridging, Naomi Nakamura

Educating for Democracy: Policy Recommendations for the Revitalization of Civic Learning in the United States, Meghan E. O'Brien

Teach Peacefully: Fostering a Positive and Engaging Classroom Environment, Kate E. Orbon

Education for Liberation: Community Workshops to Recognize Human Trafficking, Sophia Palmacci

Examining Civic Education Policy in the United States, Cassandra Peltola

Incorporating Environmental Justice into Youth Education, Morgan F. Prittie

Fighting Human Trafficking and Exploitation through the power of local policy and programs: Analysis and Recommendations, Abby Torrice

Complicating Homelessness: A Workshop for Students and Volunteers, Madeline Wadley

Race and Culturally Responsive Teaching, Sarah Whittier

Black Women Entrepreneurs: Understanding the Challenges and Proposing Policy for Equitable Change, Nana Younge

Submissions from 2020 2020

Mental Health and Student Athletes, Meghan Shaye Barrasso

The First Step Act of 2018: One Small Step Toward Social Change, Mary Teresa I. Cuzzupe

Sex in the Sanctuary: Art, Faith and Female Sexual Addiction, Katrina Everett

The Great Promise of a Community-Engaged Arts Education: Analysis and Recommendations, Paul Faulkner

Under the Umbrella of Dementia: Building Empathy and Understanding for Those Living with Dementia, Sabrina Krafchuk

Change the Conversation: A Study of Mental Health Education and College Aged Students Attitudes’ Towards Mental Illness, Bryan J. Landgren

Recognizing Social Determinants of Health to Better Care for the Most Vulnerable Populations, Lauren Marcello

Here They Are, SEND Them: An Evaluation of the SEND Program at Merrimack College, Jordan T. Mason

Characteristics of the Recess Team that Mediate Recess Quality, Christina McChesney

Neighborhoods and Mental Health: Understanding the Social, Environmental and Structural Factors to Better Support our Youth and Communities, Meghan Murtagh

The People’s Planning Initiative of Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation, Cassondra Y. White

Racism in Media: How Media Shapes our View of People of Color in Society, SeMarial Wilder

Submissions from 2019 2019

Full Plates, Unfamiliar Taste; Properly Meeting the Nutrition Standards, and Educating Children Further on the Importance of Healthy Eating, Andrea Ahearn

Fear and Loathing: How an Engrained Fear of the Unknown Fuels Transphobia, Elizabeth Bedortha

Intergenerational Space-Holding Within Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Gender & Sexual Minority Communities, Shaun William Kevin Connors

Unheard Warriors: Creating an Effective Child Welfare Workforce, Yina Cordero

Veterans Are Our Passion: Exploring the Efficacy of Team Rubicon as a Community Building Model, Samantha de Melim

The “I Can’t" Mentality: Overcoming Stereotype Threat and Stigma in Latinx Community Leaders, Ashley M. Duran

Kiskeya Reimagined: Relearning the Narratives Told about Dominican and Haitian Communities, Scarlett I. González-Mejía

Value-Based Change: Accountable Care Organizations as a Method of Healthcare Reform, Haley Lebel-Stephen

The Burden of Child Care Costs: A Feminist Analysis of the Punitive Welfare Policies on Single Mothers, Gabrielle Martello

Addressing Racism with Youth: Using Art as a Tool, Megan McCoy

A Step Towards Stronger Police-Youth Relationships: Examining How Youth and Police View the Role of Police in Communities, Brooke O'Leary

A Helping Hand?: The Perceived Benefits of Alternative Spring Break on Host Communities and the Actual Benefits from the Host Community Perspective, Erika Proulx

Value Me: The Importance of Self-Determination Skills for Effective Transition Planning for Employment and Post-Secondary Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities, Kayla Remai

Creating Change: Finding Older Adults Role in Local Environmental Issues, Meagan Riche

The Case for Heartwork: Putting Healing Justice Into Practice, Michael Roy

Why we gatta be da poorest?: Disrupting the Cycle of Poverty for Single Mothers in the Bahamas by the Assessment of their Needs and the Mapping of Community and Educational Institutions Resources, Philadenrin Russell

First-Generation College Students: Sense of Belonging on Campus, Elizebeth Salazar

Civic Engagement Beyond Voting: Preparing Community Engaged Citizens in American Secondary Schools, Alexandra Souris