Submissions from 2025
Improving School Culture by Promoting a Sense of Belonging through Social, Christina Atkinson
Housing First: A Journey Towards Ending Homelessness in the U.S., Samantha Frey
The Impact of the Wellness Workshop Series on Middle School Students from an Under- Resourced Community, Moira Goodman
Lifting As We Climb: Mentorship as a Catalyst for Retention Among Black Male College Students, Dejour Hollins
Research, Resources, Relationships: A Roadmap to Building Intentional Family and Community Engagement, Ruth-Naomi James
Supporting Youth Through School Transitions: The Positive Impact of Peer Mentorship, Denielle Johnston
Built on Trust: Decolonizing Cultural Institutions through Organizational Partnerships, Andy Juele
Discovering Stories that Matter: Exploring Appreciative Inquiry’s Strengths-Based Storytelling Technique to Complement Program Monitoring in NGOs, Khanyisa Manzini
Addressing the Federal Underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Act and its Impact on Urban School Districts, Monica A. McCain
The Motherhood Penalty: Examining the Wage Gap and Workplace Discrimination Against Working Mothers, Joanna Mills
The Role of School Uniform Policies A and B: A Comparative Analysis, Shaista Noreen
Exploring the Impact of Extracurricular Organizations on K-12 Disadvantaged Students, Sean O'Connor
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others: How to Utilize Self-Care Practices Through Intentional Planning and Boundary Setting to Prevent Student Leadership Burnout, Desiree Ruiz Ramoz
Building Partnerships to Address Food Insecurity, Diane M. Taylor
Submissions from 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
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
Submissions from 2023
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
Equity Through Partnership: Overcoming Barriers to Family-School Partnership in K-12 School Settings, Keely L. McCaskie
Submissions from 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
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
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
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
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
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