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EACH HUGO MENTORSHIP COMBINES AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT WITH EXPERT-GUIDED STUDY

Every project is unique, reflecting the students' specific learning objectives and interests. Final projects range from college-level research papers to product prototypes.
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Below are a few examples from hundreds of past Hugo mentored projects.
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Policy memo for a US Congressperson based on cutting-edge environmental science research that addresses key environmental needs of their district, including natural disasters, transportation and food supply

Paper exploring the geographical dynamics of the US equestrian economy using game theory modeling.

Live Zoom presentation to a broad audience explaining ESG's principles and how it can support a more sustainable future

An original watercolor inspired by the Callisto section of Ovid's Fasti, with an accompanying artist's statement exploring themes in Ovid's work and how it intersects with issues of power, agency, morality and sexism today

Calculation of the wavefunctions and matrices that describe the spin basis of non-relativistic particles in quantum mechanics

Series of blog posts on an original website discussing female characters in Greek and Roman mythology and modern reactions to and embodiments of these mythological ideals

Creation of photo book with explanations of Latin American female photographers, examples of their work, and original photographs in response to each artist's work

Academic paper on the "femme forte," analyzing the work and lives of three important painters from the Renaissance and Baroque periods

Foldable solar cell that was designed using mathematical principles of symplectic geometry through origami

Original advocacy proposal that reimagines campus food banks to address rising food insecurity in university settings

Creation of a slidedeck for public presentation educating young audiences on individual and public responses to food waste

An analysis of four musical movements embodying the theme of "Renaissance" with an accompanying playlist for readers

A paper and presentation proposing a new framework for civic engagement at the high-school level

Paper and presentation evaluating launch timing decisions for Elon Musk's cybertruck and neural chip, using game theory models

Developed an experiment to test how gender and signals of confidence impact entrepreneurial outcomes

Original website sharing historical, political and economical information on the global refugee crisis with resources encouraging advocacy

Paper on FLAIR white matter hyperintensities as a long-term consequence of repetitive head impacts.

Creation of an original website with blog posts discussing the healing power of intergenerational social dance

Prototype for a new football helmet to better prevent concussions designed with a neuroscientist at a top research university

Literature review paper on the history of musical instrument innovation, with a focus on the European trumpet

Analysis of how statues' significance has changed since ancient history, assessing how shifting public values impacts the monuments we maintain or tear down

A research paper examining the history of abortion debates in the US since Roe v. Wade and resulting culture wars.

Op-eds on nepotism in the NFL, influence of race in NFL hiring practices and the legacy of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the NBA

A literature review documenting qualitative and quantitative perspectives on the impact of dance on mind/body and a website that shared findings on how perseverance and grit/discipline affect both dancers and people with diseases.