Public Policy Mentorships

Academic research paper analyzing data to answer the question of whether the creation of migrant shelters in NYC led to an increase in crime

Academic research paper examining how America's standing in the world has changed in response to President Trump's tariffs

Economics

Policy memo providing recommendations to address food insecurity in Sacramento

Presentation analyzing how a company's size can influence its response to protectionist trade policies

Economics

Policy proposal for school administrators on how to implement AI policies that will protect students

Analytic research paper recommending specific reforms to states’ education funding formulas to increase school funding equity for high-need students

Paper evaluating the effectiveness of the EU's Emissions Trading System at reducing emissions without harming economic competitiveness

Paper comparing state policies affecting migrants and analyzing their effects on migrants' fear of seeking medical care, with resulting mental and physical health outcomes

Paper evaluating the effectiveness of mandatory versus incentive-based land use programs in addressing the housing crisis in New York City

Academic research paper examining the role nuclear energy can play in addressing the world’s energy issues and increasing energy demands of AI

Academic paper exploring the geopolitical and strategic implications of rising nuclear tensions between the U.S. and China

International Relations

Digital Content

Short essays on the migrant crisis and the experience of migrant children in schools, with a fact sheet on migration and NYC schools and a resource page for further learning

Slideshow exploring the question of "over-policing," examining the history and consequences of different police interactions and proposing alternative approaches

Academic paper comparing two case studies in regions with programs to make solar energy affordable for low income households

Academic paper comparing affordable housing models, evaluating resident satisfaction, maintenance quality, and health outcomes in each

Paper exploring ESG investing and how climate finance can produce positive environmental outcomes

Academic paper examining new and developing batteries used in commercial products, with analysis of environmental impacts, suggesting ways to incentivize certain battery technologies

Policy brief on literacy among low income children with suggestions for reducing socio-economic disparities in literacy

Research paper examining the causes and consequences of overfishing, the promise of aquaculture and cases where it is working well, and policy recommendations for combating overfishing

Policy brief addressing the current pros and cons of AI application in the education space, with recommended AI policy "dos" and "don'ts" for the pedagogical, governance, and operational realms

Big-data analysis and written article comparing financial education policy in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania

Presentation on definitions of disability, how the ADA influenced disability access to the world of sports and the arts, and how disabled people have contributed to sports, music, and popular culture

A collection of websites and a presentation outlining how chess can be useful in developing critical thinking, building hope, and nurturing executive function, with a focus on social justice and the potential for chess to lead to change

Op-ed on food allergy awareness

Statistical analysis and policy recommendations to combat gender discrimination for refugees entering the US

Policy proposal offering solutions to add protection for agricultural prison workers

Law & Justice

Paper sharing local-scale climate and pollution mitigation strategies for Greenwich residents

Article capturing the menstrual health challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in the US and possible strategies to better support them

Gender Studies

Policy memo on violence against women in the workplace

A comparative analysis of India and China's respective responses to COVID-19 and the resulting economic impact

Sociology

Policy brief exploring the relationship between ozone and asthma in Illinois

Case Studies Academic Papers

Academic review paper of the science behind chronic traumatic encephalopathy covering animal models in CTE testing and CTE pathology, diagnosis and treatment

Policy memo for congressional representative that supports implementing Stepping Up, an initiative to reduce the number of mentally ill people in jails, within Richmond County

Psychology

Policy recommendation for increasing gender parity in Egyptian universities based on research regarding sexual violence, workplace harassment and the growing #Me Too movement in Egypt

Global Affairs

Gender Studies

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

Food Systems