Addressing Inequities Caused by the Urban Heat Island Effect in the U.S.

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect presents a complex new challenge to the social, economic, and environmental fabric of American cities, exacerbating existing disparities and placing undue burdens on marginalized communities.

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July 1, 2024

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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The Healthcare Crisis: Addressing Healthcare Prices and Accessibility

Capstones Fall 2024

Anirudh Polagani

Currently, the United States is facing a healthcare crisis putting many medical services out of reach due to skyrocketing costs. This summary explains why healthcare costs are going up and what the federal government can do to fix this problem.

It’s Not Your Time Yet: A New DACA From the Brinks of Extinction

Capstones - Winter 2023

Victor Awofeso

This research paper evaluates and discusses the effectiveness and implications of the DACA program in relation to American society, while calling for the need of a new and improved DACA Program to address current issues.

Securing America's Climate Leadership: Balancing Domestic Policy with International Sustainability Goals and Economic Resilience

Capstones - Spring 2024

Carys Sherer

Sustainable development is addressing present needs without infringing on future ones. It is often accomplished through infrastructure made as environmentally, financially, and socially efficient as possible. Current domestic policy and rate of development fail to meet the required rates to achieve established international sustainability goals.

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Other Fellowship Capstones

The Healthcare Crisis: Addressing Healthcare Prices and Accessibility

It’s Not Your Time Yet: A New DACA From the Brinks of Extinction

Securing America's Climate Leadership: Balancing Domestic Policy with International Sustainability Goals and Economic Resilience