Capstone Projects from the Summer 2022 Fellowship

The Arctic Games: Enhancing the United States' Security in the Arctic

In this policy analysis, the author informs readers about the U.S. position in the Arctic and gives recommendations for future interactions with the region.

Censorship Is Ruining America’s Education

This project describes the causes and effects of censorship within the American education system as of July 2022. The ways censorship occurs is examined, along with problems that reside in current policy.

The Backlog in Visa Distribution: The Immigration Crisis of the USA

This capstone project directly addresses the relationship between the immigration crisis and the backlog in visa distributions. Many immigrants rely on swiftly receiving a visa in order to enter the country, but the reality is many immigration institutions are experiencing a mass amount of overload.

Policy Responses to the Great Recession

This presentation describes the various policy responses to the Great Recession

Policies Behind Period Poverty

This presentation discusses the various policies behind period poverty and its effects on people who menstruate

Making Hotels Accessible to Gen Z in Metropolitan Areas

This presentation covers the various reasons why Gen Z should be allowed to pay for hotel rooms

Racial Disparities in Property Ownership

This capstone project covers the racial disparities in property ownership in the U.S. specifically

NYSRPA v. Bruen Satire

A satirical take on NYSRPA vs. Bruen

Reagan and Thatcher

This presentation discusses similarities and differences between former President Reagan and former Prime Minister Thatcher

No Child Left Behind Act

This presentation provides context to the No Child Left Behind Act and associated legislation

Human Rights: Abortion Rights

This presentation discusses the relationship between abortion policy and human rights.

U.S. Federal Climate Policy

This presentation discusses the U.S. federal government's approach to climate policy

7 Deadly Sins of the Supreme Court

Food Security in the United States of America

Solutions to Stopping United States Political Polarization

This brief explains how the United States’ political primary structure creates radical politicians through party primaries, which allow a marginal faction of extreme voters to choose a candidate for the general election. This leads to intense polarization as each party selects a candidate most suited to their interests, killing American centrism.

Modernizing New Jersey's Sexual Education

In this project, the author examines an aspect of New Jersey state educational policy focused on promoting abstinence and withholding comprehensive sexual education from students.

America’s Ongoing Battle: Gun Rights Vs. Gun Control

In this report, the author argues that gun control is a complex issue in the US, with many debating the implications of the Second Amendment. With an increase in gun-related incidents, citizens must consider stricter gun control regulations. The author suggests that citizens in a free democratic society should support gun regulation, in order to ensure safety and freedom.

Cultivating the City of the 21st Century

This brief analyzes the need for modern 21st-centurycities in the context of urbanization, population & economic challenges, and sustainability. It offers a framework for policymakers to consider historical perspectives, dynamic planning, and future outlooks.

Perfecting the United States Foreign Policy Approach

The Return of Just Deserts: Analyzing Mass Incarceration

The brief explores the history of the War on Drugs, the effects of its policies, mass incarceration, policies attempted to fight mass incarceration, and policies that can be tried to end mass incarceration. Upon other recommendations, the brief recommends that mandatory minimums and three strike laws be repealed, and the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act be passed.

Opinion: Capital Punishment: A Capital Problem

This project is an opinion article that directly discusses the contentious debate over capital punishment and its presence in the United States justice system.

Are All Democracies Created Equal? An Analysis of Political Systems in Ecuador and the United States

This piece discusses the various similarities and differences between the Ecuadorian model of democracy and the U.S.' version.

Addressing Implicit Bias in Healthcare

This piece delves into racial disparities in healthcare and the medical space.

How Nanotechnology Could Solve Humanities Health Dilemmas

Opinion article about nanotechnology and its potential effects