Students will conduct background research on the design for a local economic resiliency dashboard. The dashboard would be used for communities to determine the economic strength. The project will focus on identifying the components of such a dashboard, potential audiences, and data sources for creating the tool. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
Population Type: Youth
Strategic Public Relations Plan: Springfield’s Adopt-A-Waterway Program
Springfield believes that most pollution by residents can be attributed to a lack of awareness and have tasked this class of Journalism and Communications students to conduct a public relations campaign and make recommendations on which characteristics of the Adopt-A-Waterway program would be most appealing to residents. This report contains a Strategic Public Relations Plan […]
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School District Food Waste Prevention Outreach and Education
School cafeterias generate a significant amount of wasted food. An estimated 30 to 50 percent of edible food in schools is not eaten by students and is instead sent to landfills or composting facilities. The purpose of this project is to work with Auburn School District to gather and analyze data from schools in the […]
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Recreation Programming
RECR 373, winter 2017) helped Edmonds chart a path toward participation in the “Playful City USA” program, which seeks to promote the health of our nation’s youth. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Randy Burtz Recreation Management & Leadership Internships Local Government […]
North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) Site Concepts: Supportive Off-Campus Services
Provide recommendations for potential developments on the NHCC campus that will serve student needs, including private off-campus housing and student support services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ed Goetz Public Affairs Professor egoetz@umn.edu 612-624-8737 Local Government / Community Contact Kim Berggren […]
Penn State Dorm Recycling
Penn State seeks to increase the recycling rate in East Halls. Students will assist by identifying barriers to recycling through various research methods such as observations, interviews, and surveys. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Karen Winterich Business Professor kpw2@psu.edu 814-863-4483 Local […]
Engineering Upgrades to Winnequah Park
Perform a comprehensive design review of Winnequah Park. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Greg Harrington Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor gwharrin@wisc.edu (608) 695-3381 Local Government / Community Contact Jake Anderson Parks and Recreation Director of Parks […]
Designing Bike Racks for the University of St. Thomas
One component of the Bike Master Plan is the design and placement of bike racks, including during winter months. Students will design bike racks for campus, based on criteria provided by Facilities and background research on bike racks and available technology. Preschoolers at the University of St. Thomas Child Development Center will collaborate on the […]
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Data Collection on Diabetes and Obesity
Mississippi has some of the highest rates of diabetes prevalence in the nation. This project builds upon the work of the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center to increase identification of those currently diagnosed with at or risk of developing diabetes. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info […]
“College Pass” Market Research
Metro Transit offers a “college pass” transit pass to college students for a reduced rate. MBA students will conduct market research to understand market segments within the college student demographic and recommend fare product options that better meet the needs of different types of students. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]