UPPF Gallery of 2022-2023 Research Projects

Each year, IPCE's UPPF fellows conduct research on a policy issue of their choosing. This research spans the academic year. Explore the fellows' research projects by clicking on the project tiles.

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Jair Alvarez

"An Analysis on HSI Funding: The Effect on Graduation & Retention Rates for Hispanic/Latino Students"
Arlene Amaya

"Overcoming Barriers to Health Care Accessibility for Undocumented Immigrants"
Ashley Cruz

"How does Transit TIFs Contribute to Residential Displacement in Chicago?"
Felix Giron

"Urban Initiatives to Help Prevent Latino Street Gang Affiliation"
Nicholas T. Hart

"The Effects of DEI Initiatives within Organizations: How Can We Improve Them?"
Renee King

"Does Education on Community Water Fluoridation Impact Consumption of Bottled Water?"
Elvis O. Kouassi

"Designing Inclusive Streets: How do Auto Oriented Spaces Hinder Pedestrian Safety in Chicago?"
Vanessa Luna Victoria

"The Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Latinos in the U.S."
Ishmael Mendoza

"Moving Toward Equitable Data Collection for the Hispanic/Latino Population in the Census and Health Surveillance Systems"
Wilma Jasmine Beatrice Mendoza

"Democratization of Zoning and Land Use Decisions as an Antidote to Aldermanic Prerogative: A Case Study of Two Ward Developments"
Ayesha Muhammad

"How Do Racial Disparities Affect Black Postpartum Health?"
Adrian Oyetero

"How Does Having Stable Housing Affect the Health Outcomes of Homeless People?"
Citlali Rodriguez

"Toward an Evaluation of Medication Assisted Therapy for Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder: Facilitating Effective Treatment with Primary and Secondary Interventions"
Nathalie Rodriguez

"Violence Against Undocumented Women"
Karlie Sanchez

"Barriers in Rehabilitation Programs"
Jose Serrano

"Quantifying the SNAP Gap: Strategies to Address Food Insecurity Among Latinos in Illinois"
Melodie Slaughter

"I am They, They Are Me: The American Case for Data Disaggregation in the Black Community"
Michelle A. Soriano Gonzalez

"Chicago as a Sanctuary City"

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