UPPF Gallery of 2024-2025 Research Projects

Introduction

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.

2024-2025 Research Projects

Jasmin Acevedo

"Analyzing the Venezuelan Influx in Chicago and Strained Resources"
Margarita Arango

"Benefits Navigation and Public Benefits Accessibility at UIC: Analyzing the Impact of HB 4201 on Campus"
Nia-Blessing Armstrong

“Gentrification and the Mind: Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Chicago’s Changing Neighborhoods”
Feliciti Crowder

"The Ripple Effect of Mass Incarceration: Economic & Social Consequences for Families & Communities"
Sanaa Davis

"Examining the Effective Pregnant Worker Fairness Act"
Christian Gamez

"The 15 Minute-City: An Insight on Gentrification in the U.S and How One Neighborhood Can Deter"
Alyssa Matlock

"Addressing Chicago’s Affordable Housing: Analyzing the Housing Choice Program (Section 8)"
Jeremy Rivera

"Impacts of Surveillance Police Strategies on Latine Urban Spaces"
Monserrat Rizo

"Bridging the Gap: The Impact of ESSA in Fuller Park’s Low-Income Students"
Nuria Rodgers

"Mind, Body, & Soul: The Impact of an Integrative Healthcare Structure"
Mikee Rosales

"Saving Lives: The Implementation of Harm Reduction Practices to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Throughout Chicago"
Katie Soto

"The Hidden Struggles of Livestock Protection"
Ian Talley

"Cook County’s Path to Zero Waste is Justice"
Marc Zoppi

"Zoning, Gentrification, and Displacement in Pilsen: Assessing Policy Impacts and Housing Solutions"

Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement

College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

UPPF Gallery of 2024-2025 Research Projects

Introduction

2024-2025 Research Projects

Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement