| SPRING 2025 | | | | | |
| A comparative analysis of DEI and affirmative action policies in the U.S. versus international models, assessing global implementation, societal reception, and effectiveness to inform domestic policy recommendations. | Management, Spanish | | INE 315-0001: The Legal Environment of Business | College of Business | Spring 2025 |
| A staged photography collection exploring menstruation, utilizing film and fine arts approaches to challenge patriarchal narratives and deepen the understanding of period science discussed in course readings. | Anthropology | | APG 399-0001 | Anthropology | Spring 2025 |
| An independent research project analyzing the impact of tariffs on world trade, utilizing primary sources and critical thinking to develop a well-reasoned research paper on international trade. | Business Management | Leadership Studies | INE 315-0001: Legal Environment of Business | Business | Spring 2025 |
| A statistical investigation into potential bias within MKT 467 exam grade distributions, analyzing variables like gender and class time to determine if instructor-driven or student-experience biases exist. | Finance | BAI | MKT 467 - 0003: Customer Analytics | College of Business - Supply Chain Area | Spring 2025 |
| A comprehensive policy prescription report addressing the URI housing crisis, incorporating stakeholder opinions, legal research, and original survey data to propose actionable solutions for university and community leaders. | FinTech& BAi | | INE 315 - Legal Environment of Business | College of Business | Spring 2025 |
| Development of three marine biology lesson plans taught in Spanish to middle school students, integrating interdisciplinary themes of ecology, language learning, and social media activism by Spanish-speaking scientists. | Marine Biology and Spanish | | SPA 312 | Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures | Spring 2025 |
| Investigation into human factors in roadway congestion and their application in autonomous vehicle design, including simulation-based testing to improve predictive modeling and alleviate traffic flow issues. | Mechanical Engineering | | CVE 347 - 0001: Highway Engineering | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | Spring 2025 |
| An immersive Data Analyst Power BI honor program designed to equip students with advanced skills, practical training, and certification in data analytics to enhance professional capabilities. | Molecular Neuroscience | Sociology | STA 307 | Computer Science and Statistics | Spring 2025 |
| An expansion of the original Spanish Literature final project, likely involving deeper literary analysis or creative work to meet the honors requirements of the course. | Global Business Management/Spanish | | SPA 325 - 0001: Introduction to Literary Genre | College of Arts and Sciences - Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures | Spring 2025 |
| A collaborative Judicial Politics Honors Project (JPHP) focused on exploring judicial decision-making processes, utilizing interdisciplinary research methods to investigate the role of legal, political, and institutional factors. | Psychology & Criminal Justice | | PSC 371: The Constitution & Supreme Court | Political Science | Spring 2025 |
| A benchmarking study analyzing the complex relationship between sports, media, cultural perceptions, and economic factors, evaluating international models and their broader impact on society and policy. | Management, Sports Media and Communication | | SMC 303 - 0001: Sport, Culture, and Media | Communication Studies, Sports Media (Harrington School of Communication and Media) | Spring 2025 |
| A mock experimental screening proposal, including research rationale, hypothesis, and methodology, designed to explore specific scientific or technical questions relevant to the course content. | Cell and Molecular Biology | Chemistry, Neuroscience | BIO 341-0001: Principles of Cell Biology | Cell and Molecular Biology | Spring 2025 |
| A comparative analysis of the pathogenesis of specific diseases, investigating different models and mechanisms to understand the progression of illness through a research-based, interdisciplinary lens. | Medical Laboratory Science | | CMB 432: Pathogenic Bacteriology - 0001 | Cell & Molecular Biology | Spring 2025 |
| A comparative analysis of food shopping habits at three distinct locations (Belmont, Price Rite, Farmers Market), exploring economic, social, and accessibility factors affecting student consumption and food choices. | Sociology, Communication Studies | | SOC 308 - 0001: Sustainable Agriculture | Sociology | Spring 2025 |
| Proposal | Student's Major(s) | Student's Minor(s) | Course in which contract was performed. | College and/or Department of Contracting Instructor | Semester of Course |
| FALL 2025 | | | | | |
| A five-page policy memo proposing recommendations on a specific issue, demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to synthesize research into an actionable, evidence-based document for decision-makers. | Criminology | | CCJ 290 - 0001 Introduction to Corrections | Criminology and Criminal Justice Department | Fall 2025 |
| A short narrative film production project, applying technical filmmaking skills to create a compelling visual story that demonstrates mastery of the course's production objectives. | | Graphic Design | FLM-351: Topics in Film Media Production (Short Narrative Film Production) | Film Media | Fall 2025 |
| An extended study continuing the work of KIN 300: Exercise Physiology, focusing on advanced concepts, experimental application, or in-depth literature review to satisfy honors credit requirements. | | Psychology | KIN 300- 0001: Exercise Physiology | Kinesiology | Fall 2025 |
| Development of a podcast episode exploring a psychology topic related to course material, applying critical thinking and communication skills to engage an audience with complex psychological concepts. | Public Relations | General Business | COM202- Public Speaking - 0005 | Communications, Sports Media | Fall 2025 |
| An essay and oral presentation project, synthesizing research on a specific topic to demonstrate academic rigor, critical analysis, and effective communication of findings to the class. | Spanish | Environmental Engineering | SPA 305: Literatura & cultura colonial de Hispanoamérica | Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures | Fall 2025 |
| Assessment of a client's fitness and creation of a personalized six-week training program, demonstrating practical application of physiological principles and professional client management skills. | | | KIN 325 - Exercise Testing&Prescription | Kinesiology | Fall 2025 |
| Development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive marketing plan for a client, applying strategic marketing theories to solve real-world problems and measure campaign effectiveness. | | engineering entrepreneurship | Marketing Principles | Marketing | Fall 2025 |
| Original research proposal design in the field of cross-cultural psychology, investigating theoretical questions and methodological approaches appropriate for an honors-level understanding of the discipline. | | | Psyched about Culture | Psychology | Fall 2025 |
| Extended research project focusing on the effects of alcohol use on concussions, analyzing medical literature and data to explore the relationship between substance use and brain injury. | | | PSY 381 Physiological Psychology | Psychology | Fall 2025 |
| Research, preparation, and delivery of a presentation regarding regulatory affairs in biotechnology, evaluating the impact of policy and legal frameworks on the industry's development and practices. | | Biological Sciences | BTC 405 - 0001: Drug Discovery & Development | Cell and Molecular Biology | Fall 2025 |
