Alpha Scholars is a rigorous social science research program that teaches college-level research, writing and presentation skills to high school students in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students work one-on-one with Harvard student mentors in advanced study and research of a topic related to their chosen SDG, culminating in a 15-page research paper and 15-minute presentation.
Congratulations to all Fall/Winter 2023-2024 medal winners on the quality of your research papers!
Gold Medal
Vilchez, Fabricio. Divino Niño Jesús School, Peru. “Health on the Margins: The Impact of Informal Employment on Rural and Urban Disparities in Peru”
Wheeler, Carmen. Somerville High School , USA. “Digital Desires: The Associations Between Social Media, Overconsumption, and Adolescent Well-Being in the United States”
Ramos, Luz Andrea Jimenez. Montessori International College, Peru. “Economic Growth and Environmental Impact: The Renewable Energy Dilemma in Peru”
Ding, Xiaotian. Beijing 21st Century International School, China. “COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders: Implications for Mental Health and Developmental Outcomes in Children and Adolescent”
Praveen, Advaith. West Windsor Plainsboro High School South, USA. “Empowering Growth: The Role of Microfinance Institutions in Shaping Emerging Market”
Becerra, Emilia. José Antonio Encinas School, Peru. “The Importance of Indigenous Peoples in the Environmental Agenda: An Ecocentric Proposal by the Kukama Kukamiria Women as a Catalyst for an Environmental Normative Precedent in Peru”
Angulo, Camila. Sagrados Corazones Belén, Peru.”From Centralization to Marginalization: How Centralism Impacts Educational Accessibility in Peru”
Baza, Abril. La Inmaculada Concepcion, Peru. “The Economic and Political Consequences of Peru’s six presidential changes since 2016”
Fernández, María Alejandra Alegría.Montessori International College, Peru.”The Price of Progress: Indigenous communities in the crossfire between post-pandemic economic recovery and the exploitation of the Peruvian Amazon”
Cornish, Sophie. Aptos High School, USA. “The Power of the Mother Tongue: How
Multilingual Education Could Benefit the Futures of Hmong Girls in Laos”
Fung, Sharon. True Light Girls' College, USA. “The Overshadowing of Shadow Education: The Impacts of Shadow Education on Social Inequality and Quality of Education in Hong Kong and South Korea”
Panday, Ashwin. Keystone School, USA. “Climate Injustice: How the Living Conditions of Impoverished People Increase Their Vulnerability to Climate Change”
Atuana, Abigail. The Bronx High School of Science, USA. “Colonial Legacies and
Contemporary Governance: Impacts of Institutional Integrity on Poverty in Africa”
Meneses, Joaquín. Montessori International College, Peru. “Charting a New Course: Overcoming Historical and Societal Barriers to Computer Science Education in Peru”
Liao, Zimo. Sendelta International Academy Shenzhen, China. “Ethnic Tourism and Language Policies in China: How does Han Chauvinism in Government Policies and Ethnic Tourism Impact Ethnic Minority Culture and Living?”
Silver Medal
Subramaniam, Ashwin. Memphis University School, USA. “Poverty, Police, and Lessons from Other Cities: Addressing the Gun Violence Issue in Memphis”
Eguia, Safira. Sagrado Corazon- Sophianum, Peru. ”The Mining Pollution Upshot in Drinking Waters in the Highlands of Peru: Uncovering the Health and Integrity Impact in Vulnerable Communities”
Mendoza, Yhelsy Nikol Torrrico. Santa Rosa de Lima, Fe y Alegría, Bolivia. ”Unveiling Inefficiencies In Bolivia’s Education: A Comparative & Evaluative Study Of Government’s Decisions During Covid-19 And The Discrepancies They Unveiled”
Zhou, Shumiao. Maumee Valley Country Day School, China. “Comparative Analysis of Mental Health Disparities Between Chinese Public and International High School Students: The Impact of Educational Environment and Socioeconomic Status“
Feng, Tsz Kiu.BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour, China.”Bride Trafficking in China: A Layered and Thorough Patriarchal Oppression on Women and Their Bodies”
Vikramaditya, Nishant. Interlake High School, USA. “Underutilized Aid: An Analysis of Barriers and Enablers to the Integration of Technology into Education of Developing Countries”
Ricardo, Ester Borges Frickes. Colégio Pedro II, Brazil. “Favelization: Historical Dynamics of Socioeconomic Segregation and Access to Quality Education in Rio de Janeiro”
Vikramaditya, Vedant. Interlake High School, USA. “Food Insecurity and its Effects on Physical and Cognitive Development of Children in Southeast Asia”
Ferreyros, Rodrigo. Innova Schools Arabiscos, Peru.”Beyond the School Gates: How Educational Disparities in Peru Impact Access to Higher Education and Career Inequalities?”
Levine, Nicholas. Salpointe Catholic High School, USA. “Corruption and Guatemala: An Analysis of How Corruption Leads to Poverty in Guatemala and Throughout the World“
Wen, Ye Wei. Shenzhen College of International Education, China. “Unveiling the shadows: Exploring the reasons behind the persistence of corruption West Africa”
Fu, Zihan. "Stamford American international School Singapore", China. “Breaking barriers: the legacy of China's feudal history and its impact on gender inequality”
Correa, Thaís. Vallesol, Peru. “Overcoming Barriers: Financial Literacy and Poverty Reduction in Rural Peru”
Rizvi, Amna. Keystone School, USA. “Beyond the Bin: Solutions for Reducing Food Waste Across Schools, Stores, Restaurants, and Homes in the United States”
Bronze Medal
Man, Jianwei. Shenzhen College of International Education, China. “Impact of News MediaPor trayal on East Asian Female Athletes: An Analysis of Media Influence on Female Sports Participation”
Wang, Zihe. Beijing National Day School, China. “Assess the Potential Integration of Traditional Knowledge of Urban Planning and Historical Dynamics into Modern Climate Adaptation Strategies”
Davila, Ashly Nicole Avalos. I.E "Santa Rosa", Peru. “Navigating the Impact of Social Media on Academic Performance: A Study of Its Effects on University Students”
Zhu, Xiangyi. Shenzhen Senior High School, China. ”Dissecting the technological innovation system in China: Analysis of Triple helix in China”
Khanna, Prisha. Morris Hills High School, USA. “Pharmaceutical Influence on Healthcare Policies”
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