The goal of this study was to examine objective and subjective definitions of trauma exposure and their utility in predicting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Preliminary findings suggest that, while objective definitions of trauma exp ... osure (e.g., DSM-5 Criterion A events) are at times significantly associated with PTSD symptoms, a strong correlation also exists between subjective definitions of trauma and PTSD symptom severity. Read more

The goal of my capstone project was to inform, educate, and promote a tribal art form called Warli painting to the western audience. Warli Art Foundation is an NGO that works for the Warli community from a small village in India that practices this a ... rt form and actively promotes it through it's various workshops, products, social media presence, and merchandise. Read more

The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) is looking for new opportunities to find sufficient funding for their organization. The purpose of this recommendation report is to show evidence from the team’s exploration and analys ... is of methods to improve CHIP’s funding. These methods, using field and desk research methods, include: -Picking out why it is hard for nonprofits to find funding -Understanding why people donate to nonprofits -Studying how other nonprofits get their funding -Looking for patterns in other nonprofits on their employees and their job descriptions -Finding ways for CHIP to reach a specific audience -Understanding a nonprofit’s funding Read more

Hampton Designs Studio is seeking consumer growth. We have concluded that the best means would be to branch out and utilize social media for advertising and marketing. We have conducted local studies and performed extensive research to determine what ... platform should be utilized most and how to navigate this process for optimal results. This report recommends using Instagram as its main marketing platform and suggests strategies through primary and secondary research that has been conducted. These strategies include: social media marketing and online advertising, techniques on building a following and creating loyal followers, and an expansion of consumers. An explanation of how we obtained this material will be provided in this report by detailing our research methodology, analysis, and recommendations. Read more

The IU School of Medicine Recommendation Report examines the challenges students face with academic advising during their undergraduate experience. Our team started the project by researching best practices in advising trends and successful advising ... strategies. The research included searching scholarly databases first, then expanded to internet-based searches to look at advising programs at other universities. After one hundred hours of digital research, the team assessed IUPUI student experiences through a local study and emailed several academic advisors to get their feedback. Our report analyzes the results and suggests practical options to support effective advising practices at IUPUI. Read more

The IUPUI School of Informatics and Computing (SOIC) have been exploring various recruitment methods to effectively communicate with prospective students about their program. Their primary goals are to have potential students buy into their undergrad ... uate programs and have them commit to giving their contact information. With the contact information of these students, it becomes easier for the SOIC to keep them informed. Read more

The Olaniyan Scholars Program Recommendation Report examines best practices to engage and support undergraduate research opportunities for African American students at IUPUI. Currently, universities including IUPUI face challenges as they create unde ... rgraduate, interdisciplinary research positions that attract emerging African American scholars during their undergraduate degree program. Our report documents challenges and suggests practical steps the Olaniyan Scholars Program can take to engage and support young scholars. Read more

The Copper Trace recommendation report looks at industry-level practices and cutting-edge research to determine how best to improve retention of CNAs, RNs, and LPNs past the first 90 days for this local long-term care facility. This project suggests ... evidence-based options to support retention, including implementing a mentorship program, increasing employee engagement and recognition, and a team-based communication program to improve overall work environment. Read more

The Copper Trace recommendation report looks at industry-level practices and cutting-edge research to determine how best to improve retention of CNAs, RNs, and LPNs past the first 90 days for this local long-term care facility. This project suggests ... evidence-based options to support retention, including implementing a mentorship program, increasing employee engagement and recognition, and a team-based communication program to improve overall work environment. Read more

The Copper Trace recommendation report looks at industry-level practices and cutting-edge research to determine how best to improve retention of CNAs, RNs, and LPNs past the first 90 days for this local long-term care facility. This project suggests ... evidence-based options to support retention, including implementing a mentorship program, increasing employee engagement and recognition, and a team-based communication program to improve overall work environment. Read more