Research with a Public Purpose: Thesis Presentations by Stanford's Public Service Scholars

What public service contributions can research make to addressing public issues? Stanford's undergraduate Public Service Scholars will present their honors thesis research to a campus and public audience on May 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Haas Center for Public Service (562 Salvatierra Walk; directions and more information can be found at http://haas.stanford.edu).

Founded by the Haas Center for Public Service in 1994, the Public Service Scholars Program offers seniors writing an honors thesis the opportunity to consider how their research might benefit a specific community, constituency, or organization. This year, twelve scholars formed an interdisciplinary community to support their thesis writing while discussing the potential for research to effect positive social change. 

Scholars from disciplines ranging from biological sciences and electrical engineering to international relations and cultural anthropology will present research on diverse topics, such as bicultural education in Guatemala, mammogram usage among Asian American women, education policy in India, and emergency contraception use among college students.