{"id":4646,"date":"2019-03-26T16:02:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T20:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/harward\/?page_id=4646"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:44:13","slug":"research-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/harward\/research-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pictured Left to Right: Jalika Barrie ’28, Catherine Ryder (Spurwink partner), Darby Nicholson ’26, Nate Oppenheim ’28, Graca Bila ’28, and Taylor Glick ’26 during their poster presentation showcasing their research project entitled, “Examining Compassion Fatigue Across Departments Within the Spurwink Centers”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Do you have a mountain of data that you don\u2019t have the time, tools, or personnel to analyze? Are you seeking explanations of trends in the community that are affecting your work and your ability to carry out your organizational mission? Do you want to develop a program or educational curriculum that would build understanding of a local issue of vital importance? If so, the Harward Center for Community Partnerships is eager to connect you with well-qualified Bates College seniors who can use their research abilities to benefit you and the community. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fulfill their educational requirements at Bates, all seniors must complete a written thesis or capstone project that draws on the skills they have learned in their chosen major(s). These projects require at least a semester of in-depth research, with some students completing a year-long honors thesis. Some students choose to use their projects to address a need or research question identified by a community partner. Here are some examples of past community-engaged research projects undertaken by Bates seniors:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n