Akila Chalapathi, a fourth-year student at the University of Utah and a Bennion Scholar for three years, is collaborating with the International Refugee Committee (IRC) and Dr. James Bekker from the School of Dentistry for her Capstone project.
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Eliana Massey, a student in their final year at the University of Utah majoring in Philosophy of Science and museum studies, has been working on a capstone project developing a curriculum on culturally significant plants and foods that connect the Pacific Islands and the Americas for Pacific Heritage Academy (PHA), a K-8 charter school in Rose Park.
Xitlally Barajas wanted to join the Bennion Scholars program because they wanted to learn more about social justice.
Lauren Webb did historical research and created a virtual exhibit on Utah women's experiences during World War I. The exhibit is being utilized by Better Days, a nonprofit that creates and disseminates educational material on Utah women's history.
Emma wanted to work with Martha Hernandez from CESB and Professor Elizabeth Archuleta from Ethnic Studies to conduct a study about campus and community resources barriers