The “Research Thing” Prize sponsored by the Coates Library seeks to highlight the rigorous and reflective research methods of our Trinity University students, while also recognizing the creative and innovative ways that research is involved in their work. Browse the winning selections and notable mentions below. Research submissions can be found in the Digital Commons. For more information on the awards, visit the Research Awards page.
Grand Prize Winners
Samantha Henry, Zoe Grout, Hope Walker-Tamboli, and Ardi Saunders
Other Submissions
Lindsey Bonin
“The Law of Love”: Penal Reform as the Bridge to Social Gospel
Amanda Bratton
An Ethical Analysis of Performing Brain Studies on Transgender People
Yukiko Yamazaki
Ways of Seeing in Anthropology
Catherine Grace Hoffman
Does Mortality Salience Priming Influence an Individual’s Perceptions of Healthy Behaviors as Important?
Maria Zaharatos
Strategic Gatekeeping: Geopolitical Objectives and Turkey’s Syrian Refugee Policy
Gabriela Jodas Salgado
Should Children 9-12 Have Access to Social Media?
Committee's Special Citations
Special Citations
Blended Research Award, for distinction in blending Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Catherine Hoffman
Maverick Award, presented to projects exhibiting boldness in their insight: Yukiko Yamazaki
Narrative Award, presented for exceptional research narrative: Lindsey Bonin
Global Insights Award, presented to projects that enhance understanding of international issues: Maria Zaharatos
Social Justice Award, presented to projects that extend social justice efforts: Amanda Bratton
Promise Award, for distinction in research by a first-year student: Gabriela Salgado