Begin with a possibility.

01 / Sustainability

Less waste. Better systems.

The question

Which published food-waste reduction approaches could inform a feasible school proposal?

Suggested approach

Compare published interventions, their context, costs and evidence quality. Use public information.

Possible output

An evidence-informed proposal with an evaluation plan.

Practical limitation

Evidence from another setting may not transfer; implementation needs school permission.

02 / Neuroscience & learning

Sleep, attention & what we know

The question

How consistent is published evidence linking sleep and attention?

Suggested approach

Compare studies, their age groups, measures and possible confounders. Do not collect classmates’ health information.

Possible output

A critical literature review and an evidence map.

Practical limitation

Observational associations cannot establish that sleep alone causes a change in attention.

03 / Responsible technology

Whose data? Whose decisions?

The question

How do published evaluations reveal different patterns of AI error across groups?

Suggested approach

Examine an appropriate public dataset or published evaluations; document definitions and sampling.

Possible output

A transparent comparison with a discussion of fairness.

Practical limitation

A benchmark captures only part of a system’s real-world context.

04 / Humanities

Reading fairness between the lines

The question

How do selected texts frame fairness and identity through narrative voice?

Suggested approach

Choose a small, justified set of texts and compare passages, context and alternative interpretations.

Possible output

A comparative essay with close readings.

Practical limitation

Text selection shapes the argument; acknowledge other plausible interpretations.

05 / Social impact

Access begins with evidence

The question

What barriers to a community resource are visible in public information?

Suggested approach

Review public reports and service information; compare proposed responses and their assumptions.

Possible output

An evidence-informed access plan with practical next steps.

Practical limitation

Public information cannot stand in for lived experience; further engagement needs faculty guidance.