Turn Your Education into a Career with Passion and Purpose
You’re a Spider, so you dream big. You don’t want to land just any job after UR, but a purposeful career you’re passionate about.
At A&S NEXT, a career program specifically for Arts & Sciences students, you will:
The case study topics for 2021 are below:
Data Analytics: Problems and Promise
What kind of national data is available and how is it being used to identify and address pressing issues in society? What key data is missing from the story? Students in this case will take a deeper dive into the successes and limitations of existing data and identify strategies and interventions for leveraging data to improve societal outcomes.
Disparities in Health and Healthcare
As the U.S. population becomes increasingly diverse, it is more important than ever to address differences in health and access to healthcare based on social, economic, and environmental factors. This case will examine disparities in health and healthcare and develop strategies and interventions for creating more equitable health outcomes.
Environmental Impact of Urban Planning
Richmond’s history of racist practices in real estate and land development has resulted in climate differences that present threats to the health and well-being of the poorer and minority residents of the city. This case will explore this issue and identify strategies for addressing these inequities in Richmond neighborhoods.
Housing and Homelessness
Richmond, Virginia, like many large cities, faces challenges related to housing and homelessness, including high eviction rates and inability to pay rent. This case will more closely examine concerns related to this housing crisis and identify strategies and interventions for addressing these challenges.
Using the Arts to Design Social Justice Interventions
The arts can often play a critical role in commenting on inequities and designing interventions to address key societal issues. This case will explore how the arts can be used as a vehicle for facilitating dialogue about social justice.