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This GRA position will support Justice-Impacted Individuals Voting Effectively (JIIVE) on the project titled “Ending the Punishment of Food Through Replanting the Seeds of Justice.” The project aims to explore food justice within Minnesota’s prison system by investigating land use and opportunities for urban agriculture as a means of addressing food insecurity and supporting reentry for justice-impacted individuals. The project will focus on historical land ownership, potential for food production on underutilized MN DOC land, and envisioning community-centered land uses, with the goal of producing advocacy resources. Due to confidentiality constraints, data on prison food quality and procurement practices may be limited; alternative data sources, including public reports and firsthand accounts, will be explored to address these gaps. The final deliverables include a Story Map, executive report, and advocacy materials that support JIIVE’s long-term mission of achieving equity after incarceration.
 

This GRA position will support the Minnesota Homeownership Center’s project, "Quantifying Equitable Homeownership Access in Minnesota by Race and County." The project aims to assess and visualize racial disparities in homeownership across Minnesota. Through this research, the Center will develop actionable insights for policymakers and housing advocates, helping them target interventions to reduce homeownership inequities by addressing both county-level and racial disparities in the housing market. The GRA will play a critical role in gathering and analyzing data to inform the Minnesota Homeownership Center's strategic plan and upcoming policy recommendations. Key activities include developing a Tableau-based data visualization tool, quantifying housing affordability needs by county and race, and collaborating with a committee of housing data experts from statewide organizations. The project’s outcomes will guide future housing policy, supporting the Center’s mission of advancing equitable homeownership opportunities across Minnesota. Preference will be given to students who are available and interested in a 2+ semester appointment. 

 

Don't forget that you can apply anytime for the Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program with the new rolling application process!