Syringa State Community Research Lab works on a wide variety of projects. Our most recent research projects include an National Science Foundation (NSF) funded pilot study on political polarization, an investigation of student retention in the Boise State Sociology Department, and an assessment of the Boise School District’s free breakfast program. In the table below, you’ll find information about both our past and present projects.
| Project Partner(s) | Project Type | Project Description | Project Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Arthur Scarritt and Dr. Michael Kreiter– Independent Researchers | National Science Foundation Funded (NSF) Grant–Pilot Study | Investigation into the discourse surrounding political polarization and its effects on the structuring of white supremacy. Article: https://doi.org/10.1177/15365042251318674 | December 2023 – November 2024 Project Completed |
| Boise State University Department of Sociology | Program assessment | Assessment of the change in student retention rate within the Department of Sociology by conducting focus groups with undergraduate students who were enrolled in sociology courses. | January 2025 – June 2025 Project Completed |
| Boise School District | Program Assessment | Assessment of the impact that the implementation of a K-12 free breakfast program has had in the Boise School District. | October 2024 – Present Ongoing |