Honors Case Study ChalleNGE

The Honors Case Study Challenge provides chapters with the opportunity to supplement their Honors in Action research based on the 2022/2023 Honors Study Topic, The Art and Science of Play, with the use of newspapers of varying viewpoints. The Challenge also provides members an enhanced learning experience using newspapers, print or online, and encourages them to stay abreast of current events.

Individual members or chapters may enter the competition. The four award-winning entries received a $500 scholarship award.

Award Recipients

"Living in a Barbie Economy"
Daniela Benitez
Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapter
Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey

“The Therapeutic Power of Play in Treating PTSD”
Herbert Berko
Eta Kappa Chapter
Black Hawk College
Moline, Illinois

“The Role of Play in Developing Social and Cognitive Skills in Children”
Corrina Boyer
Alpha Epsilon Chi Chapter
Fingers Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, New York

“Finding the Balance: Competitiveness vs Participation in Youth Sports”
Funminiyi Oluwaniyi
Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter
Dallas College, North Lake
Irving, Texas

Honorable Mentions

“The Healing Power of Martial Arts”
Alpha Tau Rho Chapter
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, North Carolina

“The Importance of Play: How Play Engages Development and Mental Health for Children and Adults”
Melinda Amarantes
Beta Eta Phi Chapter
Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts

“Human v. Machine: How AI Proliferation is Impacting the Flow State”
Beta Nu Eta Chapter
Citrus College
Glendora, California

“The Importance of Play in Cognitive Development and Mental Health from Birth to Adulthood”
Brian Michael Holloway
Kappa Nu Chapter
College of Central Florida
Ocala, Florida