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The Processing of Psychological and Neurological Trauma in a Global Context

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This thesis explores the personal and academic development gained through active engagement with a series of lectures supported by the Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies, and introduced to me through Dr. Laura Jakubczak’s Global Citizen thesis pathway during the 2024-2025 academic year. By attending a selection…

This thesis explores the personal and academic development gained through active engagement with a series of lectures supported by the Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies, and introduced to me through Dr. Laura Jakubczak’s Global Citizen thesis pathway during the 2024-2025 academic year. By attending a selection of events focused on global engagement, particularly within the context of Eastern Europe and Eurasia, this project investigates how becoming a more informed global citizen can contribute to future endeavors, especially within the fields of neuroscience and psychology. A central theme of this exploration is the culturally nuanced processing of psychological and neurological trauma, particularly in relation to war and tense political environments within the aforementioned regions. Through engagement with the lecture series and supplementary academic texts on neuropsychological trauma, coping mechanisms, and the impact of conflict on mental states, this thesis examines themes of individual and collective memory, intergenerational trauma, varied responses to trauma (including rebuilding and the development of unhealthy coping mechanisms), as well as the role of religion in navigating adversity. Ultimately, this thesis reflects on the key takeaways from this interdisciplinary experience and its implications for a more culturally sensitive and globally informed approach to the study and understanding of the human mind.
ContributorsRojas, Hannah (Author) / Jakubczak, Laura (Thesis director) / Brokaw, David (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2025-05

From Ports to People: Exploring Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in a Chaotic World

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This thesis explores how major events—like armed conflict, sanctions, and disinformation—disrupt the systems that move goods around the world. These systems, called supply chains, are often thought of in economic terms, but they are also deeply connected to people, culture, and memory. Through a series of lectures, films, and discussions hosted by Arizona State…

This thesis explores how major events—like armed conflict, sanctions, and disinformation—disrupt the systems that move goods around the world. These systems, called supply chains, are often thought of in economic terms, but they are also deeply connected to people, culture, and memory. Through a series of lectures, films, and discussions hosted by Arizona State University’s Melikian Center, this research looks closely at how trade is affected by the war in Ukraine, corruption in the Balkans, and the use of propaganda to shape public opinion and economic decisions. From blocked ports to factories reduced to rubble, the thesis uncovers how trade is not just about shipping materials—it’s about the lives, histories, and futures of entire communities.
ContributorsShah, Shriya (Author) / Jakubczak, Laura (Thesis director) / Brokaw, David (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2025-05