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DescriptionOur project utilizes oral history interviews and archival research to document the local history of Dia de los Muertos from the 1970's to now. We focus on Xicanindio, a multidisciplinary arts organization founded in Mesa in 1975.
ContributorsLomeli-Gonzalez, Jesus (Author) / Carr, Allie (Co-author) / Karim, Tajilynn (Co-author) / Ortiz, Clara (Co-author) / Perez, Mileidi (Co-author) / Phillips, Natalie (Co-author) / Robbins, Emily (Co-author) / Serrano-Hernandez, Helen (Co-author) / Sandoval, Mathew (Thesis director) / Fonseca-Chavez, Vanessa (Committee member) / Sangmeister, Emily (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Graphic Information Technology (Contributor) / School of Applied Sciences and Arts (Contributor) / Tech Entrepreneurship & Mgmt (Contributor) / School of Transborder Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This research explores the intricate relationship between the economy and fashion, examining how economic conditions dictate what individuals purchase and influence fashion trends. I developed a marketing framework that provides fashion companies with a structured way of forecasting fashion trends, selecting merchandise, and making marketing decisions relative to financial conditions through seven theories. Through access to this model, the fashion industry can move beyond reactive decisions and toward proactive, economy-oriented marketing strategies, maximizing success.
ContributorsStokesberry, Tate (Author) / Lee, Christopher (Thesis director) / Shrigley, Lisa (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / ASU FIDM (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This paper explores the connection between capitalism, cancel culture, and feminism through the lens of the Disney princesses, Snow White and Ariel. By analyzing social media commentary, scenes from both the animated and live-action films, and various scholarship, this project aims to explain how the general public's perceptions of the princesses reflects the expectations placed upon women in real life.
ContributorsSanders, Katie (Author) / Van Engen, Dagmar (Thesis director) / Miller, April (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained significant attention for their potential in environmental remediation, particularly for heavy metal removal. This study evaluated two MOF variants, iron BTC (Fe-BTC) and iron-copper BTC (Fe-Cu-BTC), for their effectiveness in removing arsenic from contaminated water. The first experiment investigated the arsenic adsorption capacity of varying dosages of Fe-BTC and Fe-Cu-BTC powders, ranging from 0.5 mg to 10 mg. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis confirmed that arsenic removal occurred under all conditions, with Fe-BTC exhibiting superior performance. The highest arsenic removal efficiency was observed with Fe-BTC at 9 mg, making it the optimal dosage for further study. Building upon these findings, a reuse study was conducted to assess the recyclability of Fe-BTC. Due to the limited reusability of 9 mg, the dosage was increased to 30 mg, and the material was tested over three reuse cycles. Additionally, the effectiveness of ethanol versus methanol as a washing solvent between reuse cycles was evaluated. The results provided insights into the sustainability of Fe-BTC as an arsenic adsorbent and the influence of solvent choice on its performance. This research contributes to the understanding of MOF-based arsenic removal strategies and highlights the potential for Fe-BTC in water treatment applications.
ContributorsDao, Michelle (Author) / Lu, Samantha (Co-author) / Garcia-Segura, Sergi (Thesis director) / Fisher, Taylor (Committee member) / Flores, Kenneth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Sustainable Engineering & Built Envirnmt (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / School of Earth and Space Exploration (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This essay explores the factors that contribute to long and healthy lives by examining the Blue Zones—regions of the world where people live significantly longer than average. Drawing on the research of Dan Buettner, the essay highlights key lifestyle patterns shared by these communities, including strong social connections, regular physical activity, plant-based diets, and a sense of purpose. It also examines how environmental design and cultural norms in Blue Zones naturally support these behaviors, making healthy choices the default rather than the exception.
In addition to identifying what makes these regions unique, the essay connects Blue Zone principles to broader public health frameworks, such as the ecological model and the social determinants of health. It emphasizes that longevity is not solely a result of personal discipline, but is shaped by the environments in which people live. The discussion also addresses concerns about equity, asking how Blue Zone strategies can be applied in under-resourced communities to avoid deepening health disparities.
Ultimately, the essay argues that unlocking the secrets of longevity requires not only individual lifestyle changes but systemic efforts to build healthier, more supportive environments for everyone.
ContributorsScott, Trynity (Author) / Sturgess, Jessica (Thesis director) / Miller, Jordan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This report examines how enhancing key supply chain competitive priorities such as efficiency, quality, cost, timely delivery, and flexibility can lead to improved operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. By analyzing top companies around the world, including Amazon, Walmart, Toyota, Allbirds, Apple, and Starbucks, this research highlights how innovative strategies and advanced technologies support both operational performance and sustainable outcomes. Based on industry research, academic sources, and insights from an Amazon internship, the thesis concludes that combining supply chain competitiveness with environmental and social responsibility leads to long-term business success.
ContributorsKasse, Annette (Author) / Printezis, Antonios (Thesis director) / Vitikas, Stanley (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis explores the emotional and ideological mechanisms by which citizens rationalize national decline, proposing a self-reinforcing cycle between perceptions of decline and the erosion of national identity. Drawing on political theory, polling data, firsthand interviews, and historical case studies—especially that of the British Empire—this study identifies three primary catalysts for perceived decline: a loss of control, a loss of institutional trust, and a disintegration of national will. It then categorizes five coping mechanisms—jingoism, nationalist populism, anti-patriotism, exceptionalism, and apathy—as symptomatic responses to these pressures. The final section argues that revolutionary mass movements are the terminus of this cycle, driven not solely by material grievances but by a psychological rupture in the national myth. Using the French Revolution as a case study, this work suggests that while the conditions of modern decline are unprecedented in form, the emotional patterns they elicit are deeply historical. Declinism, far from being a partisan fiction, emerges as a universal and cyclical feature of great power dynamics.
ContributorsAsh, Benjamin (Author) / Harper, Tobias (Thesis director) / Cohen, Jeffrey (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis explores how affordable mixed-use developments can foster social connection, economic resilience, and cultural vibrancy by combining housing with small businesses, artist spaces, and community hubs. Using Lake Flato and Dig Studio’s design as inspiration, the research asks: how can spaces be designed to further collaborate with and amplify these goals?
Drawing from William H. Whyte’s work and case studies like the New York High Line and AVA LA Arts District, this thesis examines how current shared spaces support inclusive, thriving neighborhoods while also identifying areas where these existing structures fall short.
The project proposes a new design framework, showcased over One Chandler, a development project breaking ground just north of the Lake Flato and Dig Studio site, re-imagining its ground floor as a musical composition — with each space acting like a musical note contributing to a larger, harmonious community. Ultimately, this thesis argues that affordable mixed-use developments, when designed intentionally, can create adaptable, collaborative, and self-sustaining urban environments.
ContributorsDeys, Samantha (Author) / Underwood, Max (Thesis director) / Hoover, Abigail (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionKALE’s Catered Vending maximizes revenue by offering customized vending solutions that align with the unique preferences of each location’s customer base.
ContributorsHecker, Alexander (Author) / Richardson, Kyle (Co-author) / Hack, Landon (Co-author) / Buxton, Emma (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Giles, Bret (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Eyewitness misidentifications are among the leading causes of wrongful convictions, making it crucial to identify the factors that contribute to these errors (Wells et al., 2020). General impairment factors, such as poor viewing conditions, reduce overall identification accuracy. In contrast, suspect-bias factors, such as biased lineup composition, specifically increase the likelihood of misidentifying the suspect. According to applied lineup theory, general impairment factors exacerbate the effects of suspect-bias factors (Brewer & Wells, 2011). Charman and Wells (2006) suggested that when memory is weak, eyewitnesses rely more on non-memory-based strategies (e.g., relative comparisons between lineup members) and less on memory-based strategies (i.e., absolute judgments between each lineup member and the witness’s memory of the culprit) when making identification decisions. I tested whether poor viewing conditions (a general impairment factor) exacerbate the effect of lineup bias (a suspect-bias factor) on suspect identifications. I hypothesized that the effect of lineup bias on suspect identifications would be stronger under poor viewing conditions. Overall, there was no evidence of an interaction between viewing conditions and lineup bias for innocent suspect identifications, but biased lineups led to more innocent suspect identifications overall. For guilty suspects, I found a small interaction effect suggesting that lineup bias had a stronger influence under poor viewing conditions, unlike for innocent suspects. I discussed the need for future research to further examine this pattern and clarify the mechanisms driving these effects.
ContributorsDoneva, Simona (Author) / Smalarz, Laura (Thesis director) / Trinkner, Rick (Committee member) / Hacibektasoglu, Deniz (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05