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Current funding for education is largely dependent on property taxes and as a result, there is an inequitable access to resources from school district to school district. This paper addresses this inequity by providing an analysis on the consolidation of school districts. The analysis includes case studies from multiple states, a literature study on existing research on consolidation, and a proposal for the state of Arizona, the state where this paper originates. Overall, this paper acknowledges that consolidation is not a universal solution to educational inequity and the successful implementation of this process. Rather, it is a way to reduce the gap.
ContributorsFu, Angela (Author) / Ludlow, Carlyn (Thesis director) / Clausen, Jennifer (Committee member) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2018-05
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This project offers a multi-perspective overview of why art matters in ecology. Combining the research of others with my own art and insight from within the academic system, I address the breadth of applications that art has in science education. The goal of this project is to show that creative engagement can foster a sustainable mindset, make science-learning more accessible, and encourage progress in social and environmental justice in an integrative, interdisciplinary way.
ContributorsSvitak, Lo (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Chew, Matthew (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the benefits and barriers of the circular economy in comparison to the traditional, single-use linear economy. The project scope pertains to a case study of a 100% reusable cup café store, conducting analysis through an environmental, financial, and social lens. Two tools were created to analyze this program. A life cycle analysis was designed to interpret environmental impacts, and a total cost assessment was designed to analyze operational financing. The main finding of this work is to ensure that reusable cups exhibit an average lifetime, quantified in the number of uses, that exceeds environmental indicator break-even points to produce a lower emissions footprint within an open population café store setting.
ContributorsSroka, Sara (Author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Johnson, Nathan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionA creative project focused on addressing food insecurity within ASU, addressing problems faced between the Pitchfork Pantry and ASU on the Basic Needs Task Force, and finding innovative and sustainable solutions to continue combatting food insecurity efforts at ASU.
ContributorsDickson, Ren (Author) / McCoy, Maureen (Thesis director) / Cunningham, Anna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The primary goal of our nonprofit organization, Plant-ED, is to deepen the average individual’s knowledge regarding sustainability and to inspire our users to engage in a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability. To accomplish this vision, we have created a digital platform where users can easily find information on upcoming events, activities, and alternative products that truly embody a mindset of sustainability. Our team will be the main and constant source of content for our website, however our users are also able to interact with the website through blog posts and subscriptions. Additionally, our platform has a section dedicated to explaining the impact of recycling and shows the devastating effects if humans do not take accountability for their choices and develop more sustainable habits. The ultimate goal for our website is for it to be a place where we can promote our partners’ products which are either alternatives to unsustainable products or companies who donate some of their proceeds to help create a greener world. The profit from the commission we receive from our partners and subscription services will be reinvested into expanding our digital platform and partnerships.
ContributorsMahoney, Emma (Author) / Weiderhoft, Isabella (Co-author) / Meyers, Zoe (Co-author) / Smith, Connor (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Balven, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The primary goal of our nonprofit organization, Plant-ED, is to deepen the average individual’s knowledge regarding sustainability and to inspire our users to engage in a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability. To accomplish this vision, we have created a digital platform where users can easily find information on upcoming events, activities, and alternative products that truly embody a mindset of sustainability. Our team will be the main and constant source of content for our website, however our users are also able to interact with the website through blog posts and subscriptions. Additionally, our platform has a section dedicated to explaining the impact of recycling and shows the devastating effects if humans do not take accountability for their choices and develop more sustainable habits. The ultimate goal for our website is for it to be a place where we can promote our partners’ products which are either alternatives to unsustainable products or companies who donate some of their proceeds to help create a greener world. The profit from the commission we receive from our partners and subscription services will be reinvested into expanding our digital platform and partnerships.
ContributorsSmith, Connor (Author) / Mahoney, Emma (Co-author) / Weiderhoft, Isabella (Co-author) / Myers, Zoe (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Balven, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Music festivals are often used as a way to generate money for a company or cause. In the case of Keep Tempe Beautiful, the organization is looking to create a sustainable music festival that will generate revenue to keep the organization going. Keep Tempe Beautiful is an organization that is volunteer-based with goals to end littering, improve recycling, and keep the city looking beautiful. Creating a sustainable festival, named Tempe City Roots, that aligns with these goals comes with research, problem-solving, and lots of planning.
As seen in the reflection and presentations, I have helped plan Tempe City Roots and created sustainable solutions to implement at the festival. Along with planning the overall festival (logistics, branding, agreements), I created my own brand, Friendly Festival, that follows the guidelines created for Tempe City Roots and will apply the guidelines to other festivals so they can implement and create a sustainable and environmentally friendly festival.
ContributorsCahill, Alexandra (Author) / Trujillo, Rhett (Thesis director) / Kuhn, Anthony (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2024-05