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The ASU School of Dance presents The Dance Annual, March 5-7, with works by dance faculty, alumni, graduate, undergraduate, and visiting artists, performed at Galvin Playhouse Theatre and Plaza.
ContributorsHerberger Institute School of Dance (Publisher) / Fitzgerald, Mary (Choreographer) / Ammerman, Mark C. (Lighting designer, Lighting designer) / Benard, Jacqueline (Costume designer, Costume designer) / Canto, Melissa (Dancer, Dancer) / Leite, Ashleigh (Choreographer) / Koch, Carolyn (Lighting designer) / Mihaleva, Galina (Costume designer, Costume designer) / Mumford, Jessica (Set designer, Videographer, Choreographer, Costume designer) / Abruzzi, Lucio (Dancer, Choreographer, Costume designer) / Grabianowski, Nicole (Dancer) / Jones, Jessica (Dancer) / Klem, Amy (Dancer) / McHale, Samantha (Dancer) / Millizer, Emily (Dancer) / Pellegrino, Laura (Dancer) / Wilcox, Madeline (Dancer) / Wrobel, Tara (Dancer, Choreographer) / Karr, Mandi (Dancer) / Zakrzewski, Emily (Dancer) / Newman, Emily (Choreographer, Dancer, Costume designer) / Fehser, Janelle (Musician, Dancer) / Trujillo, Davey (Lighting designer) / Bradley, LaTefia (Dancer) / Castro, Miguel (Dancer) / Pool, Amanda (Dancer) / Promisson, Jessica (Dancer) / Tryon, Chelsi (Dancer) / Ferrell, Rebecca A. (Choreographer) / Frost, Randi (Dancer) / McGloin, Aaron (Lighting designer) / Gonzales, Anthony (Dancer) / Ricker, Gina (Dancer) / Ramsey, Ashlee (Choreographer, Dancer) / Waugh, Whitney (Dancer) / Conder, Carley (Choreographer) / Syslo, Celine (Costume designer, Dancer) / West, Misty (Dancer) / Stephens, Jr., Sammy (Choreographer, Composer) / Aguire, Alex (Dancer) / Gillie, Randy (Dancer) / Mayes, Paige (Dancer) / Nuvayestewa, Lorin (Dancer) / Schneider, Samantha (Dancer)
Created2010
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The current state of financial inequality in America is showing multiple economic and social problems that harm the American dream and legacy. It is found that increasing inequality causes slower GDP growth, underinvestment in human capital, and disproportionate shifting of political power to the rich. Researches show that Average Americans do not realize how severe inequality has gotten over the past few decades, but one thing is clear: What they thought as ideal distribution of wealth is nowhere close to the reality. In this thesis, I examine the current state of inequality and how it has changed since the 1980s. Then, I present reasons why inequality has been on an increasing trend and identify what economic policies lead to rising inequality. With analysis of Reaganomics (trickle-down economics), I make an argument that reducing taxes on the rich might provide a short-term boost in the national economy, but such policy soon encounters side effects and is unsustainable. Fighting inequality is an imperative step to boost the American middle class and maintain sustainable and stable economic growth. In order to relieve inequality down closer to what Americans picked as the appropriate level, I present two recommendations that can be effective in fighting inequality. One is to reform the tax policies to make it more progressive especially towards the top 5% and shift the tax burden from the bottom to the top, while implementing stricter regulations regarding tax evasion. Next is to provide disadvantaged students with better access to higher education by subsidizing public universities more and lowering FAFSA rate. Realizing one's earning potential starts with education, and higher education today is more important than any other time in the past. Once these solutions prove effective and inequality is relieved, America will be able to regain her reputation as land of opportunity and enjoy faster economic growth.
ContributorsOh, Jae Yoon (Author) / Hoffman, David (Thesis director) / Sadusky, Brian (Committee member) / Yim, Roy (Committee member) / Department of Finance (Contributor) / School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2015-12
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Urban agriculture includes both farming and gardening, typically in a community format, in urban areas. Agrihoods are neighborhoods centered around food production and they are becoming more popular residential areas as the local food movement grows. Agritopia is one of these agrihoods; located in Gilbert, Arizona, it contains both an urban farm and a community garden. Agritopia is oft cited for being an exemplary agrihood. This thesis uses Agritopia as a case study for exploring the challenges associated with urban agriculture in the Sonoran Desert.
Most urban agriculture sites experience challenges related to sustainability, but in the Sonoran Desert, even more challenges arise as a result of a unique climate, soil conditions, intense storms, and water scarcity. The objective of this project was to obtain information on common barriers to urban agriculture in the Sonoran Desert, as well as ways to overcome these barriers that will be made public for the purpose of improving sustainability of similar agriculture projects. I used interviews with gardeners and farm staff as my primary research method to gain insight to these barriers and solutions, and I coded their responses relating to challenges according to frequency mentioned. Using my findings, I compiled a thorough list of recommendations that urban agriculture projects in the Sonoran Desert or in similar climatic areas can use to achieve greater success and sustainable outcomes.
Most urban agriculture sites experience challenges related to sustainability, but in the Sonoran Desert, even more challenges arise as a result of a unique climate, soil conditions, intense storms, and water scarcity. The objective of this project was to obtain information on common barriers to urban agriculture in the Sonoran Desert, as well as ways to overcome these barriers that will be made public for the purpose of improving sustainability of similar agriculture projects. I used interviews with gardeners and farm staff as my primary research method to gain insight to these barriers and solutions, and I coded their responses relating to challenges according to frequency mentioned. Using my findings, I compiled a thorough list of recommendations that urban agriculture projects in the Sonoran Desert or in similar climatic areas can use to achieve greater success and sustainable outcomes.
ContributorsAnglin, Paige Elizabeth (Author) / Eakin, Hallie (Thesis director) / Norton, Susan (Committee member) / School of Sustainability (Contributor, Contributor) / School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
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This project draws sustainability material out of the textbook and into the body using a
role play simulation modeled around Michigan wolf management. In this case, role play simulation is a game fabricated to reflect the complexity of real-world conflict. The goal of the exercise is to engage players in mock negotiation and expand their knowledge of wicked environmental problems. By encouraging participants to question their own thought process, the activity aims to foster a transformational experience.
role play simulation modeled around Michigan wolf management. In this case, role play simulation is a game fabricated to reflect the complexity of real-world conflict. The goal of the exercise is to engage players in mock negotiation and expand their knowledge of wicked environmental problems. By encouraging participants to question their own thought process, the activity aims to foster a transformational experience.
ContributorsVermeer, Danielle Nicole (Author) / Cloutier, Scott (Thesis director) / Movahed, Neda (Committee member) / School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
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Low back pain is a worldwide health problem. Preoperative education is essential to provide patients with information across the continuum of care. Gaps exist among healthcare organizations regarding deficiencies in properly educating patients about their surgical experience. The lack of proper preoperative education can negatively impact reimbursement for healthcare systems, providers, and patient outcomes. In a large metropolitan tertiary care center providing spine surgery, an evidence-based project was implemented. A self-developed pre and post intervention surveys was given assessing patients’ knowledge and surgical expectations after surgery. A tri-fold education pamphlet was given to the participants with information that included detailed information regarding expectations before and after surgery.
Descriptive statistics were used to describe the sample and outcome variable. An increase in knowledge in expectations after surgery was noted from pre-intervention (mean 1.83, SD .408) to post-intervention (mean 1.67, SD .816) with a Cohen’s D of 0.248 although this was not statistically significant. However, the change in average length of stay (LOS) was significant. The average LOS for the project participants dropped from 4.54 days to 2.833 days which is within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines of 2.92 days for this surgical population. In conclusion, an increased in patients’ knowledge regarding expectations following surgery and decreased LOS was seen for the project participants.
ContributorsTrejo, Anna Janet (Author) / Baker, Laurie (Thesis advisor)
Created2019-05-03
An Analysis of the East Valley’s Homeless Services Compared with the Needs of the Unhoused Community
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This thesis shows the research results conducted in the East Valley of the Phoenix
Metropolitan Area and the thematic analysis of that data. Data were collected from a
small sample of interviews conducted by the researcher with staff of homeless outreach
organizations and clients of those organizations. A thematic analysis of the interview
data was conducted. The resulting analysis shows that a more significant focus should be
placed on reducing the number of clients in need who decline to use their services by
improving safety, trust, and access to resources and that organizations would benefit
from more consistent funding and a more considerable amount. Finally, as this thesis
shows, both organizations and their clients tend to agree that a lack of access to helpful
resources is a more significant problem than a lack of resources.
ContributorsHults, Clayton (Author) / Kelley, Jason (Thesis director) / Rosales Chavez, Jose-Benito (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Cycling is the most energy efficient mode of transportation. Bikes are critical for addressing climate change, and contribute to a more active population, safer streets, and lower household expenditures on transportation. Given this, understanding how existing cycling infrastructure is being used, including where and when, helps decision makers know what to invest in. This project does exactly that, counting cyclists and other active travel users in the city of Tempe across a whole day, and across the whole north of the city. Cycling in Tempe is already attractive in some areas of the city, but not others. The findings from this project were shared with stakeholders and community members in an interactive web map.
ContributorsLemarchand, Dorian (Author) / Salon, Deborah (Thesis director) / Jamme, Hue-Tam (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (Contributor)
Created2024-05