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DescriptionThree Way is a student led effort to put an innovative spin on typical lawn games seen at tailgates and backyard barbeques. Our mission is to bring life to class American tailgate games and provide outdoor fun for students and families alike for decades to come.
ContributorsGaunt, Harrison (Author) / Botvinnik, Nicolas (Co-author) / Ilardi, Nicolas (Co-author) / Ponteras, Preston (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Pierce, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The various muscle fiber types as they are determined by their composition of the myosin heavy chain (MHC) isoform, whether it is pure type I (slow twitch) or pure type II (fast twitch), or a hybrid fiber type, are known to impact the overall metabolic function in humans (Serrano et al., 2019). While it is recognized that active high performing individuals (such as strength athletes) have a larger distribution of type IIa muscle fibers, the distribution of hybrid fibers in muscle of lean and physically inactive human fibers remains unknown (Serrano el. Al., 2019). Hybrid fibers are thought to be fibers in the transitional phase of muscle adaptation (Williamson et al. 2001). Previous studies have shown that resistance exercise training increases specialized fiber composition as compared to hybrid variants. Given the relationship between reduced metabolic activity and quantity of transitional fibers, it is possible that sedentary individuals may have a less effective metabolic profile. This study examines the composition of MHC content in muscle fibers, with a special emphasis on describing hybrid fibers in lean, physically-inactive individuals, to improve our understanding of muscle adaptation and metabolic health. The study provides a directed analysis of hybrid fibers into I/IIa and IIa/IIx groups in physically inactive humans, which adds to our knowledge of muscle fiber specialization in response to physical activity. This research proposes to test the hypothesis that an individual's distribution of muscle fiber types is influenced by the prevalence of hybrid fiber types, when categorized using single fiber SDS-PAGE, with a specific focus on lean individuals. Through single muscle fiber SDS PAGE analysis of 1821 fibers from 11 participants, 293 were identified as hybrid fibers, with a greater prevalence of IIa/IIx hybrids compared to lean-active healthy adults. Through this investigation, we aim to contribute valuable insights into the complex interplay between muscle fiber types, potentially informing future therapeutic strategies targeting muscle function and metabolic health.
ContributorsSodhi, Sukhleen (Author) / Katsanos, Christos (Thesis director) / Serrano, Nathan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Chef Tonito's aims to revolutionizes late- night college dining by offering healthy and nourishing alternatives to traditional fast food options; motivated from our personal experiences. Through surveys and market research, we have identified a significant need on campus. Recognizing the lack of healthy late- night food choices for college students, Chef Tonito's operates as a ghost kitchen offering pick up and delivery services for Arizona State University Students from 11pm to 3am on select days. Chef Tonito's simultaneously addresses the problem of scarce healthy late- night options while mitigating the unhealthy eating habits these traditional late options perpetuate. By leveraging social media, we have built a loyal customer base and sustainable business model that is profitable.
ContributorsCastro, Garrett (Author) / Chacon, Anthony (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Thomasson, Anna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Leptospirosis, a globally relevant zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira
interrogans, serves as a classic model for understanding the dynamics of one health disease. Its incidence prevalence reflects the relationship between human-animal-environmental interactions, with cases now transcending socioeconomic boundaries. This poses a multifaceted public health challenge, particularly along the densely populated East Coast of the United States with 100 to 150 cases reported annually. We hypothesize that understanding the spatial distribution of leptospirosis cases on the East Coast, particularly their association with flooding events, will shed light on the disease’s transmission dynamics. Using epidemiological data obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Division of Health Informatics and Surveillance (DHIS), and the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS), we explore the correlation between leptospirosis cases, population density, climate-induced sea level rise flooding. Advanced geographic information systems (GIS) are employed to pinpoint high-risk areas and vulnerabilities, enabling tailored interventions for both urban and rural populations. In addition to examining the epidemiology of Leptospirosis, this project also investigated a molecular mechanism of pathogenesis. Leptospira cell membranes contain lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a molecule which has been shown to help them evade detection by the host immune system. We examined LPS effects on Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells to see the cellular responses and possible susceptibility factors relevant to renal pathology in leptospirosis.
ContributorsKaucky, Gabrielle (Author) / Holechek, Susan (Thesis director) / Kelly, Keilen (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Hispanic students are entering higher education in greater numbers than ever before. In response, universities are launching initiatives catered toward Hispanic academic and career achievement. However, Hispanic students face socioeconomic challenges and biased structures that encumber their academic achievement and future career aspirations, as many of the Latino-oriented services fail to realize their fullest potential. This failure, among many other factors, is reflected in the lower college completion rate of Hispanic students in comparison to their peers (Excelencia in Education, 2019). The purpose of my thesis is to develop a university-led, student-centered Hispanic career service. This culturally conscious service focuses on a peer-to-peer model containing toolkits, workshops, and alumni spotlights. To inform my proposal, this paper will analyze current research establishing the educational inequities facing Hispanic students, its harmful effects on their academic achievement, and potential remedies for this issue. This will be further supported by student, staff, and faculty surveys from a large, degree-granting institution, named “Green State University,” for the purposes of this paper.
The Hispanic population is the largest racial/ethnic group in the United States, composing 19.1% of the total U.S. population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2022). This, coupled with the increase of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), compels universities to prioritize the creation of career services centered around the unique needs of Latino students. Fostering a vibrant academic environment for Hispanic students that embraces their Latinidad (Latin American shared cultural traits) as an asset can create tangible changes in Hispanic graduation rates and future career success and empower an increasingly important portion of the population.
ContributorsJacobo, Sisto (Author) / Pedraza, Francisco (Thesis director) / Rouse, Stella (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Transborder Studies (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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By assembling the countless work put in by past and current AAPASC community members, this guidebook aims to serve as a foundation for future AAPASC executive boards and organizations. The goal for this project is to be a living document, maintained and changed by future generations of AAPI student leadership to adapt to the needs and goals of their
university experience, but also to provide a connection to the learned experience of the
past.
ContributorsLiu, Sabrina (Author) / Kuo, Karen (Thesis director) / Yellow Horse, Aggie (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionA creative project detailing the process behind the formation of a children's book centered around an imaginary friend helping a child develop their imagination.
ContributorsAgus, Ross Gabrielle (Author) / Soares, Rebecca (Thesis director) / Pina, Armando (Committee member) / Romley, Courtney (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Beyond Human centers on cinema's reflection through the lens of posthumanism and the commentary, we can extract from it to understand what it means to be human. By analyzing posthumanist theories and their nuanced depiction in films like Interstellar, I discuss the deeper meaning of what it means to be human.
ContributorsThacker, Jasmin (Author) / Lozinski-Veach, Natalie (Thesis director) / Scott Lynch, Jacquie (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05