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This paper examines how fictional depictions of animals affect real-world human perception and attitudes towards conservation. Through examining several distinct categories of fictional animal portrayal (animals in roles of leading protagonists and antagonists,
anthropomorphized animals, human characters who are associated with animals, animal
symbolism and motifs, and depictions of nature as a whole unified entity), the specific mechanisms which cause a portrayal to have a greater or weaker impact on real-world perceptions are identified, as well as the motives behind these mechanisms and how they are used to both aid and harm animal conservation outlooks.
ContributorsLurito, Bryan (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Meloy, Elizabeth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The “flipped classroom” approach entails the reversal of traditional teaching methods, such that students engage with instructional content independently before class, and in-class time is dedicated to active learning, problem-solving, and collaborative activities. This paper predominantly consists of literature review. This paper explores the impact of the flipped classroom model on student engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. The findings aim to contribute valuable insights into the potential benefits and limitations of the flipped classroom model in the realm of engineering education, shedding light on its applicability as a transformative instructional strategy for enhancing student learning outcomes and preparing future engineers for the demands of their profession.
Keywords: Flipped, classroom, engineering
ContributorsJones, Shepherd (Author) / Hjelmstad, Keith (Thesis director) / Chatziefstratiou, Efthalia (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Tiered Seas is a first draft of a young adult novel. It is set in a fantasy world and uses worldbuilding and character development as the primary vehicles of the story. The story follows Edric as he travels across the seas to save his home at the urging of the dragon Mallen, and largely focuses on the relationship between these two characters.
ContributorsCraig, Katrina (Author) / Irish, Jennifer (Thesis director) / Knaresboro, Tarah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The Phoenician language was an ancient language spoken by the Phoenicians in modern day Lebanon. The goal of this project is to research the language, looking at the alphabet, inspecting sounds of how the language was spoken (phonology/morphology), as well as the languages structure (grammar, word order, syntax). As well as adding onto the history of the language, the people, culture, and what made the language ultimately die out.
ContributorsHaddad, Yasmine (Author) / Lopez-Villegas, Cristian (Thesis director) / Pruitt, Kathryn (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The objective of this project is to determine whether a finite-element model can predict the threshold temperatures at which mechanical failure will occur in perovskite-silicon tandem modules. No such computational thermomechanical analysis has been performed on perovskite-silicon tandem modules. Previous literature has demonstrated the effectiveness of finite element methods in predicting cracking of perovskites under bending loads and for characterizing the thermomechanical behavior of solar photovoltaic devices. This work computationally synthesizes these two research areas to determine design criteria for mechanically robust next-generation tandem photovoltaic devices and modules.
ContributorsMachbitz, David (Author) / Rolston, Nicholas (Thesis director) / Ladani, Leila (Committee member) / Murthy, Raghavendra (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The History of the Future is a film series presented by ASU’s Center for Science and the Imagination in partnership with Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill Tempe. Once a month in the fall and spring seasons, Majestic Theater screens a retro sci-fi film I have selected that is set in the future and invites audience members to relive the nostalgia of seeing the movie in theaters all while applying its lessons to today’s future. For each film screening, I choose a guest speaker to introduce the movie and prime the audience to think of the film as just one imagination of the future. The project furthers CSI’s mission to connect with our community’s imaginations that can enact change for our collective future.
ContributorsHakkal, Devan (Author) / Wylie, Ruth (Thesis director) / Beard, Bob (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Understanding the shear strength of soil at different levels of saturation is necessary for various
engineering applications, especially in geotechnical and civil engineering projects. The objective
of this thesis is to conduct an extensive literature review of the use of geosynthetics to improve the
strength of soil material, conduct laboratory testing components to assess the shear strength of soil
at different water contents, and participate in the Leadership through Mentoring program to gain
mentoring and leadership skills. The laboratory component focuses on analyzing the shear strength
of soil samples with different water contents, specifically at 6%, 10%, 12.3%, 15%, 17%, and 19%.
The soil-water mixtures were prepared with precision to achieve these specific water contents.
Static compaction techniques were then employed to mold the soil samples to desired densities.
The experimental setup involved subjecting the molded soil samples to a direct shear test using a
direct shear machine. This apparatus allowed for the measurement of normal and shear stress, as
well as shear and normal displacements during the testing process. These data were used to
determine the cohesion and internal friction characteristics of the soil samples at different degrees
of saturation.
The results obtained from the direct shear tests revealed valuable insights into the shear strength
behavior of the soil under varying saturation levels. The cohesion and internal friction parameters
were found to exhibit distinct trends as the water content in the soil changed. The cohesion and
internal friction parameters were found to exhibit distinct trends as the water content in the soil
changed. The friction angle did not change significantly at different water contents, while the
cohesion intercept trend appears to be contradicted the results reported in the literature, as there is
a slight increase. The unexpected results might be due to the testing device failing after the third
moisture content test. A different approach could have been taken to compact the specimens at
optimum moisture content to get the same soil structure for each moisture content. These findings
need to be re-evaluated based on the conclusion outlined in this report. Further research in this
area could lead to enhanced models and methodologies for predicting soil behavior in real-world
scenarios.
In addition to the experimental tasks performed, I participated in a program to gain leadership
skills through a mentoring format. The goal of the program was to help me understand my strengths
and weaknesses to become a better leader. Through interactive assessments, feedback mechanisms,
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and learning resources, I was able to understand what I was good and bad at. The weekly
assessments helped me to constantly be honest with myself and evaluate myself as a student, peer,
and leader. The program gave me a graduate student mentor that guided me through the process of
learning how to manage projects effectively and understanding how to lead. Through the lessons
learned and challenges encountered, I was able to grow and become a more efficient listener as
well as analyze information better. These tools helped me to enhance my leadership skills and
become a more effective and impactful leader.
ContributorsMontano, Samuel (Author) / Zapata, Claudia (Thesis director) / Kavazanjian, Edward (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program (Contributor) / Construction Engineering (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionPage Pilot is a digital application that utilizes gamification incentives to help elementary children master reading comprehension, curbing the growing rate of child illiteracy.
ContributorsStoft, Amanda (Author) / Fahlman, Anna (Co-author) / Muccillo, Alyssa (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Pierce, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionA critical introduction and narrative exploration of the chimeric nature of mestizaje through the lens of Jeffrey Jerome Cohen's Seven Theses of Monster Culture
ContributorsDuhamell Escobedo, Riqué (Author) / Bebout, Lee (Thesis director) / Viren, Sarah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor) / School of Transborder Studies (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionThis is a reflection on Michael Frayn's Copenhagen, a theatrical experiment. It explores how directing affects the audience's experience of the text. It metaphorically correlates quantum theory and theatre in the round.
ContributorsBen Ezer, Shy-Lee (Author) / Partlan, William (Thesis director) / Chamberlin, Ralph (Committee member) / Gharavi, Lance (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor) / Computer Science and Engineering Program (Contributor) / School of Music, Dance and Theatre (Contributor)
Created2024-05