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ContributorsFishman, Jacob (Author) / DeSerpa, Allan (Thesis director) / Hill, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / W. P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2012-12
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When a friend approached me and asked me to join his team and apply to the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative, a student business plan competition at Arizona State University, I accepted. Not only did I find his idea interesting, but I also believed that applying to the Edson program would give me a first glimpse into being an entrepreneur. The business, called Social Artworking, proposed to create an online platform to connect businesses, who need art, with artists through a unique bidding process. Through Social Artworking, businesses indicate the maximum amount they are able to pay while artists bid what they are willing to do the job for. Then a business or individual is able to pick the best artist that can meet his quality and price needs. In addition to the exchange platform, Social Artworking would jointly launch a social networking site and an online portfolio service for artists. Social Artworking was trying to address the problem of small businesses having a hard time finding affordable and high quality artist and designers while at the same time helping students gain paid experience to increase their portfolio before graduation. In the months leading up to the Edson application, I had a hard time catching up to my partner's knowledge of the business idea and the art, web and crowdsourcing industries. On many occasions, I felt like I was depending on him as an expert to write the application. After two months of working on the application, we submitted the proposal to Edson. The idea did not advance to the final round.
ContributorsDuran, Regina (Author) / Peck, Sidnee (Thesis director) / Essig, Linda (Committee member) / Garner, Benson (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / W. P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2012-12
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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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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
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Human beings have always created shelters in order to live within the context of Earth’s natural processes. Of course, different places have yielded different solutions. Dictated by climate, physical conditions, natural resources, and hazards, people have both adapted to the environments in which they live and shaped them over time. Inevitably, the relationship between humans and the planet has shifted over time, as the effects of climate change increase with rising global temperatures, natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity (Fig. 1). Consequently, establishing precedents for increasingly effective temporary disaster relief housing is a crucial step toward supporting at-risk communities. Implementing clear and efficient procedures in areas around the world with a natural proclivity for geophysical, climatological, hydraulic, and meteorological disasters is paramount. Time-efficient, sustainably built, and cost-effective temporary housing and community support spaces that inherently promote the social-cultural values of at-risk areas will help mitigate the lasting detriment of disasters. This proposal advocates for a new precedent in designing disaster relief housing to address the pressing global issue of community displacement resulting from natural disasters.
ContributorsCicero, Isabella (Author) / Bernardi, Jose (Thesis director) / Dal Martello, Chiara (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This duo thesis is an autoethnography of what it means to be Filipino-American in the United States. Being raised in varying backgrounds yet with the similarity of being Filipino, there are aspects of our lives that are simultaneously similar and different. The goal of this project is the exploration of one’s cultural, familial and personal identities and how they intersect with their individuality and sense of belonging. Through this project, we documented our experience as Filipinos in the United States and our travel back to the Philippines and showcased it through videos. It is a means to document our reflections on this project to share with the Filipino community and individuals who share the same sentiments.
ContributorsTamayo, Rianne Daisy (Author) / Onayan, Youla Tricia (Co-author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Fedock, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
Description
This duo thesis is an autoethnography of what it means to be Filipino-American in the United States. Being raised in varying backgrounds yet with the similarity of being Filipino, there are aspects of our lives that are simultaneously similar and different. The goal of this project is the exploration of one’s cultural, familial and personal identities and how they intersect with their individuality and sense of belonging. Through this project, we documented our experience as Filipinos in the United States and our travel back to the Philippines and showcased it through videos. It is a means to document our reflections on this project to share with the Filipino community and individuals who share the same sentiments.
ContributorsOnayan, Youla Tricia (Author) / Tamayo, Rianne Daisy (Co-author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Fedock, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis investigates the extrusion rheology of concrete mixes tailored for 3D printing applications. The study aimed to determine the pressure requirements for maintaining extrusion at various rates using an MTS machine. The experimental approach involved preparing different concrete mixes, filling syringes with them, and measuring the pressure necessary for constant extrusion over the displacement of the syringe's plunger. Special attention was given to minimizing errors, including manual agitation to eliminate air bubbles, precise alignment of syringes in the MTS machine for uniform displacement, and careful rotation and reuse of syringes to ensure consistent damage levels. Lubrication of syringe interiors was employed to reduce friction effects. Despite meticulous experimental procedures, the research encountered a critical issue wherein the rubber stopper reacted with the lubricant, leading to unpredictable inflation. Consequently, no usable data could be collected. This setback underscores the importance of addressing unforeseen technical challenges in experimental setups. Future studies could focus on alternative materials or methodologies to overcome such issues and advance the understanding of concrete extrusion rheology for 3D printing applications.
ContributorsOtolski, Casey (Author) / Neithalath, Narayanan (Thesis director) / Hoover, Christopher (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The clock is ticking for the global community to attain the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced efforts to address the interconnected challenges outlined in the seventeen comprehensive SDGs.
In this context, philanthropy emerges as a critical driver of positive change, playing a pivotal role in advancing social change and sustainable development. Partnered philanthropy, a rising trend within the philanthropic sector characterized by collaborative approaches to grantmaking, is a promising approach to achieving the SDGs.
This study examines the effectiveness, challenges, and opportunities associated with partnered philanthropy in attaining the SDGs. By analyzing current practices and outcomes, the study offers actionable recommendations for leveraging partnered philanthropy to accelerate progress toward a sustainable and equitable future.
Building upon the proposed actions and acknowledging the challenges, one key recommendation outlined in this study is the importance of implementing a framework to guide collaborative philanthropic efforts in this space more effectively. Tracking the progress of the SDGs is a highly data-driven process, relying on extensive statistics and evidence to paint a comprehensive picture, enabling the global community to understand how far they still need to go. While extensive targets and data exist for private sector entities pursuing the SDGs, the philanthropic sector lacks a comparable framework for tracking progress, highlighting the need for a more structured approach.
This study focuses on the role of partnered philanthropy in advancing SDGs 6 and 7, revealing critical insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable development initiatives. These findings offer guidance for concerned stakeholders and serve as a roadmap for accelerating progress toward a more sustainable future.
ContributorsCreek, Bryn (Author) / Boyer, Mackenzie (Thesis director) / Govani, Michelle (Committee member) / Obenauer, Monro (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut (Contributor) / Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05