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YumAsia is committed to enriching the Arizona culinary landscape by introducing the distinctive flavors and cultural heritage of Asian cuisines, particularly through the promotion of the Yunnan Rose Pastry. This initiative responds to the growing interest in authentic ethnic foods among college students and the broader community in Arizona. YumAsia’s mission goes beyond mere food provision to offer an immersive cultural experience that highlights the stories and traditions behind Asian pastries. With a strategic positioning as a cultural ambassador, YumAsia leverages a content-driven marketing strategy that combines the power of e-commerce, website building, and community engagement through direct interactions like tabling events. The value proposition centers on delivering authenticity, quality, and educational content, all wrapped in a customer-centric service that offers both delivery and pickup options. This approach aims to not only introduce new flavors to the market but also to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Asian culinary diversity.
ContributorsFeng, Qianhui (Author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Lee, Peggy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Braille Retail is a student-led effort to promote awareness and inclusivity for visually impaired and blind individuals through legible braille designs on fabric. Our mission is to bring awareness to the visually impaired and blind community and increase braille literacy. We plan to reach our mission by placing legible braille and its translation on our sweatshirts. Furthermore, we want to support the visually impaired and blind community by donating 5% of our profits to local blind charities.
ContributorsShereck, Kennedy (Author) / Pearson, Morgan (Co-author) / O'Shea, Hannah (Co-author) / Soto, Tatum (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Giles, Bret (Committee member) / Thomasson, Anna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (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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The food-insecure population in the United States is significant, with a disproportionately large food insecure population being college students. Food insecurity is an issue of great concern not only because of the presence of malnourishment, but especially because of the many negative effects on health it can have on individuals that come as a result of malnourishment. In addition to the many health issues that can arise, food insecurity has also been found to be correlated with poor academic performance in school which is especially important when it comes to the food insecure college student population. Among the many reasons that college students might be food insecure, one issue that is explored is that college students do not have the capabilities to prepare adequate meals for themselves, so their lack of ability to do so contributes to their food insecurity. One way to combat this issue is to encourage college students to take the initiative to learn how to cook meals.
A survey evaluated the food insecurity status of undergraduate ASU students and explored various food habits such as meal preparation, fresh produce consumption, and various influencing factors and obstacles of eating healthy, among others. Results found that those who identified as food insecure were less likely to cook meals for themselves as often as those who are not food insecure, nor were they as likely to consume fresh produce as those who are not food insecure. Additionally, all students have reported improved academic performance and/or physical/mental wellbeing. With the support that eating healthy meals is important for college students’ academics and physical and mental wellbeing, as is having the knowledge on how to prepare healthy meals, a fresh produce resource guide was created with the purpose of encouraging ASU students to learn the basic skills of cooking and meal preparation.
ContributorsSecord, Andrea (Author) / Patel, Annika (Co-author) / Tabusso-Marcyan, Ilaria (Thesis director) / Dal Martello, Chiara (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The Business Design Labs Thesis Pathways program is aimed at empowering business students to engage in entrepreneurial action. Divided into two stages, the program involves supporting the development of multiple new ventures in stage one and launching our own venture in stage two. I focused on two projects in the first semester: Krush and Doughnut Peddler. During my second semester, I made my own card game called I.L.Y (I love you) ASL card game, where students learn how to sign using cards.
ContributorsBautista, Hariette Gilian (Author) / Akhter, Aliza (Co-author) / Chou, Chih-Hsuan (Co-author) / Flores, Lea (Co-author) / Guan, Jessica (Co-author) / Kim, Min (Co-author) / Qin, Annie (Co-author) / Shosten, Madison (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Lee, Christopher (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The Business Design Labs Thesis Pathway consists of two types of projects. First, students supported the development of multiple new ASU-affiliated ventures with the review, design, and implementation of business-based models for new opportunities. Students supported four ventures: Krush, Doughnut Peddler, Photovoltaics, and Opingo. In the second project, students launched their own individual venture over 8-12 weeks.
ContributorsQin, Annie (Author) / Akhter, Aliza (Co-author) / Bautista, Hariette (Co-author) / Chou, Chih-Hsuan (Co-author) / Flores, Lea (Co-author) / Kim, Min (Co-author) / Guan, Jessica (Co-author) / Shosten, Madison (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Lee, Christopher (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Economics (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The local music scene has seen a decline in audience size and song streams ever since the pandemic. The goal of this report was to develop two proof of concept algorithms and leverage those algorithms to recommend an improved business model for large music streaming services, specifically Spotify, that is more evenly biased to recommending smaller artists. A k-nearest neighbors and k-means algorithm were both created, using generated features from Spotify data such as audio features and genres to generate both single and clusters of live event recommendations. Statistical and survey analysis was conducted on the results to determine if the proof of concept could be developed into a full-fledged algorithm.
ContributorsClarkin, Michael (Author) / Ellini, Andre (Co-author) / Bradley, Robert (Co-author) / Mancenido, Michelle (Thesis director) / Sirugudi, Kumar (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Our project seeks to educate students on the phenomenon of coral bleaching, the ongoing efforts of scientists, and practical strategies for involvement in mitigating this issue. Through the medium of film, we hope to narrow the divide between the perceptions of corals as either vibrant spectacles or bleak victims of bleaching, empowering audiences to forge meaningful connections with coral ecosystems on a personal level.
https://youtu.be/xOSJBCaT0aI
ContributorsBernabe, Charlene (Author) / Hasegawa, Paige (Co-author) / Han, Lisa (Thesis director) / Roger, Liza (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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SnackHax specializes in creating customized snack packages tailored to the needs of college students. Our packages include a variety of high-quality snacks designed to boost energy, support cognitive function, and promote overall wellness. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, SnackHax aims to become the go-to source for students seeking nutritious and convenient snack options when they are on-the-go or need an extra boost.
ContributorsBrannan, Colin (Author) / Bastuba, Ryan (Co-author) / Chacon Cuesta, Carlos (Co-author) / Chacon Cuesta, Miguel (Co-author) / Ricks, Wyatte (Co-author) / Szczesniak, Jonathan (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Giles, Bret (Committee member) / Griffin, Joy (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This paper investigates different factors influencing access to healthcare insurance in the
US. It discusses the role of insurance companies, regulations, competition, and federal policy
impacts. Drawing on research from journal articles, as well as comparisons to examples of
European healthcare, the study emphasizes differences in structure as well as financing.
Economic concepts like adverse selection and moral hazard are explained to describe challenges within the insurance market, along with strategies to mitigate them. By the end, the synthesis section proposes recommendations for improving the U.S. healthcare system, including enhancing affordability, strengthening insurance regulation, promoting preventive care, and expanding Medicaid coverage. Through this analysis, the paper discusses opportunities for
healthcare reform.
ContributorsHurmez, Sarah (Author) / Kostol, Andreas (Thesis director) / Wong, Kelvin (Committee member) / Kuminoff, Nicolai (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Economics Program in CLAS (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2024-05