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Human beings have long sought to conquer the unconquerable and to push the boundaries of human endurance. There are few such endeavors more challenging than venturing into the coldest and harshest environments on the planet. The challenges these adventurers face are nearly countless, but one that is often underestimated is

Human beings have long sought to conquer the unconquerable and to push the boundaries of human endurance. There are few such endeavors more challenging than venturing into the coldest and harshest environments on the planet. The challenges these adventurers face are nearly countless, but one that is often underestimated is the massive risk of dehydration in high mountains and the lack of sufficient technology to meet this important need. Astronauts and mountaineers of NASA's Johnson Space Center have created a technology that solves this problem: a freeze-resistant hydration system that helps stop water from freezing at sub-zero temperatures by using cutting-edge technology and materials science to insulate and heat enough water to prevent dehydration over the course of the day, so that adventurers no longer need to worry about their equipment stopping them. This patented technology is the basis of the founding of Aeropak, an advanced outdoor hydration brand developed by three ASU students (Kendall Robinson, Derek Stein, and Thomas Goers) in collaboration with W.P. Carey’s Founder’s Lab. The primary goal was to develop traction among winter sport enthusiasts to create a robust customer base and evaluate the potential for partnership with hydration solution companies as well as direct sales through online and brick-and-mortar retail avenues. To this end, the Aeropak team performed market research to determine the usefulness and need for the product through a survey sent out to a number of outdoor sporting clubs on Arizona State University’s campus. After determining an interest in a potential product, the team developed a marketing strategy and business model which was executed through Instagram as well as a standalone website, with the goal of garnering interest and traction for a future product. Future goals of the project will be to bring a product to market and expand Aeropak’s reach into a variety of winter sport subcommunities, as well as evaluate the potential for further expansion into large-scale retailers and collaboration with established companies.

ContributorsGoers, Thomas Lee (Co-author) / Stein, Derek (Co-author) / Robinson, Kendall (Co-author) / Bryne, Jared (Thesis director) / Sebold, Brent (Committee member) / Tech Entrepreneurship & Mgmt (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2021-05
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The works of premier Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho demonstrate a fascination with the exploration and expansion of timbral possibilities. This project explores Laconisme de l'aile and NoaNoa, the only two of her works written for solo C-flute. Saariaho has developed a unique compositional style for the flute, characterized by extremes

The works of premier Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho demonstrate a fascination with the exploration and expansion of timbral possibilities. This project explores Laconisme de l'aile and NoaNoa, the only two of her works written for solo C-flute. Saariaho has developed a unique compositional style for the flute, characterized by extremes of color which are expressed through extended techniques such as the integration of the voice, with and without text, into the music, the exploration of "noise," the transformation between different timbres, and the use of electronic effects. Laconisme de l'aile (1982) is a dramatic and passionate work filled with lyrical gestures and intriguing timbres with optional electronic effects, and is an excellent introduction to the composer's writing for the flute. NoaNoa (1992) is characteristic of her mature compositional style. Like many of her later works, the electronic aspect of the work is integral to the piece. Saariaho's exploration of the timbral spectrum of the flute has resulted in a complex and unusual style of notation, making these works somewhat inaccessible for performers. Additionally, the technological requirements for NoaNoa make the work both intimidating and impossible to perform without either extensive technical knowledge or consultation with someone who has the necessary technical expertise. Through a detailed performance guide and reference recordings of both works, this project aims to make these two works accessible. All technical specifications are explained and the performance instructions address notation as well execution of all designated effects. Additionally, instructions for the electronic portion of NoaNoa allow flutists to perform the work with minimal assistance.
ContributorsHodjati, Katayoon (Author) / Buck, Elizabeth (Thesis advisor) / Hackbarth, Glenn (Committee member) / Hill, Gary (Committee member) / Schuring, Martin (Committee member) / Spring, Robert (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013
ContributorsAgeyeva, Julia (Performer) / Hodjati, Katayoon (Performer) / Bellon, Dominique (Performer) / Schimming, Paul (Performer) / Nino, Melissa (Performer) / Shepherd, Hope (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2004-01-31
ContributorsHodjati, Katayoon (Performer) / Cicconetti, Mary (Performer) / Moreau, Leslie (Performer) / Schlafer, Julie. (Performer) / Padglick, Lauralyn (Performer) / Starling, Jana (Performer) / Graduate Woodwind Quintet (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2003-10-06
ContributorsRussell, Timothy Wells (Conductor) / Dan, Kayoko (Conductor) / Ross, Nicholas (Contributor) / Hodjati, Katayoon (Performer) / Oliu Nieto, Mariona (Performer) / Holman, Brian (Performer) / O'Riordan, Kirk, 1968- (Performer) / Marchiando, John (Performer) / Luo, Yali (Performer) / University Symphony Orchestra (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2002-02-11
ContributorsDyches, Gina (Performer) / Fanning, Patrick (Performer) / Gardner, Stefanie (Performer) / Stein, Derek (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2008-04-27
ContributorsKim, Jeong H. (Performer) / Chen, Chia-I (Performer) / Popham, Deborah (Performer) / French, Rose (Performer) / Massengill, Rachael (Performer) / Freida, Tamara (Performer) / Privitera, Louis (Performer) / Stein, Derek (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2005-11-21
ContributorsGinger, Kerry (Performer) / Peterman, Jeremy (Performer) / Dyches, Gina (Performer) / Burley, Aeryn (Performer) / Vittal, Alex (Performer) / Stein, Derek (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2007-04-01
ContributorsHodjati, Katayoon (Performer) / Chae, Eunkyoung (Performer) / Dunger, Rob (Performer) / Gordon, Matt (Performer) / Ryan-Kelzenberg, Matthew (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2004-10-01
ContributorsCarter, Melanie (Performer) / Herbert, Jacob W. (Performer) / Alzamora, Marisin (Performer) / Dunaway, Holly (Performer) / Greer, Amy (Performer) / Heitlinger, Steven (Performer) / Stein, Derek (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2003-02-22