The following defenses are open to the ASU community. Attending a defense is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of fellow Barrett students and to observe the process firsthand. If you plan to attend a defense, be sure to inform the student ahead of time. Use the ASU Directory to locate student contact information.
To be included on this calendar, please fill out the Honors Defense and Thesis Approval Form.
| First Name | Last Name | Thesis Title | Date Sort descending | Time | Location | Director | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilla | Colin | 'No estudio para saber mas, sino para ignorar menos'--Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz: Exploring the Mexican-American Woman's Undergraduate Experience | 03/21/2025 | 3:00 PM | In Person: UCB 201 Virtual: https://asu.zoom.us/j/81087333701 | Cayetano, Catalina | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Will | Halverson | Draw the Line: Taking a Stand Against Gerrymandering | 03/21/2025 | 9:00 AM | West Campus | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Callie | Mendez | The Impact Physical Activity has on Students' Academic Stress and Performance | 03/21/2025 | ASU West Campus- Sands 125 https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260 | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College | |
| Nathanial | Meitl | The Impact of Telehealth on Mental Healthcare Access in Rural and Metropolitan Arizona: Analyzing Provider Perspectives | 03/21/2025 | 4:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/4479964781 | Martin, Matthew | College of Health Solutions IH |
| Caleigh | Monti | Bridging the Gap: How to Make STEM Fields More Accessible to Women | 03/21/2025 | 2:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/4112498764 | Martin, Thomas | Barrett Honors Polytechnic |
| Devon | KarabeesLamer | Equity in exploration: Funding gaps between marine and space research and a plan for coral reef investment | 03/21/2025 | 9AM | Sage South 242 | Briggs, Georgette | Barrett Honors Polytechnic |
| Hunter | Funk | Application and Development of New Interactive Storytelling Model in an Independent Game Development Demo | 03/21/2025 | 10:00 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/83072784046?pwd=6JXDvZ4KDlnZ4xYasDMo4BA485Clas.1 | Holmes, Jeffrey | English |
| Siyah | Tyler | Unveiling the Silent Struggle: The Impact of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder on Mental Health and Suicidal Ideation in Women | 03/21/2025 | 9:00AM | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors Polytechnic | |
| Lauren | Peterson | The Benefits of Mindfulness at an Individual and Communal Level | 03/21/2025 | 12 PM | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College | |
| Hauoli | Kalipi | I Ka Wa Ma Mua, Ka Wa Ma Hope (The Future is in the Past): Bridging Tradition and Innovation Through Oral History of Hawaiian Ancestral Knowledge | 03/21/2025 | 4:00PM | Sands 125 and Zoom (https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260) | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Rachel | Bournias | Body Image and The Risk of Disordered Eating in Collegiate Figure Skaters | 03/21/2025 | 1PM | 850 PBC Building Room #304 | Racette, Susan | College of Health Solutions MS |
| Nina | Medanic | Bridging the Gap: How to Make STEM Fields More Accessible to Women | 03/21/2025 | 2:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/4112498764 | Martin, Thomas | Barrett Honors Polytechnic |
| Trynity | Scott | Translating Longevity: Adapting Key Lifestyle Habits from Blue Zones for Enhanced Public Health in Non-Blue Zone Regions | 03/21/2025 | 2:45 | Downtown Phoenix Campus | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Lea | Coronado | Building Persistence: The Influence of Engineering Student Organizations on Women of Color in Engineering | 03/21/2025 | 9:45 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/4822121636 | Kappes, Janelle | Barrett Honors College |
| Ashley | Sogn | Destigmatizing Men's Mental Health | 03/21/2025 | 9 - 10 AM | Sands 125 and Zoom (https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260) | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Courtnee | Martin | Exploring the Appeal of Horror Movies: A Case Study on Jordan Peele's Films | 03/21/2025 | 10:15 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260 | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Shane | Heidke | Application and Development of New Interactive Storytelling Model in an Independent Game Development Demo | 03/21/2025 | 10:00 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/83072784046?pwd=6JXDvZ4KDlnZ4xYasDMo4BA485Clas.1 | Holmes, Jeffrey | English |
| Emerson | Amaya | A Name the Earth Remembers: Exploring Grief, Identity, and the Mother-Daughter Bond Through Poetry | 03/21/2025 | 3:00 PM | Vista Del Sol Center (Vista 202) | Irish, Jennifer | English |
| Simone | Verghese | Leveraging Data Visualization for Corporate Responsibility on Consumer Engagement in Sustainability: Analyzing Starbucks' Approach to Environmental Transparency | 03/21/2025 | 10:00 AM | WCPH 477 | Schoon, Michael | School of Sustainability |
| Samir | Patel | Green Expectations: Multi-functional Search Engine for Improved Glossary Navigation | 03/21/2025 | 2:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/83300422777 | Osburn, Steven | ENGR Academic & Student Affrs |
| Gabe | Adams | Understanding the 15 Minute City | 03/21/2025 | 10:15AM | Sands 125, or https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260 | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Evan | Nikitin | Ultrasonic Data Communication for IoT Devices and Suboceanic Internet Modems: Design, Implementation, and Performance Analysis | 03/21/2025 | 10:30 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/87292336935?pwd=XafYV1kPOafKUK7chFb5r0BosvJIzZ.1 passcode: 967992 | Meuth, Ryan | ENGR Academic & Student Affrs |
| Tessa | Guthrie | Rise and Shine: Developing an Evidence-Based Morning Routine to Enhance Productivity and Well-Being | 03/21/2025 | 2:45 PM | Sands 125; https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260 | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Cara | Stern | The Role of Intellectual Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) on Societal Success. | 03/21/2025 | 1:30 PM | Sands 125 (https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260) | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |
| Cecelia | Dominguez | Bridging Mental Health Disparities Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Psychology and the Criminal Justice System | 03/21/2025 | 1:30 PM | Sands 125 and Zoom (https://asu.zoom.us/j/5026616260) | Sturgess, Jessica | Barrett Honors College |