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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srija | Raghavapuram | Custom AI Chatbot as a User Search & Recommendation System: AI Enhancing the User Watching Experience for Netflix Films | 04/29/2024 | 4:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/89073972830 | Pofahl, Geoffrey | WPC Information Systems |
| Nayeli | Zarate | Mapping Histories of LGBTQ+ Migrant Discrimination and Resistance in the US | 04/29/2024 | 1:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/81741374060 | Huizar-Hernandez, Anita | SILC |
| Kirin | Uppal | The Impact of ASU Group Fitness Classes on Participant Mental Health: a cross comparison between strength, cardio, and mind-body exercises | 04/29/2024 | 12:00PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/7140923523?omn=88682930925 | Hart, Teresa | College of Health Solutions NT |
| Andrew | Byers | Life, Death, and Ecstasy: A Musical Ekphrasis on the Paintings of Caravaggio | 04/29/2024 | 11:30 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/s/89946586778 | Fette, Donald | Barrett Honors College |
| Robert | Dolny | Team Coordination Dynamics: A literature review | 04/29/2024 | 11:45 AM | SCOB 310 | Amazeen, Polemnia | Psychology |
| Isabella | Escobedo | Extinction of Experience and Nature Experience Differences Between Anglo and Hispanic Populations | 04/29/2024 | 8AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/9131327813?omn=81569633893 | Hall, Sharon | College of Global Futures |
| Marti | Faltz | Treating Specific Phobia of Needles Through Virtual Reality | 04/29/2024 | 1:00PM | Johnson, Mina | Psychology | |
| Anna | Bruen | Ancient Stoicism in Modern Times: How an Ancient Philosophy has made a resurgence among the modern tech world | 04/29/2024 | 3:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/86522467203 | Simonton, Matt | Humanities Arts & Cultural |
| Moritz | Tamm | Unveiling the Abyss of the American Dream in film: A Critical Analysis of Drug Addiction in 'Requiem for a Dream' | 04/29/2024 | 3:30 PM | https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72718206819?pwd=l4deBx6jzHUJzxayb9IbZ35Lza7aba.1 Meeting ID: 727 1820 6819 | Agruss, David | Barrett Honors College |
| Rehan | Zafar | Influencing Dietary Behaviors in Hispanics with Pre-Diabetes | 04/29/2024 | 11:00 AM | Health North 107 | Castro, Felipe | Edson Research Faculty & Staff |
| Sisto | Jacobo | Building a Hispanic Student Career Service: By Latinos, for Latinos | 04/30/2024 | 9:00 AM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/3667124531 | Pedraza, Francisco | School of Politics & Global St |
| Alexis | Haenszel | Branding and Marketing an Artist: The Phenomenon of the Brand that is Taylor Swift | 04/30/2024 | 10:00 AM | BAC 426 | Gray, Nancy | WPC Marketing |
| Katherine | Velazquez | Empowering Change: Leveraging Marketing Strategies to Maximize the Impact of College Students Volunteering at Faith-Based Nonprofits | 04/30/2024 | 3PM | WPC College | Gray, Nancy | WPC Marketing |
| Skylar | Perry | Applying Principles of Interpretation to Formal Geoscience Education | 04/30/2024 | 10:30AM | ISTB4 - 692 | Semken, Steven | School Of Earth & Space Explor |
| Mahdiyya | Oke | Back To Our Roots African Fashion and the greater discussion of Afro Futuristic fashion show | 04/30/2024 | 7:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/85684631214 | Deshay, Joanna | School Of Art |
| Angel | Palazuelos | Patent Pending: The Influence of GMOS on Genetic Diversity and Innovation in Mexican Agriculture | 04/30/2024 | 4:00 PM | TBD - In person | Cardineau, Guy | College Of Law |
| Harrison | Borgman | Frontline Supervisor Communication Efficiency in the Construction Industry | 05/01/2024 | 1:00PM | College Avenue Commons, Room 501 | Becker, Timothy | Sch Sustain Engr & Built Envrn |
| Karen | DyerMcGowan | Inspecting the Glass Ceiling: Analyzing Perspectives of Gender and Parenthood in Leadership | 05/01/2024 | 10:00 AM | FAB S337 | Koop, Gregory | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Vivian | Balasu | Diabetic and Peripheral Vascular Disease Limb Preservation in Native Americans | 05/01/2024 | 10AM | Lateef, Dalya | Sch Applied Sci & Arts/P | |
| Maya | Sarraf | Music and Dyslexia: Can Music be a Supplemental Treatment for Dyslexia? | 05/01/2024 | 11 AM | COOR 3501 | Bristol, Rachel | Psychology |
| Ribhu | Mukherjee | Design, Prototyping, and Testing of a Controllable Striker Arm for Flintknapping Experiments | 05/02/2024 | 12:00 PM | GWC 416 | Grewal, Anoop Singh | ENGR Academic & Student Affrs |
| Tarah | Schaffer | The Implications of Muscle Sarcoplasm Adaptations on Athletic Performance | 05/02/2024 | 2:00 PM | Rawls, Jeffery | Clinical Partnerships | |
| Julie | Barclay | Critical Care in the Air: The Journey into Flight Nursing | 05/02/2024 | 1:00 PM | https://asu.zoom.us/j/87953880125?from=addon | Hagler, Debra | Edson Academic Operations |
| Isabela | Glass | WE ARE OUT OF EXCUSES: An Analysis of The Rising Rates Of Child-Related Gun Violence in the United States Since the Mass Shooting at Columbine High School in 1999 | 05/02/2024 | 12:00PM | Novus building, second floor, room 220 | Sanft, Alfred | The Design School |
| Cole | Buzas | Meta-Analysis of Sonoluminescence and Future Phenomenon Applications | 05/02/2024 | 3:00 PM | ECG G214 | Machas, Michael | ENGR Academic & Student Affrs |