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Celebrating undergrad thesis research at Barrett, The Honors College symposium

Joshua Pardhe, a 2022 ASU honors graduate, will be the keynote speaker at the 22nd annual Barrett, The Honors College Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium.

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University will host its 22nd annual Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium on April 11.

This year’s event, which showcases undergraduate honors research projects, will feature the work of nearly 100 students.

The event will be in a hybrid format, with some projects presented online and others in person in the Great Court at Barrett on ASU's Tempe campus from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Joshua Pardhe, who graduated from Barrett in spring 2022, will be the keynote speaker at the event. Pardhe completed an honors thesis titled “Creative Frameworks: Developing Accessible Technological Frameworks for Creative Expression” and received his undergraduate degree in engineering at the age of 20. He will discuss the value of the thesis process as it relates to his overall experience at ASU and beyond.

Members of the ASU and metro Phoenix communities will be able to see the hard work of Barrett students come to life through the presentations. Students are participating with displays including posters, video projects, built objects, PowerPoint presentations and more highlighting a multitude of academic disciplines.

The projects in the showcase include: 

• Comparing Human and Non-Human Animal Social Isolation.
• A Multi-Objective Approach to Community Park Sitting in Maricopa County.
• Coping, COVID and Depression: The Link in Mexican-American Families.
• The Effects of Remote vs. In-Person Socializing on Well-Being.
• The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Fertility of Metro Phoenix Women.
• Sex Education in Arizona Versus Other States’ Sex Education in the Southwestern United States.

“The Celebrating Honors Thesis Symposium highlights undergraduate research, which is a hallmark of the Barrett, The Honors College student experience. Working closely with faculty mentors, students define and complete a thesis that reflects their own interests and passions. Along the way, students develop research, communication and project-management skills that give them significant advantages in applying for graduate programs, professional schools or jobs,” said Barrett Dean Tara Williams.

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Honors College Graduation Requirements

Graduation application deadlines.

December Candidates (Fall) a pply online by the last Friday in September. April Candidates  (Winter) apply online by the last Friday in January. August Candidates (Summer) - apply online the last Friday in May.

• Maintain a 3.5 GPA
• Complete HC Gen Eds as discussed with your HC Advisor
• See an HC Advisor at least once a year 
• Complete a Senior Audit the year you will graduate, preferably at least a semester prior to graduation.
• Submit your "Involvement Hours" tracking spreadsheet (deadline will be announced via email).  See "Student Resource" tab for involvement types.
• Work on and complete your HC Language Plan.
• Discuss your thesis project at The ICE Festival
• Complete your Thesis or Creative Project

Thesis Deadlines & Archive Directions

• Before sending a final thesis to your Mentor or The Honors College, review the Final Thesis Checklist (making sure you have followed the proper formatting etc).
• Mentors forward completed evaluations to [email protected] and cc Anne Jackson at [email protected] .
• December Candidates (Fall) - first Friday in December
• April Candidates (Winter) - first Friday in April
• August Candidates (Summer) first Friday in August
• Wait until you receive an email prompting you to archive.
• Save your thesis in pdf format for uploading to the Kresge website.
• Go to Kresge Library website and select "OUR@oakland (far right side of your screen). Log into your account.
• Choose "Undergraduate Student Scholarship" from the drop down menu, select "Next" and follow prompts.
• Your submission will be directed to The Honors College for approval before it goes live in the archive.  Approvals will be given AFTER ALL thesis proposals have been reviewed and approved for each graduating candidate.

Humanitarian Service Award

The Honors College seeks to award students who go above and beyond when it comes to advocating for human welfare and social reform.  If you would like to be considered for this prestigious award, complete an application by the March 15th deadline.  This award is based on Cumulative Humanitarian Service since joining The Honors College.

Humanitarian Service Award Application

Presidential Scholar Medallion Program

Honors College students who receive Presidential Scholarships but do not complete the "Presidential Scholar Medallion Program" will not receive the recognition items as listed below. 

The Presidential Scholarship Medallion Program is optional.  Students who matriculated to Oakland University with a Presidential Scholarship and who will graduate from The Honors College, will be eligible for the following accolades:

• Graduate as a "Presidential Scholar" 
• Have the designation reflected on their college transcript. 
• Receive recognition in the commencement program
• Be a recipient of a "Presidential Scholar Medallion" as well as "The Honors College Medallion" at graduation.

Requirements

• Meet the Presidential Scholarship renewal criteria (semester by semester) as outlined by Student Financial Services.
• Meet the Presidential Scholar yearly requirements as outlined by the Honors College.
• Maintain good standing as outlined by the Honors College.
• Graduate from the Honors College.

The Honors College

School of Environment, Society & Sustainability

College of social & behavioral science, main navigation, envst 4800 internship/envst 5000 research/envst 4999 honors thesis requirement, spring 2024 course applications due january 1, 2024 by 5pm, summer 2024 course applications due may 6th, 2024 by 5pm, fall 2024 course applications due august 12, by 5pm, spring 2025 course application due – december 30th by 5pm, summer 2025 course application due – may 5th by 5pm, late applications are not accepted.

If after reviewing this information you still have questions on how to count an Internship, Research or Honors Thesis towards the ENVST major, please contact  Ally Marringa .

• PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT:
• ENVST 4800 Internship:
• ENVST 5000 Research:
• ENVST 4999 Honors Thesis:
• FAQ's 

Step 1  – ENVST Core Courses are required prerequisites in order to be approved and enroll in the ENVST Internship (ENVST 4800), Research (ENVST 5000) and Honors Thesis (ENVST 4999) courses. The ENVST core classes include: ENVST 2050, ENVST 2051, ENV 2100 (previously ENVST 2100), ENVST/GEOG 3210, ENVST 3364, ENVST 3365 and either POLS 3390 OR POLS 5322.

Step 2 – Find and secure an Internship, Research or Honors Thesis. The ENVST Program does not place students in opportunities, but see the relevant “ENVST 4800 Internship”, “ENVST 5000 Research”, and/or “ENVST 4999 Honors Thesis” tabs on this page for resources and criteria for approval.

Step 3 – Once you secure an Internship, Research, or Honors Thesis experience, you can Apply for ENVST Internship/Research/Thesis Credit . This application is required in order to get a permission code to register for the relevant course by the deadlines posted at the top of this page.

Step 4 – Once your ENVST Internship/Research/Thesis Credit Application is approved, you will be sent an add code and directions for enrollment.

For more information and resources on each option (ENVST 4800 Internship, ENVST 5000 Research and ENVST 4999 Honors Thesis), please select the appropriate tab. If you have additional questions after reviewing, please contact our ENVST Internship & Research Coordinator, Ally Marringa.

Credit Hours:

3 credits total of ENVST 4800, 5000 OR 4999 are required to fulfill the ENVST Major requirement. Below is a credit breakdown of how many hours you would be working at your internship or research experience per credit hour.

· 1 credit hour = 3 hours effort (45 total hours)

· 2 credit hours = 6 hours effort (90 total hours)

· 3 credit hours = 9 hours effort (135 total hours)

In order to enroll in this class, see the “Prerequisites for Enrollment” tab. The ENVST Internship/Research/Thesis Credit Application is required by the above posted deadlines.

Criteria for Internship Approval :

• Your internship must be environmentally-focused (internships can be broad but must be focused on an environmental issue)
• Whether paid or unpaid, your experience should provide you with the opportunity to apply theoretical and empirically based ideas from your coursework to a real-world setting
• Internships should offer the opportunity to develop marketable, professional skills
• Internships that primarily consist of physical labor, photocopying, filing, or similar work will not be considered

Resources for the Internship Search :

• Start researching potential agencies and organizations at least two months prior to planned internship semester. Watch for posted internship announcements or contact agencies of interest directly.
• The Hinckley Institute is another resource for finding an internship. They have their own deadlines and application process, but if you pursue this option and secure an environmentally-related internship through them, the same prerequisites, application and deadline applies for it to count for the ENVST major. Once secured, submit the ENVST Internship/Research/Thesis Credit Application. This is required and must be completed by the above posted deadline.
• We also recommend connecting with the U Career Success for additional help with your application materials, interview skills and assistance with the search process.
• Need more help getting started with application materials, support with the search and funding options? As a declared ENVST major, use the professional development tool pages in the ENVST Advising Hub in Canvas!

Criteria for Approval:

• Your research must be environmentally-focused (it does not need to be an ENVST professor, but does need to be a professor at the U whose project is environmentally-focused)
• Draft a research proposal with the help of a faculty member. We suggest formatting your proposal based on the instructions given by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) . Submission of a proposal to the UROP is not required.

Resources for the Research Search:

• Find a faculty mentor to join an undergraduate research project. Consider professors you’ve had in class before, or talk with your advisor about research topics you are interested in. Write an introductory email to a faculty member conducting research in an area of interest including a brief (1-2 sentences each) description about why you are interested in conducting, background of relevant coursework, questions you hope to address and/or skills you hope to gain via research. Politely inquire if any opportunities exist. 
• View past examples of student research in ENVST
• The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) . Submission of a proposal to the UROP is optional, and they hold different deadlines than ENVST 
• Apply for the travel and/or small grants funds through the Office of Undergraduate Research to support research efforts (as needed)
• If applicable, apply for Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) . This expectation applies only to students who have conducted two semesters of research
• The Wilkes Center also offers funding support, awards and events centered on environmentally focused research

An Honors Thesis is required for all ENVST HBS OR HBA Honors Students, and not an option for students not admitted to the Honors College.

• Your research must be environmentally-focused (it does not need to be an ENVST professor, but does need to be a professor at the U and your thesis topic must be focused on the environment and sustainability)

Resources for Developing an Honors Thesis:

• Meet with the Faculty Honors Advisor in ENVST, Dr. Tim Collins , to discuss your thesis topic and potential thesis faculty advisor
• Explore suggested timelines and see suggestions for developing your thesis on the Honors College Thesis Website
• View Examples of Previous Honors Theses

Why is an Internship, Research or Thesis this required?

Since the ENVST major was established, this requirement has been part of the curriculum. Over and over again we have seen proof that these experiences help our students get jobs and connections in the field, help in building resumes, and allow students to apply their academics and interests to experience outside the classroom.

What is an internship vs research vs an honors thesis?

An Internship is a temporary experience where you can work with an organization in order to learn about how that organization works, and focus on a particular project or tasks in order to gain skills in the field.

Research can take many forms – you could be in a lab looking at samples, conducting interviews to collect data from individual perspectives, or helping analyzing numerical data from surveys. Research typically focuses on a particular question or problem that the investigators want to know more about. Students typically join a research project that a faculty member is already running, and will mentor and teach you skills on research techniques.

An Honors Thesis is required of students completing an Honors Degree. It is an in-depth independent study approved by your major’s department, where you work closely with a faculty mentor throughout the semester on research a particular topic. Thesis can range depending on your interest, so for examples we recommend visiting the “ENVST 4999 Honors Thesis” tab.

Can I do an internship or research before this requirement?

Of course! The more experience you have, the better – and we want you to maximize your experiences in college! However, you will not be able to do it for the major requirement until the relevant major perquisites are completed (see course prerequisites at the “Prerequisites for Enrollment” tab on this website). You can do an internship or research without registering for credit beforehand, but if you’d like academic credit, connect with your academic advisor for options.

Can I count an internship or research experience I did previously towards this requirement?

Unfortunately we cannot count a previous experience towards this requirement, as the ENVST course needs to be taken at the same time you’re doing your internship, research, or honors thesis. However, more experience is always helpful for a stronger resume!

Can my internship or research be paid?

We’d love if you found an opportunity that is paid!

Can I count one internship or research experience towards both of my majors?

No, the University does not allow 1 internship or research project to count for multiple academic programs in the same semester. It is also considered plagiarism to count the same internship hours for 2 different courses.

Can I use an internship or research course during Learning Abroad for this requirement?

The U of U needs supervision over this requirement and we need to ensure it meets our requirement for the major, so it is not a transfer course we will accept for the major.

Can I do more than 3 credits?

Yes, students can complete up to 6 credits total, though only 3 are needed for the major. The amount of hours is determined by how many hours you are working at your internship or research. See the Credit Hours Chart on the “Prerequisites for Enrollment tab”

I’m enrolling in a course, but is it actually a course?

ENVST 4800 does have required course assignments throughout the semester to ensure your experience is going well while completing your internship hours, and for professional development. The ENVST 5000 and ENVST 4999 course grades are determined by your faculty mentor.

Was one of your questions not answered? Contact Ally Marringa, the ENVST Internship & Research Coordinator for your specific questions and more details.

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I presented my research at UNH’s Undergraduate Research Conference on April 26, 2024. Admittedly, this experience was absolutely terrifying, however, it was also extremely enlightening, in the sense that I got to be appreciated for the work I had done over the past year. I had the opportunity to share my research in front of my loved ones, friends, peers, and professors. To put so much effort into something, be able to share it, and get publicly recognized was truly worth the experience in every way.

Specifically, I orally presented my Honors thesis at the Haslerud Honors Psychology Conference. The presentation was twelve minutes with a few minutes left afterward for questions. There were around forty people in attendance. My Honors thesis looked at the role of different types of parenting and emotions on the influence of delinquent behaviors. For this project, which was funded by a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), I collected and analyzed the data with the help of my advisor and the doctorate students I was working with. I collected my own data through the SONA online research pool at UNH and was able to use this data to answer my research questions. Ultimately, I found that the relationship between certain parenting styles and certain emotions does influence a young adult's decision to commit rule-violating behaviors. This project made me extremely excited to learn more about the role that the people who raised us have in our future behaviors.

I was scared to present my research mostly because of my fear of public speaking. However, I was able to overcome this challenge with the help of my professors, family, and peers. I got the chance to practice my presentation in front of my fellow classmates many, many times. I practiced in the room where the conference was held, in front of a small class of students, at an event or an organization, and in my room in front of my cat. This practice was essential for my confidence and ability to present my research and findings effectively. I received some helpful tips from my advisor and the doctorate student I worked with, both of whom presented many times before and helped me to organize my presentation and explain it in a way that would make sense to people who are not in my field of study.

Like most research, the opportunity to share it is wonderful. One of the most common ways this is done is through writing a research or reflection paper. This is still required for my thesis, but being able to talk about it in front of others and show what I found and learned was a unique and thrilling experience. Whether it be a poster, an oral presentation, or a discussion, I believe every student should have a chance to work in-depth on a project and share their findings and experiences publicly.

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ITP/IMA Help

Welcome to itp this is an important guide that will help you navigate course registration for the fall 2024 semester., registration appointment time & course schedule & descriptions.

Course registration in Albert will take place on Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00am ET.

Our course offerings, along with course descriptions, are available to view in Albert’s Course Search , under “Interactive Telecommunications (ITPG-GT)” under the Fall 2024 term.

You can also view our class schedule in a one-page term overview format here , which may be helpful in your planning.

Class Numbers, Shopping Cart, and Registration Strategy

Please note the (usually 5 digit) numbers in parenthesis at the end of a course’s catalog listing in Albert is called the “Class Number.” This is an important number which you can use to directly add classes of interest into your Shopping Cart in Albert, without going into Course Search, which takes time.

For example, the catalog listing for Applications (which is a mandatory ITP Tier 1 that all incoming students must enroll in) is ITPG-GT 2000 – 001 (15667).

• “ITPG-GT” is the Subject Code.
• “2000” is the Catalog Number.
• “001” is the Section Number.
• “15667” is the Class Number.

So to direct add Applications into your Shopping Cart, without going into Course Search, you would add “15667” which is the “Class Number.”

The best registration strategy is to populate your shopping cart with your “ideal” schedule of classes, but also have a list of back up / alternative section “Class Numbers” at the ready, in the event one or more of your preferred class sections closes out. Then, when it is time for your registration appointment time on Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00am ET, you can check out with your Shopping Cart, or in other words enroll in your ideal class schedule, and depending on the results – one or more of your ideal class sections may close out, you can quickly refer to your list of back up / alternative section “Class Numbers” to swap those into your Shopping Cart, and attempt to enroll in those classes instead.

ITP Program Trajectory

A breakdown of the unit trajectory of an ITP student is below, typically completed over 4-semesters, but can include optional terms like Summer or January.

Tier 1 (Foundations): 4.0 – 18.0 units Tier 2 (Electives): 38.0 – 52.0 units (combination of ITP / outside of ITP) Tier 3 (Thesis): 4.0 units Total: 60.0 units

ITP Tier 1 Foundation Courses

A large majority of your class schedules for the first term at ITP will be comprised of the ITP Tier 1 Foundation Courses, which are the essential building blocks for the rest of your academic program at ITP:

• ITPG-GT 2004 – Comm. Lab: Hypercinema (4.0 units)
• ITPG-GT 2005 – Comm. Lab: Visual Language (2.0 units)
• or, for those students with basic coding background, you may elect to take:
• ITPG-GT 2048 – Intro. to Computational Media: Media (2.0 units)
• ITPG-GT 2301 – Intro. to Physical Computing (4.0 units)
• This is a mandatory course, and all students must register for it. It may not be dropped.

While sections may close out in Albert, we guarantee enrollment in any ITP Tier 1 Foundation Courses you need to take. If you cannot find an open section to join in Albert, please email Dante at [email protected] , and he will find a section that works with your schedule.

Waitlists & Edit Swap

Classes at ITP are set up with 16 seats in the class, and 3 seats on the waitlist. If a class is fully-enrolled with 16 students, the waitlist will open, at which point you may join it in Albert . If enrolled students drop the class, Albert will attempt to auto-enroll the waitlisted students into the open seats in the order that they are waitlisted. If you have a full-schedule of classes, or if you have an enrolled class that meets at the same time as your waitlisted class, you will need to set up an Edit Swap for the waitlisted class, which is where you may designate (or change) a swap option for any of your waitlisted courses, in the event they open to you.

Term Unit Limit & Tuition and Fee Rates

It is important to note that students may not have more than 18.0 units of enrolled classes on their schedules (this is known as the “term unit limit”). Waitlisted classes do not count toward this 18.0 unit limit, as they are considered “pending” classes. ITP is a full-time program, which requires a full-time registration of 12.0 – 18.0 units. For tuition and fee rates, please see here .

Term Deadlines, Add/Drop Period, and Schedule Adjustments After Add/Drop

All important term deadlines, including the last day of the add/drop period, live on this page on Help. The add/drop period is the time during which students may adjust their class schedules freely. The add/drop period runs through the 2nd week of classes. At the end of the add/drop period, class waiting lists are purged from Albert, and enrollment is frozen. If you need to request a withdrawal after this deadline, you will receive a W mark on your transcript which signifies a late class withdrawal. If you need to adjust your schedule after the add/drop period closes, please contact Dante directly via email at [email protected] so he may assist.

Essential Albert Functions & Registration Guides

The NYU Registrar has helpful visual guides on navigating Albert, and on using essential functions like “Validate a Shopping Cart,” “Enroll,” “Drop,” “Wait list,” “Edit Swap,” and so on. They also have short videos you can watch. If you are confused about how to navigate Albert, I would highly recommend reviewing these guides prior to your registration appointment time – links below.

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ITP Tier 2 Elective Courses & Registering Outside of ITP

In addition to your Tier 1 Foundation courses, you may elect to register for Tier 2 Elective courses from ITP’s course listing, or begin to explore courses outside of the department.

For Tier 2 Electives from ITP’s course listing, please be advised that continuing ITP students have already registered for these courses in May, so not all courses will be available for enrollment.

You can know which classes are open, which classes are waitlist available, and which classes are closed by the “class status” indicator in Course Search. See these statuses below:

• Classes in status “open” (marked with a green circle) have available seats. You may enroll in these classes.
• Classes in status “wait list available” (marked with a yellow triangle) are full, but have openings on the WL. You may wait list for these classes.
• Classes in status “closed” (marked with a blue square) are full, with full waiting lists. You may keep these classes in your shopping carts to monitor their status through the add/drop period, which runs through the end of the 2nd week of classes. Should the class status shift to “open” you may enroll at that time. Should the class status shift to “wait list available” you may wait list at that time.

Any graduate-level courses in outside departments which are relevant to the course of study may be taken and credited toward the Tier 2 Electives for the ITP program. A recommended guideline is 8.0-units of outside classes during the 4-semesters, but students may exceed this guideline, should the courses be relevant to the course of study and discussed with their Faculty adviser.

The best way to look for classes outside of ITP is by doing targeted searches in Course Search . You will always want to filter for “Graduate” courses under “Academic Career.” Most departments put registration notes for non-majors in the course listings, so that is the first place to check.

If there are no registration notes in Albert, or if you have questions regarding a specific program’s policy for non-major registration, we recommend to Google search for the department in-question, and contact someone on administrative staff for assistance, or email Dante if you are unsure of who to contact.

As always, please contact Dante directly at [email protected] if you ever have any registration-related matters, and he will be happy to assist. Best of luck with registration, and welcome again to NYU and ITP!

Honors Thesis pathways

Honors thesis pathways.

An honors thesis pathway is a structured thesis experience for those who prefer a little more support and guidance through the thesis process. There are a few variations:

• You might join a cohort of students, all working on their own individual thesis projects with the same director. These groups will meet regularly to learn how to complete a thesis and support one another through the successes and challenges.
• Similarly, you might join a cohort of students who are all working on thesis projects on a particular theme (e.g., Science and Society; Screenwriting; Environmental Justice). There is one professor acting as director to all projects, and the group meets regularly to check in on each person’s progress. 
• Another version provides the opportunity to turn select honors seminar courses (HON 394) into your thesis with approval from the professor teaching the course. In this case you would take a special topics class one semester and then complete HON 493 with that professor on a topic related to the course. Students enrolled in an HON course in the fall who are confirmed for the thesis option by the faculty member can expect to defend and submit their thesis in the spring.
• Students who have successfully completed The Human Event or History of Ideas may participate in a HON thesis pathway, regardless of the topic.

To get started, explore the options below. It is important to be proactive in engaging the professor about the thesis opportunity and understanding the thesis expectations for enrollment.

Fall 2024 HON opportunities

Hon 492 create and innovate.

This cohort is designed for students doing research on projects related to any aspect of human society and culture. Research will be grounded in humanities methodologies which provide tools for shaping and reflecting the complexity of lived experience and provide powerful avenues for analysis, critique, creativity, and reflection. This class provides opportunities for thoughtful advancement and innovation in a range of areas, especially for students in pre-professional fields. Students in health-related fields, media, public policy, and arts are especially encouraged to apply. The class is based Downtown but students from all Barrett campuses are welcome. In this cohort you will work with the cohort, independently, and in small groups to refine research skills, craft research questions, and design your project. Deliverables can range from research papers or portfolios to performance and applied projects. Group projects welcome. Let your creativity run wild!!

For more information, or to enroll in the thesis cohort, please email Dr. O’Flaherty at [email protected] . Enrollment is on a rolling basis until the cohort is full. Students can follow an academic year plan (fall/spring) or a calendar year plan (spring/fall). 

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HON 492 Belonging, Home, and Identity

What does it mean to feel at home? How have the concepts of home and homelands shifted in our increasingly transnational and global world? How do issues of race, class, gender, nationalism, politics, industrialization, and war impact our sense of belonging? How do cultural objects (literature, film, art, social media, technological innovations, historical documents, political policies, etc.) challenge, reflect, interrogate, or even re-imagine the modern notion of belonging and what it means to be simultaneously an individual and a part of a larger collective? Focusing on a broad interpretation of these guiding questions and themes, this two-semester interdisciplinary seminar is designed for students who are interested in doing research projects related to the concepts of belonging and identity using humanities methodologies.

This class provides opportunities for thoughtful advancement and innovation in a range of majors and disciplines and is not limited to students in the humanities and social sciences. Students in all fields and majors are encouraged to apply. Students will work independently or in small groups to refine research skills, craft research questions, and design thesis projects. Deliverables can range from research papers or portfolios to performance, applied and creative projects.

For more information, or to enroll in the thesis cohort, please email Dr. Rebecca Soares at [email protected] . Enrollment is on a rolling basis until the cohort is full. This class will meet synchronously via Zoom on Fridays 9 - 11:45 a.m., Arizona time.

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HON 492 Humanities and the Environment

This cohort is open to students interested in producing research or creative projects on topics related to the environment, literature, humanities, mindfulness or spiritual traditions, mental and physical health, and the connections between human culture and the natural and non-human world, including issues involving animals. Those utilizing feminist perspectives are also encouraged to apply. Projects employing creative writing or other forms of artistic expression are welcome, as are those focused on academic research, which will be supported by class visits with subject librarians who can guide your research process. Students will work individually on their projects with specialized guidance and will also collaborate in groups. This course is suitable for students who already have an idea of what their thesis topic will be. The only course content will be documents designed to assist you in performing research and writing your thesis.

For more information, or to apply to enroll in the thesis cohort, please email Dr. Lisa Barca at [email protected] . Enrollment is on a rolling basis until the cohort is full. This class will meet synchronously via Zoom at scheduled class time.

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HON 492 Leadership, Diversity, & Education

Using an interdisciplinary approach to leadership, diversity, and equity, the topics of this thesis pathway will address the intersections of ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, and social class, and draw on interdisciplinary research in education and leadership to develop transformative approaches and solutions that lead to higher educational achievement for all students. Students may choose to focus on one, two, or all three areas of the topic in their thesis project. For example, students may analyze the structure of the American education system and examine historical, social, political, economic policies that promote educational equity and inclusion. Additionally, students may consider the role that education plays in fostering justice and equity in a democratic society, or construct a program or series related to education and leadership.

For enrollment permission, contact Dr. Kappes at [email protected] .

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HON 492 Science and Society

In an advanced industrial economy, science and technology impact our lives in increasingly intricate ways. Theses in this domain will focus on how a specific scientific/technical issue affects human beings at both the individual and social levels. There is substantial leeway in how this topic is interpreted, and it is meant to be as inclusive as possible. Though the thesis itself does not need to be scientifically technical, there must nevertheless be some substantive scientific/technological issue at its foundation. Both STEM and non-STEM students are enrolled, as the course relies on student perspectives from a wide range of backgrounds.

For enrollment permission, contact Dr. Martin at [email protected] . This class will meet synchronously via Zoom on Thursday 4:30–7:15 p.m.

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HON 492 Imagining the Good Life

This seminar is for students who wish to think about the pursuit of the “good life” broadly understood. Projects related to studies of culture, political theory, or psychology around questions of success and happiness are particularly welcome. These projects will provide philosophical and theoretical insight into practical, contemporary issues. Students will work independently or in small groups to refine research skills and design thesis projects on a range of topics. The course offers a flexible structure, guided research help, assistance finding experts with whom you can work, and a fun, supportive community of other students also working on thesis projects. All majors welcome, creative and group projects encouraged.

For more information, or to enroll in the thesis cohort, please email Dr. Sturgess ( [email protected] ). Enrollment is on a rolling basis until the cohort is full.

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HON 492 Culture & Community Lab

This Thesis Pathway course is designed for students who want to participate in community-engaged projects with local BIPOC artists, arts organizations, and communities. Students will have the opportunity to engage in faculty-led research initiatives that study and document local cultural performances, cultural traditions, and community history. In our lab we’ll work collaboratively with each other in the classroom, with our community partners, with other ASU institutions, and with other universities. Deliverables may take the form of research papers, portfolios, videos, films, podcasts, art exhibitions, and/or other scholarly and creative forms. Students in any major who are interested in Metro Phoenix’s cultural and artistic diversity are encouraged to apply.

Admission in the course requires a meeting with Dr. Sandoval [email protected] . This class will meet synchronously via Zoom on Thursdays 4:30–7:15 p.m.

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HON 492 Augmented and Virtual Realities (XR)

This two semester project (HON 492 Fall 2024 and HON 493 Spring 2025) will expose Barrett students to a variety of theories and content in the three media associated with the spectrum of eXtended Realities (XR). The term XR includes Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed, and Virtual Reality (VR). Students will read and present on rigorous theory papers, and finish HON 493 Spring 2025 with an honors thesis that they have designed and created on their own. It is a student-driven course and I work hard to find you second readers who are great fits for the topics you care about.

Describe what you would like to create and email Dr. Mina C. Johnson-Glenberg [email protected] for permission to join. This class will meet in SCOB (SCHWADA) 397 Fridays from 10:30–11:30 a.m. 

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HON 498 Justice & Equity Honors Network

The Justice & Equity Honors Network (JEHN) brings together honors students and faculty from ASU, the University of Pittsburgh, Macauley College and the University of Central Arkansas. The cohort of Justice and Equity Honors Scholars will identify and create new definitions, new understandings, of the principles necessary for achieving equity. Bringing together a coherent philosophy and plan of action to collaboratively make change, the Justice and Equity Honors Scholars will face the challenge of creating a more peaceful, equitable, just, and inclusive world. Each student will participate in the weekly online seminar, complete an honors thesis project, and present their findings at the Summer Gathering.

The application will require a personal statement, your transcript, and a summary of experiences you think are relevant. Applications open Monday, March 4 and close Monday, March 25. See https://students.barretthonors.asu.edu/jehn

Please reach out to Dr. Jenny Brian at [email protected] with questions or expressions of interest. This course meets Mondays 3-5:45 p.m. on Zoom.

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HON 492 Globalmpact

Barrett travel and study abroad experiences, including short GIE trips and semester-long student exchanges, provide opportunities for rich cultural exchange that can reveal new perspectives to our students. Far too often, the engagement between our students and the people, communities and places they interact with on these travel experiences end after they return. On many occasions, our students are deeply inspired by their trips abroad, yet have limited avenues to either express their learning or to engage further with newly discovered interests.

The GlobalImpact Thesis Pathway course series, allows students to reflect on their travel experiences and to continue to explore cultural, environmental and social connections to them. Continuing a connection to these opportunities, communities and NGOs upon return to ASU, can be very rewarding for our students and may aid in expanding connections between Barrett, The Honors College, the wider ASU and the global communities. These extensions can also lead to improvements of upcoming study abroad offerings, potentially enriching the experiences of subsequent Honors students on trips to these countries and communities. This thesis pathway course also presents an opportunity to connect different communities, opportunities and experiences to each other through Barrett students and their global engagement.

For enrollment permission, contact Dr. Briggs at [email protected] . 

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HON 494 Posthumanism and the Ends of Man

Bringing theories of posthumanism into conversation with feminist and queer studies, disability studies, and the environmental humanities, this course will reconsider international film and literature, including classic fairy tales, graphic novels, and recent science fiction. Taught entirely in English.

Students may take the class as a one-semester HON 494 seminar or participate in a two term thesis cohort. Students who enroll in this HON 494 will have an option to become a part of a two-term sequence that culminates in GER 493, where students will conduct thesis writing and hold a final thesis defense. Students enrolled in this HON 494 in the fall and GER 493 in the spring can expect to defend and submit a final thesis by the end of Spring 2025.

This course meets Mondays 4:30–7:15 p.m. in Durham Hall 210.

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Summer 2024 HON opportunities

Hon 492 honors directed study.

For students interested in starting their Honors Thesis this summer. You will work with Dr. Jenny Brian and a second reader on a project of your choosing. We will find a meeting time that works for your schedule.

Contact Dr. Brian for enrollment permission.

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HON 493 Honors Thesis

For students interested in starting and finishing their Honors Thesis this summer. You will work with Dr. Jenny Brian and a second reader on a project of your choosing. We will find a meeting time that works for your schedule.

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Spring 2024 HON opportunities

Hon 394 food system technology innovations.

Examines the food system innovation environment including the rapidly growing agri-tech, livestock-tech, bio-tech, and food-tech ecosystems. Topics include the economic motivations for innovation in food value chains, adoption and diffusion of technology, the entrepreneurial and financing environment for food system innovation, assessing financial feasibility of new technologies, and evaluating sustainability outcomes in the food value chain resulting from technology adoption. Guest speakers will be used throughout the term to bring insights into the strategies, risks, and rewards of developing and adopting innovative technologies for the modern food system.

This class will meet in person T/Th - 12:00 PM - 1:15PM at the Polytechnic campus. To get started please register for HON 394 (36045). Students enrolled in HON 394 in the Spring who are confirmed for the thesis option by the faculty member can expect to defend and submit their thesis in Fall. For more information, please email Dr. Mark Manfredo ([email protected]).

HON 492 Screenwriting and Other Narrative Storytelling

This creative project cohort is primarily designed for students interested in writing a screenplay or teleplay for their honors thesis, though students working in other narrative storytelling media such as fiction or creative nonfiction are welcome to apply and will be admitted on a space-available basis. In our once/week class meetings, we will review key creative screenwriting and storytelling strategies from exemplary scripts to inspire our own weekly writing. Students will work independently and in supportive writing groups based upon each student’s level of preparation for their project: those who already have their story developed and are ready to begin writing their screenplay/story will be in writing groups together, as will those who are just beginning their project and need to begin with story development exercises. We’ll keep each other accountable for making weekly progress, and we’ll learn from each other when giving feedback on multiple drafts. Students from all majors are welcome to apply; our diversity of disciplines makes storytelling endeavors all the more engaging.

For more information or to apply for enrollment in this thesis cohort, email Dr. Jacquie Scott Lynch at [email protected] . In your email, please include (1) your major and anticipated date of graduation; and (2) a brief description of your project’s genre (e.g., screenplay/teleplay/other narrative story) and whether you’ve developed a story to begin writing already or will be just starting out (which is fine!).

HON 492 Healthcare Disparities in the US

This thesis cohort will investigate disparities in disease incidence and healthcare outcomes in the United States. Factors that will be discussed are race, socio-economic status, gender, and environmental factors. By the end of the semester, students will have written a prospectus for the thesis (to be written the following semester) on an area that interests them. Group theses may be an option, depending on overlap in student interests.

For more information, or to apply to enroll in the thesis cohort, Dr. John Lynch ( [email protected] ).

HON 492 Making Analog Games

In this two-semester honors thesis sequence, students will work with Dr. Loebenberg on a project to complete their honors thesis requirement by designing and making an analog game. In the 492 semester of the course, readings are semi-structured so that students can construct a thesis prospectus and an interdisciplinary literature review from game studies, play studies, and other relevant fields for their thesis. Class meetings are focused on experientially exploring different types of games through the play of different game types. The class will also create and test prototypes through some game-making exercises. Students will keep a visual journal of their experiences to document their work. This course is part of a two-semester sequence culminating in a self-chosen game project students will design and make in HON 493.

Contact Dr. Loebenberg ( [email protected] ) for enrollment permission.

Other unique thesis pathway opportunities

In addition to the honors thesis pathways mentioned above, you can explore the following unique opportunities in other departments.

The Difference Engine

Join The Difference Engine , an ASU center dedicated to shaping the future of equality, as part of the esteemed fourth cohort of Barrett Honors students during the 2024-2025 academic year. 

This opportunity is open to juniors from all majors. After two semesters, Barrett students can stay on the team and complete their honors thesis with support from a thesis committee.

As a member of the research team, you'll play a crucial role in evaluating gender equity at large companies through the Women’s Power and Influence Index project. You'll collaborate closely with renowned professors and industry leaders, receiving guidance to maximize your impact. Selected students will:

• Assist in gender equity research & data collection to expand our Index
• Design & administer surveys
• Craft marketing strategies

This role also offers exciting perks, including networking events, national conference presentations , and trips to Los Angeles. Participating in The Difference Engine program grants students automatic honors credit. 

Space is limited! To learn more about the project and to join the Fall 2024 cohort, please complete this application: https://forms.gle/KgbmxvLFRAF44Nxc8

Founders Lab

Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship & New Business Design at the W. P. Carey School of Business, the Founders Lab is a 2-semester (6 credit) honors thesis opportunity for Barrett students to instigate their own entrepreneurial journey, and develop belief in their entrepreneurial skills.

Throughout this intensive program, students gain entrepreneurial confidence as they exercise their critical thinking, business writing, and communication skills through hypothesizing, testing, and adapting a business plan - ultimately targeting traction through user acquisition and sales. This untraditional academic experience focuses on empowering students to engage with a specific opportunity, identify a distinct audience, and provide something of real value (that your target audience will exchange value to obtain).

As outlined above, this program is intense and it requires self-direction (as is entrepreneurial), determination and commitment. We ask that all students who aren't able or interested in this commitment think very seriously about the requirements of this program before committing. This program is available to current Barrett sophomores, juniors, and seniors and will result in a final thesis submission in the spring semester. All majors welcome! 

Program Logistics

• Approximately 100 students, in teams of 3, will design and launch a new user-centric business, culminating in a spring demo (defense) day.
• Thesis credits will be WPC 492 for 3 credits in the fall and WPC 493 for 3 credits in the spring.
• There will be required group meetings each semester with a schedule determined by the Thesis Director, Jared Byrne.
• Second committee members will be provided, and students will submit their prospectus during the fall semester.
• Full commitment and participation is expected for both fall and spring of the academic year.

To apply for participation for the upcoming academic year, visit Founders Lab - a Barrett Thesis Project . 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Director of the W. P. Carey Center for Entrepreneurship, Jared Byrne [email protected] .

Humanities Lab

The Humanities Lab provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on research on compelling social challenges of interest to today’s students while working with others who are also invested in making a difference.

All Humanities Lab courses offer automatic honors credit, and Barrett students have the opportunity to turn select Lab courses into their honors thesis across a two-semester Lab experience with approval from at least one of the professors teaching the course.

We recommend having a conversation with the faculty at the beginning of the semester to discuss your academic interests, your potential interest in the social challenge of the course, and how they can support you. Whether they serve a role on your thesis committee or assist you in locating faculty to serve on your committee, Lab faculty have agreed to support you in developing your thesis topic through their Lab’s social challenge. Barrett students in the Lab course may develop an individual thesis or a group thesis in consultation with the professors. 

Spring 2024 Thesis Pathway Eligible Labs

• Diplomacy Lab: Brazil
• Guns, Art-making, and Truth
• Ethics of Language Testing
• Sustainable Fashion

Fall 2024 Thesis Pathway Eligible Labs

• Educating for Democracy?
• Planetizing Citizenship
• Migration, Art, Place: US/GER
• Families Living (Un)Documented
• US Gun Culture and Gun Impacts

To get started, enroll in a Humanities Lab course offering a thesis pathway opportunity and then complete the Humanities Lab Thesis Application .

InnovationSpace

InnovationSpace® is a transformative experience, where students build the skills of the future and develop their capacity for collaboration and innovation as they produce extraordinary projects while working on transdisciplinary teams. The program provides students with a unique opportunity to complete a real-world product-development project. Using the Integrated Innovation model, teams of students from all majors spend one to two semesters researching, developing and refining concepts.

Barrett students have the option to turn this two semester project into their honors thesis. These opportunities are open to students from all majors, and your thesis committee is provided for you.

Fall 2024 InnovationSpace Projects

• Creativity, Ethics, and AI - Mon 1:30–4:15 p.m.
• Unhoused Communities - Tue & Thu 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
• STEAMtank - Wed 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

For more information on the projects and to apply: design.asu.edu/innovationspace

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Fall semester 2024, spring semester 2025.