1. LIFTING THE BASE OF THE PYRAMID: WHEN SOCIOLOGY AND BIG BUSINESS UNITE Open Access Author: Lewandowski, David Alan Title: LIFTING THE BASE OF THE PYRAMID: WHEN SOCIOLOGY AND BIG BUSINESS UNITE Area of Honors: Interdisciplinary in Marketing and Sociology Keywords: sociologymarketingbig businesspovertyprofitsinnovationeducationintegrationBase of the Pyramidstrategyglobal File: Download David_Alan_Lewandowski_Honors_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Johann Baumgartner, Thesis SupervisorJohann Baumgartner, Thesis SupervisorJennifer Chang Coupland, Thesis Honors AdvisorDr. Jeffery Todd Ulmer, Thesis Honors Advisor
2. HEAD OF THE CLASS: A COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMPETITIVENESS Open Access Author: Hromchak, Michael Andrew Title: HEAD OF THE CLASS: A COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMPETITIVENESS Area of Honors: Economics Keywords: economicshigher educationinnovationgrowthcompetitiveness File: Download hromchakFINAL.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Mark Mc Leod, Thesis SupervisorMark Mc Leod, Thesis SupervisorDavid Shapiro, Thesis Honors Advisor
3. The Development of DIGI-Net at the Pennsylvania State University to Support Interdisciplinary Innovation Open Access Author: McGinley, Mark John Title: The Development of DIGI-Net at the Pennsylvania State University to Support Interdisciplinary Innovation Area of Honors: Interdisciplinary in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Keywords: innovationdigital fabricationmanufacturinginterdisciplinary File: Download Mcginley.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Timothy William Simpson, Thesis SupervisorTimothy William Simpson, Thesis SupervisorDr. Paul M Griffin, Thesis Honors AdvisorJames Gordon Brasseur, Thesis Honors Advisor
4. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONSUMER LINK IN SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS: INVESTIGATING PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES AND PLASTIC TOTES Open Access Author: Boghara, Pranjal Ravjibhai Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONSUMER LINK IN SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS: INVESTIGATING PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES AND PLASTIC TOTES Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: impactconsumersgreenenvironmentinnovationadoptionconsumptionsupply chainssustainabilityenvironmental footprintplastic water bottlesplastic bags File: Download Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dawn M Russell, Thesis SupervisorDawn M Russell, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
5. Developing Student Entrepreneurship at Penn State the Resources and Recommendations Students Need to Launch a Venture Open Access Author: Tornetta, Jonathan Mark Title: Developing Student Entrepreneurship at Penn State the Resources and Recommendations Students Need to Launch a Venture Area of Honors: Elective Area of Honors - Engineering Entrepreneurship Keywords: entrepreneurshipstartupstart-upventurecompanyincubatorinnoblueinnovationbusinessInnobluementorfundingcollaborate File: Download 2012-04-09_Developing-Entrepreneurship-at-PSU_Jon-Tornetta.pdf
6. A Theoretical Framework on the Link Between Motivation and Innovation in Hackers Open Access Author: Zhang, Xue Wei Title: A Theoretical Framework on the Link Between Motivation and Innovation in Hackers Area of Honors: Information Sciences and Technology Keywords: motivationinnovationhackersintrinsic motivationextrinsic motivationrisksocialization File: Download Zhang_Thesis_Final.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Katherine Loraine Hamilton, Thesis SupervisorRosalie Ocker, Thesis Honors Advisor
7. Understanding the Barriers and Development of a Venture Capital and Seed Funding Ecosystem in Ecuador Open Access Author: Castro, Juan Jose Title: Understanding the Barriers and Development of a Venture Capital and Seed Funding Ecosystem in Ecuador Area of Honors: Finance Keywords: venture capitalseed fundingsouth americaEcuadorangel investingentrepreneurshipinnovationfinancing File: Download Juan_Jose_Castro_UnderstandingtheBarriersandDevelopmentofaVentureCapitalandSeedFundingEcosysteminEcuador.pdf Thesis Supervisors: James Alan Miles, Thesis Honors AdvisorJames Alan Miles, Thesis SupervisorDr. Joseph Randall Woolridge, Faculty Reader
8. Enhancing Team Creativity through Psychological Safety and P.A.S.S. Open Access Author: Cooperstein, Jessica Nicole Title: Enhancing Team Creativity through Psychological Safety and P.A.S.S. Area of Honors: Psychology Keywords: creativityinnovationteamspsychological safetyP.A.S.S. File: Download Cooperstein_Jessica_teamcreativity.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Samuel Todd Hunter, Thesis SupervisorDr. Jeffrey M Love, Thesis Honors Advisor
9. Power and conflict: A qualitative look at the the interactions of leader dyads Open Access Author: Niler, Ashley Anna Title: Power and conflict: A qualitative look at the the interactions of leader dyads Area of Honors: Psychology Keywords: Dyadic leadershiplifecycleinnovationconflict File: Download Honors_Thesis_Niler_Ashley.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Samuel Todd Hunter, Thesis SupervisorRick R Jacobs, Thesis Honors Advisor
10. [re-manufacturing Innovation] An Industrial Rebirth in Bethlehem Open Access Author: Chambers, Thomas J Title: [re-manufacturing Innovation] An Industrial Rebirth in Bethlehem Area of Honors: Architecture Keywords: manufacturinginnovationBethlehem SteelBethlehemincubatorarchitectureglobal braincollaborationChambers File: Download Chambers_thesis_finalb.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Jawaid Haider, Thesis SupervisorScott W Wing, Thesis Honors AdvisorDarla V Lindberg, Faculty Reader