Tag: Poster Presentation

Joshua Jordan¹
Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.^2
1Lee Business School, Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology
²Lee Business School, Department of Marketing and International Business

ABSTRACT
Cosa Nostra, or the Italian Mafia, the roots of the American mob and that way of life lead to the inspiration to the Godfather and so many movies. This Digital research poster dives into the state of affairs of the Cosa Nostra in Italy. How many organizations there are, were, and will be. It also studies the immense effect the mafia has on crime in Italy from homicides to corruption. This poster looks into five different data sets over the years focusing on the relationship between what type of crime is being committed to the potency of the mob at that time. Although the amount of crime and the number of families have gone down significantly since the ’80s. The mafia in Italy is still alive and well compared to its counterpart in the states, with, crimes such as homicides, murder, extortion, gambling, and so on.

Polly Flores^{1, 2}
Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.^3
1Lee Business School, Department of Finance
²Lee Business School, Department of Economics
³Lee Business School, Department of Marketing and International Business

ABSTRACT
This research aims to investigate and better understand the Mexican Housing Market and provide information geared towards fundamental knowledge and or potential investment opportunities within the Mexican housing market. The focus is on the average housing price per Mexican State, the five highest, lowest, and the five leading travel destination states in Mexico. The median days on the market of the Mexican Housing Inventory and the increasing value of the residential market in Mexico were analyzed to give guidance for those interested in this market. Survey time period Data was collected, reviewed, and analyzed. Results show that the National Average price was $1,310,750.00 MXN ($64, 700.00 USD). The median days on the market have ranged from 22.5 days to 70 days since January 2021. The projected value of the residential real estate market for 2021 is $41.3 billion USD and is forecasted to continually grow in the coming years with a speculated $60 billion USD in 2025. The research shows that the Mexican housing market is growing and can be a competitive alternative for those looking to buy real estate property to live in or invest.

Cody Felix¹
Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.^2
1Lee Business School, Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology
²Lee Business School, Department of Marketing and International Business

ABSTRACT
With the advancement of electronic and new energy vehicles, motor vehicles are becoming more obsolete as the years progress. China is currently the leading producer and sales of vehicles in the world. Motor and combustion engine vehicles populate a lot of chemicals into the atmosphere compared to those of new energy vehicles. The study will investigate the sales of motor engine vehicles in China and the possible factors that can be influencing the sales. This research will look into factors like the unemployment rate and the development of new energy vehicles.

Itzel Gutierrez¹
Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.^1
1Lee Business School, Department of Marketing and International Business

ABSTRACT
My research will be focused on how unsustainable fast fashion is killing the ecosystem, whether or not it is bad for the environment and what percentage of it ends up in landfills? Boohoo, Shein and PrettyLittleThing are popular fast fashion retail apps among U.S consumers, cheap fast fashion tends to encourage consumers to over buy. My research will start with where does fast fashion come from and where does it end up? Fast fashion is based on trends going on in the red carpet, fashion shows or influenced by social media. Throwing away clothes because it is out of style should never be an option. Once people are done with a piece of clothing, they can give away their items, donate to thrift stores, or even resell their items. My research will explore ways on what consumers can do to decrease the percentage of fast fashion that ends up in landfills. The top 10 worst fabrics for the environment include cotton, polyester, nylon, acrylic, viscose, bamboo, acetate, and wool. These fabrics are considered bad for the environment because they do not completely break down and some micro plastics can make their way into the ocean and soil. One way to stop putting the blame on consumers is for brands to become more aware about how what they are doing and making is affecting the environment.

Haley Hanners¹
Nicholette Olson¹
Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.^1
1Lee Business School, Department of Marketing and International Business

ABSTRACT
For centuries Mexico has faced numerous natural disasters that have taken a toll on the country’s economy, human capital, and left the country in a state of uncertainty. When most people think back to some of the most devastating tragedies in Mexico, they may reflect on those such as Hurricane Wilma or the 1985 Earthquake. However, the Covid-19 pandemic may quickly surpass previous natural disasters and continue to contribute to the financial hardships in Mexico. Both qualitative and quantitative data show that Covid-19 has cost the country millions of dollars in healthcare, unemployment, and other additional expenses, leaving the country in a state of financial instability. As Covid started to become the global epidemic it is today, the unemployment rate in Mexico began to increase, increasing over one percent from May to June 2020. As of January 18, 2021, the cost of the pandemic has already reached 924 million dollars, nearly reaching the cost of the 1985 earthquake. The average cost to treat Covid in Mexico is $20,000, more than many people make in a year in Mexico. At-home treatment also costs around $3,000. Families have been financially ruined trying to fight for their loved ones’ lives. If continuing at this rate the Covid-19 pandemic will surpass the 1985 Earthquake and Hurricane Gilbert in cost. This intense financial burden on the country and its citizens can leave the country heavily damaged in the short and long term future.

Kyra Dias Audino¹
Paul Wolf¹
Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.^2
1Lee Business School, Department of Accounting
²Lee Business School, Department of Marketing and International Business

ABSTRACT
In Brazil, the Amazon rainforest covers a massive area. Spanning five million square kilometers, it is frequently referred to as the “lungs of our planet”. In June of 2021, a report portrayed the deforestation area in the Brazilian Amazon from 2004 to 2020. The data provides an objective view of the growing problem of deforestation in the Amazon. This paper will uncover the factors related to the increasing rate of deforestation. To uncover these factors, our research will determine which years held the biggest year-over-year rate increases, and we will then research changing economical, cultural, and political factors that could contribute to increases in the deforestation rate. In referencing the deforestation rates, it was determined that in 2016 and in 2019 there were major increases to deforestation. It was found that, in 2016, there were increased demands of crude oil in the US that drove increased deforestation. Additionally, in 2018, Jair Bolsonaro became the Brazilian president and rolled back environmental protection laws which lead to increased deforestation. In conclusion, 2020 saw Brazil report the largest area of primary forest loss. The implications of Amazon deforestation relate to climate change, endangered species, and conservation of ecosystems. Unfortunately the fate of the Amazon rainforest is tied to the overall state of political and economical mindsets in Brazil. In order for the fate of the Amazon to be rectified, a global effort should be made in order to enact laws to ensure the Amazon can remain the “lungs of our planet.”