Extended Essay (EE)

Extended Essay Coordinator - Eileen Knapp

eknapp@aspenk12.net

The extended essay invites students to investigate a topic of special interest, in the form of a 4,000-word piece of independent research. Students select an area of research from DP subjects and become acquainted with the independent research and writing skills expected at university. This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen. It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity. As an authentic learning experience, the EE provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research on a topic of choice, under the guidance of a supervisor at ASD.

2025 Diploma Candidates' EE Research Questions:

Lexie Munro - English A - In what ways is Kendrick Lamar’s music the most contemporary iteration of the historical presence of spirituals?

Audrey Woodrow - French B - Comment le gouvernement français et l’Académie Française influencent-ils l’évolution de la langue française et sa continuité à l'époque moderne dans le contexte de la langue inclusive?

Cerys Hembury - World Studies - To what extent are American English informal writing conventions internationally consistent?

Gio Seeman - Environmental Systems & Societies - To what extent do mainstream footwear companies (Nike, Adidas, Puma) address their Greenhouse Gas emissions (through CO2e) and minimize their environmental impact?

Collin Luu - Business Management -To what extent is Herbalife's business model impacting overall corporate profitability?

Delilah Hemstreet - Business Management - How has Patagonia created a roadmap for sustainable businesses to prioritize the planet over profit?

Emily Jacobson - Environmental Systems & Societies - To what Extent are the European fast fashion brands, H&M and Zara, on track to meet their sustainability goals for water consumption and waste water?

Fiona Benvenuto - English A - In what ways do 'The Metamorphosis' and 'The Trial' by Franz Kafka explore the themes of alienation, absurdity, and existential dread?

Julia Diaz - Business Management - To what extent did Sara Blakely's marketing tactics allow Spanx to become a successful brand?

Katie Maeve Hicks - History -To What Extent Did the Battle of Riva Ridge Affect the Overall Victory of the Allied Forces in Europe in WWII?

Luka Jaramaz - History - To what extent did the Dayton Agreement contribute to the post-war stability and reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Greta Holton -History - To what extent did the WPA’s Federal Art Project help dig America out of the Great Depression while also promoting the American style of Modern Art, specifically via the National Parks Poster/Postcard Art?

Mykenzie Roy - English A - To what extent has the femme fatale archetype adapted to or challenged post-feminist ideologies through literature using Circe by Madeline Miller and Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys?

Oscar McHugh - History - To what extent did the 1970 Kent State Shootings impact America’s participation in the Vietnam War?

Pippa Millstone - English A - How do the tragic but intertwined fates of Hamlet and Ophelia demonstrate truth in a world where lies are prevalent and death is inevitable?

Robert Helsing - Biology - How does Herpes-Simplex Virus I in T-VEC immunotherapy compare to combination dabrafenib and trametinib treatment in overall survival and quality of life in patients with metastatic/unresectable melanoma?

Sharif Khan - History - To what extent did French Salons influence the dissemination of enlightenment ideas and subsequent political movements in and beyond France?

Stela Verhey - English A - How significant was the novel "All the Light We Cannot See" compared to the TV show "The New Look" to the understanding of perspectives and opposing support in WWII?

Tomas Franceschi - Business Management - To what extent have the Denver Nuggets' operational strategies regarding brand image and outreach in the business industry affected their team's success?

Vida Smith - Environmental Systems & Societies - Is there a significant difference between less economically developed countries and more economically developed countries regarding their Food Waste Management and greenhouse gas emissions associated with their management strategy?

Zahra Khan - Business Management - To what extent will Elon Musk’s leadership style contribute to the financial success of Tesla?