Comparing Carbon Emissions Across Transportation Mode for a 5-Mile Urban Trip in Spokane, Washington
Faculty Mentor
E.D. Dascher
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
4-14-2026 9:00 AM
End Date
4-14-2026 11:00 AM
Location
PUB NCR
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract
The findings reveal three interconnected themes: intergenerational work ethic, upward mobility, and migration silence. First, the participant described a strong work ethic instilled by his immigrant father, characterized by early participation in manual labor and a cultural emphasis on discipline, responsibility, and self-reliance. These values contributed to significant upward mobility, as the participant later founded a construction company that expanded into large-scale projects and multimillion-dollar government contracts. Second, the participant’s identity formation reflected patterns associated with earlier European migration waves; despite maintaining awareness of his heritage, he primarily identified as American due to the influence of schools, social institutions, and community integration.
Recommended Citation
Agyei, Christian, "Comparing Carbon Emissions Across Transportation Mode for a 5-Mile Urban Trip in Spokane, Washington" (2026). 2026 Symposium. 48.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2026/ps_2026/p1_2026/48
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Comparing Carbon Emissions Across Transportation Mode for a 5-Mile Urban Trip in Spokane, Washington
PUB NCR
The findings reveal three interconnected themes: intergenerational work ethic, upward mobility, and migration silence. First, the participant described a strong work ethic instilled by his immigrant father, characterized by early participation in manual labor and a cultural emphasis on discipline, responsibility, and self-reliance. These values contributed to significant upward mobility, as the participant later founded a construction company that expanded into large-scale projects and multimillion-dollar government contracts. Second, the participant’s identity formation reflected patterns associated with earlier European migration waves; despite maintaining awareness of his heritage, he primarily identified as American due to the influence of schools, social institutions, and community integration.
