Psychology literature shows that undergraduate students who participate in research (e.g. as survey takers) find the experience valuable and report the participation as having a positive impact on their education. Although the value of undergraduate s . . .

We will examine the ruler sequence and its relation to the discrete logarithm, prim­itive roots modulo powers of a prime, p-adic ordinals, odd perfect numbers, and the 3n + 1 problem. Emphasis is placed on the multiplicative order of an integer modulo . . .

Many biological processes are driven by endogenous 24-hour cycles known as circadian rhythms. Recent studies implicate dopamine signaling as a key mediator of entraining circadian activity cycles to feeding. To measure the influence of food on circadi . . .

It is critical that early childhood educators receive professional training and resources to support multilingual children, since about 60% of dual language learners under the age of five are in California (Zepeda et. al., 2020). Unfortunately, planni . . .

Many political questions specifically deal with interactions between private actors, and private actors' purchasing decisions in the free market. Debate often arises when problems are created by free market forces. At this point, the public and govern . . .

This thesis study is focused on the performance of passive, active, and semi-active control systems of connected mid-size structures under a seismic excitation. A classical approach to alleviate seismic response on a building was to design such struct . . .

Although unconventional in the United States, entomophagy, or the practice of consuming insects, can provide a nutritious relief to the many malnourished people in developing countries. Edible insects are part of numerous traditional diets found in ov . . .

We present a new version of the Milky Way Project (MWP) to create a refined catalog of bubble classifications made by citizen scientists. The Milky Way Project users are able to make classifications over the internet, using various drawing tools to he . . .

A novel refrigeration system concept is proposed to facilitate the cooling of electronics equipment operating in the atmosphere of Venus. The multi-cascade, multiple working fluid system is developed first as a thermodynamic framework which is then op . . .

Human adipogenesis is the process through which uncommitted human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) differentiate into adipocytes (fat cells). Understanding the molecular and cellular regulation of human adipogenesis may provide a way to prevent and/or t . . .

The importance of the origin of a product is well documented in the country-of-origin (COO) literature (e.g., Schooler, Wildt, & Jones, 1988). A majority of the existing literature has found that products with a COO label influence a consumer’s attitu . . .

A stable Liquid/Liquid interface can be formed between a hydrophobic electrolyte solution and a hydrophilic electrolyte solution. Under the influence of electric field, ions can be pushed to move across the interface to enter another phase, for exampl . . .

From 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Terminator, the popular image of sentient machines as incapable of possessing the softer and more beautiful qualities of human beings has existed since nearly the creation of the first robot. The fear of robots destro . . .

3D reconstruction of environments from imagery has become a norm in the modern era. There are a vast amount of applications from a wide range of fields. Mobile devices have revolutionized data collection making it accessible and affordable. In particu . . .

Located between Malibu and Santa Barbara on the Pacific Ocean, the City of Ventura, California has in the past been known for its vast oil production, yet is now known for its surfing breaks, progressive environmentalism and a thriving arts district. . . .

Since the introduction of the citrus greening disease Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus Huanglongbing (HLB), from Asian in 2005, Florida citrus production has been in steady decline. Curative treatments for HLB-infected trees are unavailable, and mana . . .

Bacterial spores have been a concern in food safety and public health. Among the spore formers, Clostridium botulinum is of particular interest due to its capability to produce the deadly neurotoxin leading to botulism. Since sporulation is a key feat . . .

2014 saw by far the largest Ebola outbreak in history. In this thesis, we explain the basics of epidemic modeling. The classic SI, SIR, and SEIR models are detailed with a hypothetical zombie apocalypse. The importance of the basic reproduction number . . .

Project motivation is based upon the 20% concentrated nitrate and perchlorate brine generated from the Reverse Osmosis plant at Cal Poly Pomona. The costly fee of disposal for the brine and the risk of recontamination into the environment prompted the . . .

The computerized CERAD Word List Memory Test, also known as the Enhanced Mental Skills Test (EMST), is one of several tools used by the Long Term Care (LTC) insurance industry to screen applicants for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, which . . .

Xu's (2008) paper inspired us to investigate the relationship between exchange rate and trade deficit. Based on economic theories, if a country does not interfere its exchange rate and allows it be totally flexible in the market, the exchange rate sho . . .

Russian thistle (Salsola spp.), also known as tumbleweed, is an invasive plant of Eurasian origin. This plant has become a troublesome nuisance, in particular during late fall and early winter when it breaks from the soil and travels across the surfac . . .

An impediment to increasing housing supply is opponents to development on the basis that there is not enough residential on-street parking in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. A solution to managing residential on-street parking supply is to implemen . . .

In 2015, the National Fire Protection Association issued a report that revealed how every 2 hours and 41 minutes a civilian fire death occurs. Civilian fire injuries occur every 33 minutes nationwide and 1,298,000 fires in the U.S were reported in 201 . . .

Thermal spraying is used in various industries for additive manufacturing applications to apply materials onto a workpiece. Some of these applications include repair, protection against corrosion, wear-resistance, or the enhancement of surface propert . . .

Introduction: Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is a highly contagious virus that is ubiquitous in multicat environments. The enteric form of the virus, feline enteric coronavirus (FECV), commonly replicates in the intestine causing an asymptomatic infection. . . .

∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marijuana’s principal psychoactive component, is known to suppress resistance to bacterial, viral and protozoan infections. However, the effect of THC on resistance to fungal infections is unclear. Recently, we found tha . . .

This poem,inspired by Allen Ginsberg's "Howl", is a critique of superficial, exploitative, and self-immolating behaviors of 21st century consumer culture.

Wool is a versatile fiber that has been used in apparel, home, and medical textiles for many years. There are over 100 different breeds of sheep that produce a variety of wool types ranging from being fine to coarse in nature. Fine wools such as those . . .

A shortage in the supply of fresh water has prompted research in more effective methods of water distillation. One such method called direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) is driven by the temperature gradient between the two sides of the membra . . .

In this paper, I will defend the claim that out of respect for their autonomy, patients with severe eating disorders should have the right to refuse medical treatment, even while in imminent danger. I’ll be addressing the history of eating disorders, . . .

The Allen Telescope Array (ATA) is a 42 radio dish array located at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory in Hat Creek, CA and is used to search for traces of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and to study the interstellar medium. The ATA has taken multi . . .

Although they offer more stability and lower production costs, consumers perceive synthetic colorants as undesirable. Accordingly, companies are looking to natural color sources for their products. Prickly pears are cactus fruits that are rich in pigm . . .

Stainless steels are frequently used in applications requiring high strength materials that can withstand moderately high temperatures and corrosive environments. However, applications with harsher operating conditions, e.g., specific components in nu . . .

This case study investigated the park use patterns and aesthetic preferences of park users in Snow Creek Park, Walnut, California. The objective was to discover whether there are connections between recreational and home landscape aesthetic preference . . .

The congressional black caucus is seen as the leading legislative advocate for African Americans in government. Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, African Americans were excluded from the political process and consequently treated as a sub-group dis . . .

The purpose of this study was to evaluate applicant perceptions and experiences of the Cal Poly Pomona graduate admissions process in order to identify potential causes of declining graduate student enrollment. This was determined through an online su . . .