The catastrophe of climate change is one which continues to grow more and more burdensome for humanity on a global scale. It is also a highly unique sort of issue due to the incomprehensible nature of all of its causes and effects. In this paper, I ex . . .

In this work we utilize two suites of 75 different simulations of major galaxy mergers based on the Gadget model (Springel & Hernquist+ 2003) and the novel "Feedback in Realistic Environments" FIRE model (Hopkins et al. 2014). These mergers are compos . . .

Spermatogenesis pauses only at the penultimate stage, the spermatid. The pause ends when an external signal activates the spermatid into a spermatozoon. Activation involves two pathways: (i) the try-5 pathway, named because the trypsin-like protein TR . . .

Metallic alloys are often degraded when used in corrosive, high temperature environments such as in gas turbines or nuclear power plants. To mitigate these effects, the surface of the existing alloy can be modified through the halide-activated pack ce . . .

This project focused on stress management and K-8 teachers. It presented a handbook of strategies to help prevent and reduce teacher stress and burn out using peer reviewed research and best practices as discussed in Chapter Two of this manual.

It is often of interest to stabilize and reorient the attitude of falling objects. The approach of interest in this study was the utilization of aerodynamic control surfaces. However, the parameters of such a system were not well-documented. Therefore . . .

It is often of interest to stabilize and reorient the attitude of falling objects. The approach of interest in this study was the utilization of aerodynamic control surfaces. However, the parameters of such a system were not well-documented. Therefore . . .

Understanding the molecular basis underlying the formation of bone-forming osteocytes and lipid-storing adipocytes will help provide insights into the cause of disorders originating in stem/progenitor cells and develop therapeutic treatments for bone- . . .

The research experience conducted this summer is about collision avoidance system for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) using stereoscopic vision. It is one of the focus areas of UAS research at the Cal Poly Pomona's UAS Lab. Collision avoidance using ste . . .

Topical drug delivery is the most common treatment for diseases of the anterior segment of the eye such as glaucoma and uveitis. But treatment is limited by the low permeability of the multilayered cornea, rapid clearance by tear drainage, and absorpt . . .

This study reports an investigation of the business-to-business (B2B) relationship between Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and hotels. Whereas it is clear that, by promoting the destination, DMOs bring business to hotels, the focus of the s . . .

Huanglongbing or citrus greening disease (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus) is vectored by the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama). Currently, the most effective biological control agent for ACP is the parasitic wasp Tamarixia radiata. F . . .

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2) causes recurrent genital lesions. This study examined the efficacy against murine vaginal Herpes infection using an HSV-2 gD tripeptide (gD3pep) liposomal vaccine (LV) with Lipidated or Non-Lipidated Tucaresol (LipT or N . . .

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), also known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), was enacted in California in 2013-2014. The legislation allows local California K-12 school districts to create their own spending plans with input f . . .

During the aquatic nymphal stage, dragonflies possess a modified labium that functions as a high-speed raptorial appendage used in prey capture. During labial protraction, a preparatory phase of slow protraction is followed by the release of a latched . . .

Fluorescent microscopy has been a widely used technique in biomedical sciences to identify nanoparticles, viruses, organisms, molecules and many other things in different samples. In addition, many researchers have been modifying this technique to mak . . .

The effects of sexual coercion on the person and their self-esteem are critical to research. This study is intended to increase the understanding of how culture may play a part in maintaining sexual scripts and how they in turn affect those who have b . . .

New discoveries in the current sustainability movement are resulting in products which support environmental responsibility in ways that were never previously imagined. However, in a world where technology has created a fast-paced lifestyle, part of t . . .

This case study is a proposal for an urban vertical farm as a social enterprise, in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. The goal of the study is to create a detailed and focused plan on how to start and maintain a successful social enterprise. The . . .

The purpose of this paper is to visualize and find important trendy patterns in a dataset that contains house sale prices and their features for King County in Washington between May 2014 and May 2015, which was obtained from Kaggle, a website that sh . . .

The purpose of this investigation is to identify the source(s) of salinity and water, which contribute to the north flowing streams of Towsley and Wiley canyons of Newhall, California. The waters are being assessed through geochemical analyses to dete . . .

This 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 were connections between park typology conceptualization and recreational and hom . . .

Using animation in teaching has become more popular in the twenty-first century in universities and education organizations. It makes understanding the challenging concepts much easier than using the traditional methods to explain them. One of the mos . . .

With the ever-growing demand of energy to power homes, businesses and intuitions, power plants are placed in increasingly difficult situations of predicting energy consumption and balancing power output. Peak hour energy can cost up to twice as much a . . .

Concentrating (or concentrated) solar power (CSP) is a method of tapping plentifully available solar energy that offers grid flexibility over photovoltaic generation. Molten salts have emerged as viable candidates for thermal energy storage in CSP. Ch . . .

The use of pesticides has a negative impact on the environment. Amphibians have long been regarded as indica- tor species to pollutants due to their permeable skin and sensitivity to the environment. Studies have shown that population declines of some . . .

This project was an interactive online tutorial intended for parents to learn how to help their first grade students in learning spelling patterns. This tutorial would help parents by building a better understanding of what blending and segmenting are . . .

Compilation of pavement data can improve the current pavement design methods to ultimately increase the longevity of pavement lifespan and minimize costs for needed maintenance. The research of this project will focus on analyzing data compiled on LTP . . .

Mimulus section Diplacus consists of erect or prostrate shrubs found throughout California in many habitats. Taxonomy of the group has been controversial, including its separation as a separate genus. Recent treatments describe as many as fourteen spe . . .

Outer membrane vesicles are spherical structures that are constitutively produced by all Gram negative bacteria. They range from 10-300 nm in diameter and have been shown to be an alternative transport system for secreting proteins into the extracellu . . .

Since the detection of the invasive species Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae)—vector of the lethal citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB) Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus—in San Diego County in 2008, efforts have . . .

Due to the scarcity and increasing demand for bandwidth, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, also known as OFDM has become a great candidate as a transmission scheme capable of supporting high data rate applications such as LTE, 4G, and 5G com . . .

The pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been associated with global amphibian declines, but it is often difficult to discern the relative importance of Bd as a causal agent in declines that have already occurred. The recent devel . . .

The Mathematical Modeling of the spread of HIV and AIDS has a well-established literature base, however the vast majority of the methods employed are purely deterministic. Very few stochastic models are available to complement the theory. Based upon G . . .

Surface modification using nanoparticles is an effective and useful way to improve powder properties that may be used in different industries. The study conducted used a magnetically assisted impaction coating machine (MAIC) to coat samples. The Sampl . . .

The ability to encode and retrieve memories of for events or Episodic long-term memory (LTM) is a wholly complex, but fundamentally important capacity. LTM retrieval is supported by a network of brain regions, most notably, the hippocampus and medial . . .

Majority of residential buildings in the United States are built of light-frame wood construction. Light frame-wood buildings located in highly seismic areas are designed to adequately resist such forces. The light frame wood shear wall (LFWSW) is a p . . .

Aedificatus is an effort to maximize the potential of the Mono Lake region at an ecological, economic and cultural level. The design presents opportunities for energy generation, efficient use of water and a dynamic cultural node. Aedificatus performs . . .

This presentation presents the flight dynamics model development of a multicopter using a system identification technique. The multicopter is flown for frequency sweep and doublet inputs in all four axes. The collected flight data is post processed to . . .

Hispanics have been the fastest growing minority group in the United States for the past forty years compared to Asians and African Americans. Hispanics suffer from chronic diseases more than non-Hispanic Whites. The dietetic profession has been makin . . .

Robot localization is the process by which robots ascertain information about their position and orientation relative to the external environment through the use of sensors, a competency which is necessary for autonomous navigation. Previous research . . .

In this thesis, we will present Tabu Search heuristic algorithm and a Hopfield Neural Network (HNN) model to tackle the Vehicle Routing Problem with Flexible Time Windows (VRPFlexTW). The rationale of the proposed HNN model is to derive a new form of . . .

We present a revamped version of the Milky Way Project, a citizen science initiative that provides astronomers with the tools to map our Galaxy for star birth and supersonic massive stars. This collaboration has engaged 35,000 citizens in astronomy si . . .

California has a teacher shortage and is in need of qualified teachers to enter the teaching field. In fall of 2017 80% of districts in California reported a shortage of qualified teachers. (Darling-Hammond, 2018). This paper is a case study of a univ . . .

Electroencephalography (EEG) data describe the activity of neuron populations in the brain and are acquired via electrodes placed on specific positions of the skull. EEG signals have been shown to be sufficiently different between individuals and ther . . .

This paper investigates the effect of immigrant naturalization on annual earned income, wage growth, and the likelihood of holding high-earning employment. Prior literature regarding labor market outcomes with respect to both undocumented immigrant le . . .

The strong gravitational poles of black holes attract light rays causing their intuitive straight path to bend. The path that light rays follow in space time is the shortest possible path which is called a “Geodesic”. In this project, the geodesics of . . .

The paucity of plant-based protein supplement studies is important for vegetarian and vegan athletes to improve exercise performance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Limited research studies have been conducted to examine the benefits of consuming . . .

This research involves identifying the relationship between prize money and the rate of crashes in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The goal is to test whether a compensating wage differential exists in the form of prize mo . . .

Current methods of obtaining energy from the sun have successfully improved and become more refined. Yet the means in which we store this energy is receiving greater attention in the industry today. Storing thermal energy is a key component when it co . . .

Anthocyanins (ACNs) are naturally derived pigments but their use in foods is limited due their high cost and instability. Extraction efficiency can reduce the cost of these ACNs. During this study various methods and solvents were evaluated for the op . . .

This research explores the possible manufacture and sale of performance leggings intended to help alleviate knee pain in female athletes. With injuries on the rise and female athletes becoming more active, the development of non-addictive pain allevia . . .

Heat pipes and their applications in thermal management have been studied for decades. They are efficient, compact tools that help dissipate substantial amount of heat from various engineering systems. Heat pipes are able to dissipate a substantial am . . .

Lincoln Heights has benefited from being an affordable place for many residents to purchase a home, rent an apartment and/or run a business store front. Over the last decade however, the affordability of living and thriving in Lincoln Heights has decr . . .

There is an ongoing debate between Universalism and Relativism, which highlights the never-ending dilemma regarding absolute morality versus cultural relativism. These theories complicate political stances regarding universal laws against modern day s . . .

There is a crisis in public education. The gaps of inequity continue to increase for students living and attending schools in impoverished neighborhoods (Center for Public Education [CPE], 2016; Musu-Gillette et al., 2016). As a result, there is an ur . . .

Frozen, the most popular fairy-tale type movie of recent release is usually declared as nothing like the Hans Christian Andersen tale upon which it was based, "The Snow Queen". Vladimir Propp's 31 Narratemes, outlined in his "Morphology of the Folktal . . .

Some North Pacific species of marine invertebrates have distinct populations that occur separately in the western and eastern Pacific. Several North Pacific species of opisthobranchs have unusually large geographic ranges, including California through . . .

In California, the drought has become an important issue due to declines in surface water sources. Dependence on groundwater and importing water from the Colorado River increases in order to keep up with high water demands. The use of recycled water i . . .

This mixed-methods study examined in-depth evidence of the dimensions of transformational leadership as reflected in the leadership practices and behaviors of principals within a large urban school district. Using an explanatory sequential research de . . .

This study was designed to identify restaurants’ green attributes that consumers deem most important, exploring why consumers perceived certain green attributes more important than others and measuring the impact from consumers’ demographic background . . .

The objective of this thesis is to find the transition probability functions of a Markov process with jump sizes of 1 and 2. When all of the transition rates are equal in the process, results are found analytically by randomization, the dual of the sy . . .

Studies have shown that Emotional Social Intelligence (ESI) is a strong indicator of academic performance, social skills, making positive decisions, and a general sense of well-being in students. ESI skills are vital to the health and academic success . . .

The current means of energy distribution relies heavily upon a single power generation station, whose energy is distributed to various units throughout the city. Energy producers must deal with efficiency losses in both production and distribution of . . .

From autonomous automotives to advertising, society is transitioning into a world where Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly more integrated component of humanity. This seemingly seamless transition has brought about much concern of a r . . .

While research on gender and sports/physical activities is prevalent, there are limited studies on how cheerleading plays a part in the gender socialization of young girls. This research will focus and compare two adolescent cheerleading teams, one be . . .

While professional development (PD) has always been essential in meeting the learning needs of teachers, traditional forms of PD are incongruous with today’s professional demands and complex skills required by students (Borko, 2014; Brooks & Gibson, 2 . . .

The combined energy to construct and power buildings accounts for nearly 50% of all energy used in the United States and most of the developed world (Mazria, 2008, 3). Wasteful building practices that fail to consider the effects of geography and clim . . .

The promotion and encouragement of updating bicycle master plans in the Los Angeles County region is an affirmation that active transportation is forthcoming as an important primary form of transportation. This paper aims to examine bicycle ridership . . .

Nowadays as technology is advancing things around human beings have become more easy and accessible. Within blink of an eye, you can get anything at your door step by just clicking few button or using internet. Human lives have become easy with the he . . .

The application of protective coatings to metallic alloys is an effective way to improve their durability without having to use a different alloy. The pack cementation method is an efficient way to achieve a coating and requires that the metal sample . . .