Biomass is currently being researched as an alternative to fossil fuels because it does not have a finite supply. Biomass refers to organic matter such as wood, agricultural products, solid waste and natural gas that all contain precursors to high ene . . .

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are aircrafts that are either controlled remotely by a human from a ground station or by an on board computer. There are various types of UAVs such as fixed wing drones as well as quadcopters and hexacopters, all of whi . . .

Modern day technology's consistently fast development is no longer a surprise to the users and consumers of it. The sheer speed at which technology develops has numbed citizens' to its continued improvements, creating an environment where society only . . .

As the demand for computational power increases, the need to develop cost efficient methods for computing is constantly rising. To help solve this issue, our research is dedicated towards developing low power computational technology while being a cos . . .

Advancements in machine learning over the past several decades have provoked a sharp increase in humanity's ability to gather and analyze bulk data at a deep level of understanding - and use that data to make informed decisions and solve critical issu . . .

West Nile virus (WNV) is a neurotropic flavivirus capable of causing irreparable neuronal injury and encephalitis which can potentially result in lethal disease. In order to control WNV replication and any associated neurologic disease, it is vital th . . .

Fanfiction allows people from various communities to celebrate their favorite fandoms, characters, and relationships together. Over the past decade, fanfiction has developed into a center for activism through the racebending movement in online communi . . .

Butanol is a gasoline substitute and naturally derived, making the production of butanol of increasing importance. Butanol is produced through acetone, butanol, ethanol (ABE) fermentation pathway in some bacteria, including the Clostridium species. Be . . .

Human comfort in regards to clothing systems depends upon the ability of the fabrics and their construction to transmit perspiration away from the body. If the clothing system is inefficient in this regard, the wearer will experience a great deal of d . . .

Traffic congestion on the freeways is one of the worst issues in California. During peak hours, traffic can slow down to a stop-and-go crawl. A significant cause of this behavior is driving habits: human beings have a tendency to drive closer as they . . .

The Force Concept Inventory (FCI) is an important diagnostic tool widely utilized within the PER (Physics Education Research) community. While students' performance on the FCI has been extensively studied, relatively less work was done in primarily un . . .

In the present study, we plan to examine the neural correlates of the conscious recollection of long-term memories (LTM). This process is defined as the retrieval of qualitative or associative information during recognition, and a wealth of studies ha . . .

The integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the national airspace system presents itself with a myriad of technical problems. One of the key requirements for this integration is the human equivalent level of safety, which requires the abil . . .

One of the issues that the world is facing is that we are running out of the fossil energy resources, and the use of renewable ones is currently limited. Recently, researchers have put lots of efforts to find a way to use biomass as one of the possibl . . .

We have developed molecular techniques to identify classes of cyanobacteria for early toxin threat detection and control before the growth becomes toxic. This screening is part of a larger sustainability project focused on converting dairy cow manure . . .

There are an estimated 100,000 cases of torn Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACL) in the United States each year. Although autografts and allografts are approved treatments, they are expensive, labor intensive, cause donor site morbidity, and require a l . . .

Measuring naturally occurring radioactive material is of great interest in monitoring soil and rocks, which are important in assessing health risks to a population and serves as a reference in documenting changes to environmental radioactivity. These . . .

The purpose of this research is to make Cal Poly Pomona a more water sustainable community by looking at the following areas: water reuse and reclamation, stormwater management, and low impact developments. The amount of stormwater for the campus is 2 . . .

Insemination must occur near ovulation, however in swine there is no practical way to determine when ovulation occurs. It is common practice to artificially inseminate (AI) each sow repeatedly over the course of an estrus period in an attempt to maint . . .

The gas turbine has been around in its modern form since the late 1950s with only marginal changes in overall construction design. These engines are open systems and do not have any pressure rises through the combustion chamber. A pressure rise during . . .

Bile acids play a large role in digestion by aiding in the breakdown and absorption of fats and oils entering the body. When these bile acids enter the intestinal tract, they can be converted into secondary bile acids, which have been linked to cancer . . .

Cal Poly Pomona has established a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) facility for poultry vaccinology research. A central component of that research is the successful incubation and hatching of specific pathogen free (SPF) chicken eggs in the BSL-2 facility. I . . .

Oral administration of Ibuprofen presents many challenges. Ibuprofen can cause upset stomach, as a hydrophobic drug it demonstrates poor gastrointestinal absorption due to its low water solubility , and as a result of the first pass response is reduce . . .

Currently, our team is conducting a study that explores the educational experiences of college students who are parents. This is an important topic to study because this growing population has a different experience than the traditional college studen . . .

This project is part of a multi-year senior project, Aeroelastic Inflight Power Generation (AIPG), consisting of multiple teams working toward creating a 3D printed UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) to harness the power generated from multiple sources dur . . .

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a significant cause of neuronal injury and inflammation and is commonly spread to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Currently, WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne neuroinvasive disease in the US with which . . .

Development of technology has affected the exhibition industry since exhibition display methods have become vary. Particularly, immersive technology allows visitors experience dynamic displays. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship betw . . .

Civil engineering projects require collecting precise measurements using geospatial technologies through topographic and photographic mapping. Photographic mapping focuses on collecting, processing, and analyzing optical and ranging images of the mapp . . .

It has been shown in the past that salivary esterase enzyme breaks down the methacrylate bond of the dental adhesive monomers. Moreover, other studies have shown that dental adhesive undergoes phase separation into hydrophilic rich phase and hydrophob . . .

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is an opportunistic yeast and is the 4th leading cause of hospital born infections. C. albicans can cause mucocutaneous or systemic candidiasis. However, it is not known whether women or men are more susceptible to this . . .

Given the situation of increasing freshwater scarcity, it is important to find an alternative source of water. This has provoked organizations to use reclaimed water as an alternative for urban, agricultural, and recreational uses, but more research s . . .

American society has become increasingly sedentary putting this population at higher risks of developing chronic disease such as osteoporosis. One potential link between sedentary behaviors and risk of chronic disease progression is obesity. Researche . . .

The type VI secretion system (T6SS) in Gram-negative bacteria mediates contact-dependent antagonism within bacteria. In patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), chronic pulmonary infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cenocepacia are commo . . .

Bile acids are the key component of bile that are responsible for the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Bile acids are generated in the liver and released into the gastrointestinal tract (upper intestine). After release into the GI tract, c . . .

Online booking for hotels has heavily been impacted by the thousands of detailed reviews that consumers write after each of their stays. Consumers breakdown their experiences at the hotel by elaborating on a wide variety of factors including the quali . . .

This poster presentation focuses on electrohydrodynamic casting nanofiber composite materials. Single jet and coaxial jet was used to fabricate polymer and carbonized composite nanofibers with various structures. In the process of the electrohydrodyna . . .

Nitric Oxide (NO) has growing importance due to its biological and environmental relevance. NO interacts with copper metal centers in biological systems to effectively reduce NO to N2O, but the mechanism is unknown, and the intermediates are challengi . . .

Metallic materials such as stainless steel can become brittle and weak when corroded. The rate of corrosion increases at high temperatures, and in turn, the effect of corroding or oxidizing the metal can lead to a rapid loss of engineering function an . . .

The objective of this study was to determine the performance of lambs fed sorghum sudangrass or pearl millet mixed with cowpea, managed to maximize on forage mass. Twenty-four lambs (bodyweight = 24.5±4.9kg) were blocked by bodyweight and randomly ass . . .

Due to increasing number of ways to analyze data, there are additional methods that can be employed to identify factors based on the patterns of the data. Some of these methods include utilizing machine learning algorithms, which can be used to identi . . .

San Salvador was the largest settlement along the Old Spanish Trail between New Mexico and Los Angeles during the early 1840s. In the flood of 1862, the Santa Ana River washed away or buried settlers' adobe homes and belongings. Our goal is to use geo . . .

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate diaphorase (NADPH-d) histochemistry is used to study nitric oxide (NO) synthesizing nitrigergic cells. When staining neurons, the NADPH-d histochemical technique beautifully stains them entirely, including t . . .

Primary bile acids are converted to secondary bile acids by gut bacteria, and secondary bile acids are known to be related to GI tract cancers. This research focuses on Clostridium scindens, a bacterial strain that harbors a multi-gene bile acid induc . . .

Software-defined networking is a relatively new phenomenon that allows networks to be more robust, flexible, and cost-effective. By separating the control plane and the data plane, SDN allows a logically centralized controller to manage an entire netw . . .

Aquilegia coerulea is an emerging model system in plants. The interesting floral morphology includes spurred petals, petaloid sepals, novel organ staminodia, stamens, and carpels. The morphological traits make it attractive for genetic, ecological and . . .

This paper presents the use of stereoscopic vision as a means of autonomous collision avoidance for multicopters with applications for unmanned autonomous systems (UASs). Stereoscopic vision offers an affordable, accessible, and effective method of co . . .

Candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the dimorphic yeast Candida albicans (C. albicans). Although prevalent in our normal gut flora, C. albicans can become pathogenic with an ability to switch morphology and form biofilm . . .

Aquilegia is a good model system for genetic and evolutionary studies. Its phylogenetic position is between grasses and core eudicots. Aquilegia is a genus consisting of 60-70 species. Aquilegia has a cymose inflorescence pattern. The branching patter . . .

The goal of this research work is to design candidate alcohols with optimal properties for biodiesel production by transesterification. The global storage of fossil fuel is dwindling and its price is increasing, triggering an interest in biodiesel as . . .

Photos require a color palette and a file that maps locations of every pixel. Storing these files onto an FPGA allows easy photo manipulation. Research conducted for a multi-photo build required the Nexys 4 DDR FPGA. Using the on-board VGA output, dis . . .

The Fukushima nuclear disaster that occurred in March of 2011 let off a suite of radioactive contaminants that had potential effects on a wide range of species living in the area, one of which is the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis). The red . . .

Vanadium complexes are of interest as catalysts for the coupling of aldehydes, for understanding enzyme reactivity, and one-electron reductions. In particular vanadium complexes with low oxidation states (low valent) are relatively rare and could be u . . .

With the world's supply of fossil fuels decreasing by the day, and the environmental impact of extracting such fuels from the earth taking a toll on the planet, the demand for an alternative is increasing. In the long term renewable energies will prov . . .

The purpose of this study is to devise a method which will apply already developed technology enabling the estimation of key body part joints in humans from images and video and combine those estimations to a 3D avatar. Doing this will allow for a rea . . .

Since the harnessing of electricity by Thomas Edison to create the light bulb, it has spurred the growth of industries as never seen before in human history. As the demand on the resources shared in our ecosystem grows, the need to find sustainable wa . . .

In aquatic ecosystems, the microcrustacean Daphnia, is essential in sustaining larger organisms within the aquatic food web. In order to maintain homeostasis, these aquatic arthropods have the ability to adjust the physical and chemical processes of t . . .

Since the Human Genome Project, research on genomic data has been on the rise and genomic data is become more readily available. Genomic data contains essential information regarding diseases, sub populations, and individuals, allowing us to pursue am . . .

Given the dynamic and diverse nature of the hospitality industry, it is imperative to acknowledge that different motivators effect individuals differently, depending on their behavior-type and environment. This project aims to categorize the morals an . . .

The shape and appearance of black holes can be represented using embedding diagrams, a method of visualizing curved spacetime. The focus of the research is on visualizing distorted black holes. Distorted black hole solutions can be represented as blac . . .

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the advantages of Geo-Spatial Technology and the different tools we use. When using this technology, we aim to obtain the most efficient and approximate information on any studied area. Geospatial har . . .

Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are both cells capable of indefinite self-renewal and differentiating into all cell types of the body under appropriate stimuli (pluripotency). These cells have broad appli . . .

This presentation talks about the development of capabilities for autonomous navigation of multicopter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in indoor environments. Lack of GPS signal in the indoor environment poses a unique challenge for the autonomous nav . . .

Analyzing a mathematical model from the article Mixed Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy of tumors: Modeling, Application and Biological Interpretations by Dr. de Pillis, Gu, and Radunskaya, we are able to conduct different treatment plans to see the effe . . .

In this research we used statistical binomial models to analyze common trends in the mallard population that came into the Wetlands Wildlife Care Center (WWCC) in Huntington Beach. Majority of the research was focused on the intakes that came in durin . . .

Massive amounts of data are being stored on blockchain infrastructures. The best known asset that uses blockchain is Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that is being used across the world. Since the Invention of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has become a wel . . .

Infrared thermography (IRT) is a technological procedure that allows for the detection of real-time changes in surface temperatures. Immediate visualization of animal surface temperatures gives insight to detect physiological responses as the body reg . . .

Metabolomics is the study of the biochemical processes in an organism and how those processes are affected by biotic or abiotic stress. Understanding these mechanisms enables a broader view of how stress affects various biological systems and how the . . .

To determine the efficiency of equine training, an evaluation of the horse being used is necessary. The domestic horse comes in almost 400 different breeds, with each being purposefully and selectively bred for a purpose. With a diverse set of purpose . . .

In California and even worldwide the scarcity of water is of an issue. In order to asses the issue monitoring and treatment is a key factor in moving forward to solve the draught issue. TheWater treatment Mock Control System project is about developin . . .

As part of Planetary Protection procedures to assess microbial burden on outbound spacecraft, samples were taken from the surface of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) during construction. From these samples, two separate bacterial cultures were isolat . . .

Southern California black walnut (Juglands californica) trees are known to produce an allelochemical called juglone, which naturally occurs in all members of the Juglandaceae family and can be toxic to certain plants. The gas exchange of soil and nati . . .

In humans, bile acids are recycled from the liver to the intestines and then back to liver in a process known as enterohepatic circulation. This process allows for nutrients to be reabsorbed and helps regulate metabolism and homeostasis. However, some . . .

This presentation talks about flight-testing, data collection, data processing, and system identification of a multicopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The multicopter was flown extensively for the identification of flight dynamic models and verific . . .

Polycomb group (PcG) proteins are epigenetic modifiers participating in the regulation of gene expression and are indispensable for the growth and development of multicellular organisms. Bmi1 and Ring1b are two critical subunits of Polycomb repressive . . .

The present paper examines the properties of nickel, cobalt, and titanium oxide containing carbon based composite nanofibers. These nanofibers were made using DMF as the solvent, PAN as the precursor and their respective metal salts as the metal oxide . . .

Swap is an iOS application prototype which aims to solve the common student problem of finding parking on campus. This app pairs those searching for parking spots, and those who are walking back to their parked vehicles. The passenger gets a ride back . . .

Assisted reproductive technologies are used in the equine industry to maintain bloodlines and to preserve desirable heritable traits. Until recently, in-vitro fertilization was relatively unsuccessful, leaving only in-vivo methods of fertilization lik . . .

Thermographic imaging is a diagnostic imaging technique that captures cutaneous thermal patterns generated by emission of heat from the body. The heat radiation emitted from the tissue of the animals is translated into thermal images with a thermograp . . .

Research on the consequences of sexual assault often focuses on the psychological outcomes of victims (e.g., depression, suicidality) rather than behavioral outcomes (e.g., risky behaviors) and protective factors (e.g., therapy). Studies have found th . . .

Low-level-laser therapy research in the veterinary medical field is limited. The findings are scattered, and more consistent parameters are needed to help determine its efficacy. The use of low-level lasers as an alternative to wound treatment has bec . . .

Many real-life intelligent applications such as human beautification and avatar creation of a single portrait image, rely heavily on accurate hair segmentation. In this paper, we study the use of deep learning to produce hair segmentation. We will inv . . .

Accelerometers are widely used commercially in devices to quantify human and pet activity. We sought to validate the application of a tri-axial accelerometer sold for canine applications (FitBark) as a potential monitor of sheep activity. Animal activ . . .

The world around us is technology driven and that technology is advancing more and more everyday with new inventions. UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design is an expanding field in arts that show how designers are quickly adapting to des . . .

By using biometrics the eye movement that can be analyzed to determine if a subject has difficulty learning. The recording of eye movement is done by using an eye tracking machine. The eye tracker we are using is the GazePoint GP3 for this research. S . . .

Traffic around the worlds keeps getting worse as people drives more due to economic development and population increase. Consequently, accidents and the number of people that die or are injured increase every year. This research consist of analyzing t . . .

Separating lanthanides from spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants could prolong the lifetime of a fuel rod and minimize waste. This work examined synthesis of lanthanum catecholates for lanthanide separations in an oxygenated environment (tabletop . . .

Adverse health and ecosystem concerns have increased from remnant trace organics in municipal wastewater effluent1. Long-term exposure to trace organics can cause cancer, reproductive system damage, and major organ diseases2. Additional treatments suc . . .

The purpose of this study is to produce a simulation for the dynamics of the HIV virus once introduced into the human body. HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system by targeting healthy T cells and duplicating its DNA into the host cell. New viri . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine a suitable fabric type providing a high drying efficiency for a dual-purpose dress that can be worn for swim wear and leisure wear. Water repellency and wicking properties were selected by assessing . . .

Water, energy, and food infrastructure systems are highly interconnected, where disruptions in one system have direct or indirect impact on others. Household-level Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus relationships have not been explored under real disaster . . .

This presentation talks about the research being done on developing three-dimensional (3-D) maps using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and LiDAR technology. LIDAR data is also used for the detection of obstacles so that the UAV can avoid collision wi . . .

Many of our 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 on food on . . .

Linear alkylbenzene (LAB) is an important industrial intermediate for the product linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LABS), a chemical commonly used for detergents. The process used to form LABS has raised concerns over the use of hydrofluoric acid a sou . . .

The consumption of fossil fuels has rapidly increased worldwide, which is a concern because they are a finite energy resource. Ideally, a renewable energy source, such as biomass, could offer a viable, domestic, and cost-efficient alternative. A chall . . .

One of the fields of engineering that is constantly undergoing research is the efficiency and improvement of combustion engines. Various design factors can be manipulated to achieve better performance and efficiency. This project is aimed at designing . . .

Unicorn Run is a project that is implemented as an arcade-style video gaming on a FPGA board. To enhance and practice our prior hardware description language knowledge, we coded a game by using a Verilog, which heavily inspired by the T-Rex Run game i . . .

Google Play, the largest mobile app market with over 82 billion downloads across its 2.7 million published apps has transformed the modern mobile experience. Most apps are designed to solve real-world problems, providing convenience to better our live . . .

Transition metals such as rhodium, indium, palladium, and gold have been used to catalyze pharmaceuticals, but due to the cost and rarity of such metals, alternate transition metal bases such as iron and nickel are being examined for their potential t . . .

The San Jose fault is a relatively little-known fault that runs from the eastern San Gabriel Valley towards the Chino Basin and through the Cal Poly Pomona campus, with a total length of 18 km. The fault is considered a significant hazard due to its p . . .

The paper reviews consumer perception of alternative textiles on the basis of recycled water bottle t-shirts. The objective of the research was to determine whether or not consumer perception of alternative textiles would change after learning more ab . . .