Today, removing objects in photos is very common. However, image processing not only includes pictures and photos but also videos. People produce a variety of videos every day, and therefore, video processing becomes very important, whether it pertain . . .

The development of user interfaces and interactive technology has become a dominate presence in almost every experiential setting imaginable. These interactions and user experiences, especially experiences that require users to learn tasks via interac . . .

This presentation discusses the use of stereoscopic vision as a means of sensing and detecting obstacles and other aircraft for collision avoidance systems for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The importance of this research has become increasin . . .

The branding of a company can easily be overlooked and seen as a trivial thing. This project shows the importance of creating a cohesive brand and the steps it takes to brand a company. For this particular project I branded a music studio. I conducted . . .

In Electroencephalograph (EEG) readings, eye blinks are considered an obstacle to brain-oriented analysis. Blinking causes a distinct disturbance in the time series, allowing one to track when eyes open and close. Many programs aim to filter out these . . .

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill introduced massive amounts of oil into Louisiana saltmarsh ecosystems. The main toxic component of DWH oil are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAH metabolites react with molecular oxygen to create reactiv . . .

Automating home appliances is a process of making mundane, dull tasks, such as turning on and off light bulbs, or opening and closing blinds more interesting and interactive, as well as convenient. In doing this project, the purpose is to grow as engi . . .

Following the success of the Voyager missions launched in the late 1970s to explore the outer regions of our solar system, there has been an increased amount of interest to design more missions to travel beyond our planetary system in hopes of someday . . .

The purpose of the project is to determine whether it is possible to design a nozzle that takes compressed air at 60 psi with entrained molten aluminum particles and outlets the flow to atmospheric air at subsonic velocity with an organized distributi . . .

The world has seen a rapid development in the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) technology due to the advantages they offer over conventional manned aircraft. They are simpler and cheaper than manned aircraft, and pose no threat to human operators. Incre . . .

This project is a S-curve motion controller which implements a second-degree S-curve acceleration algorithm. The motion controller can be used to control various types of systems including motors, laser cutters, and other technologies. The algorithm's . . .

Hyperthermia from high environmental conditions or from illness, can result in animal death. Wool has insulatory properties that can interfere with heat loss. Sheep that have been shorn (with shorter wool coats) may have an easier time maintaining iso . . .

The hospitality industry has been growing dramatically throughout the past decades, which made it become one of the most popular subjects nowadays. Among many diversified hospitality segments, hotels are offering different kinds of appealing promotion . . .

Hair whorls (trichoglyphs) have long been correlated with trends in animals' behavior, temperament, response to stimulus, and preferred laterality. Recent studies in these areas have lent some scientific backing to horseman's legends, but relatively l . . .

Accelerometers are commercially available in devices that are used to quantify human and pet activity. One such tri-axial accelerometer that is marketed to dog-lovers who wish to quantify their pet activity levels is called the FitBark2. It is a small . . .

Co-electrospinning of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and synthetic black iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles was performed to prepare polymer composite nanofibers. The polymer composite nanofibers were heat treated at 250oC in the air to oxidize the PAN first. . . .

Crude oil is a severe environmental problem because of its high organic content, antimicrobial and phytotoxic phenol compounds, and the difficulty of cleaning and containing spills. The goal of this experiment was to determine if three common, edible . . .

Effect of a Lactate-Guided Conditioning Program on Fitness Markers in the Equine Athlete A.L. Fisher, H.M. Greene MS, R.J. Talmadge PhD, Y.S. Nout-Lomas DVM, PhD Hypothesis: A lactate-guided conditioning program (CP) implementing twice-weekly short-du . . .

Crude oil is a severe environmental problem because of its high organic content, antimicrobial and phytotoxic phenol compounds, and the difficulty of cleaning and containing spills. The goal of this experiment was to determine if three common, edible . . .

Throughout the United States, college campuses have experienced an increase of student parent attendants; nevertheless, often these students go unnoticed (Adam 2014). It is important to consider, investigate, and recognize the student parent experienc . . .

It is important to understand and advance the flow in order to lower any issues with the production and or transportation of powders. In this research the effects of surface modifications on the properties of cohesion, bulk density, and specific charg . . .

Processes capable of transforming biomass into renewable substitutes for petrochemicals are in high demand. Such a process must be cost efficient, eco-friendly, and use an abundant resource. The deoxydehydration (DODH) reaction was chosen because it i . . .

As proficient as image classifiers have become, they still fail to recognize images in the way that we might hope. They can detect airplanes accurately, but the sky plays an important role in that detection. They can detect cars, but are likely to use . . .

Trazodone hydrochloride (TZN) is a medication typically prescribed to humans to treat for depression. Due to rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) delicate anatomy and physiology, prescribing medication can be a challenge. In a previous study, it was found . . .

Measuring temperature is an important aspect of daily human activities. With the technological advances in smart devices, many tasks are now being automated to maximize performance. From smart phones to autonomous self-driving cars, the possibilities . . .

California Dairy Farms produce more than 30 million tons of manure waste annually. Improper disposal, and run off impact surface and groundwater, which affect wild life and public drinking wells. Nutrient recovery from organic wastewaters using microa . . .

The Aspergillus species are fungal agents that cause respiratory infections in people and animals. The poultry industry is especially impacted by aspergillus associated airway diseases. A candidate vaccine has been developed by Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) P . . .

Dexamethasone Sodium-Phosphate is a synthetic glucocorticoid used in a variety of species to treat inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. It has also been used as an immunosuppressive agent in studying disease common to immunosuppressed animals, such . . .

Depleting fossil fuels has been undergoing issue that calls for the attention of many scientists around the world, as the demand for it increases with the increasing population. Thus, various types of renewable energy sources are being studied and eva . . .

Hyperbolic Metamaterials (HMMs) allow for the propagation of Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPPs) and Long-Range Surface Plasmon Polaritons (LRSPPs), which interact to form what we call Bulk Plasmon Polaritons (BPPs). These HMM structures are promising i . . .

Julia mishimaensis is a sacoglossan sea slug that is distributed across the Pacific and Indian oceans. It is a small (roughly 3mm in length), green colored species, belonging to the family Juliidae, whose members are characterized by having bivalve sh . . .

For the past few decades, polymeric structures' abilities to spontaneously form into larger, more intricate conformations has been of interest. This "self-assembly" can be achieved through addition and modification of strong, non-bonding intermolecula . . .

Over the last few decades, multicopters, a type of Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs), have become increasingly popular for a wide variety of missions ranging from surveillance of disaster hit areas to precision agriculture. With an overall reduced siz . . .

In this day and age, information is power. With a lot of our data stored digitally and online, it could be susceptible to malicious cyber attacks. The only way to defend against these attacks is to use better encryption methods. Standard encryption pr . . .

The apparel industry has been regarded as a major contributor to global climate change, especially due to the rise of "fast fashion." As more consumers become aware of this and adopt environmentally friendly practices, an increased number of apparel b . . .

During nuclear fission of uranium, various elements including lanthanides and actinides are created through a cascading transfer of neutrons. Processes have been developed to separate actinides from nuclear waste for their continued use, which are use . . .

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill introduced massive amounts of oil into our saltmarsh ecosystem of Louisiana. The main toxic component of DWH oil are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAH metabolites have the capability of reacting with mo . . .

Many people experience a great deal of exposure to the sun during their daily routines. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation is the main cause of premature skin aging. It also places individuals at a much higher risk for skin cancer, sunburn, d . . .

For many multilingual individuals, speaking in one language for so long can lead to a ‘delayed recovery’ from suppressing their 2nd or 3rd languages. Previous research has shown that the delayed recovery leads to audible delays in language switching, . . .

According to educational statistics, Latinos are underrepresented in the percentage of the U.S. population that holds a Ph.D. The purpose of this research is to understand the experiences of various Latina women who began their educational journey at . . .

A fuel cell is a system that produces electricity from chemical reactions, between a hydrogen/hydrogen-containing fuel and oxygen (typically from air). One type of fuel cell is the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC). The main advantage of usin . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .