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Reflect To Connect, Sophia Rae Guzules

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

Engineering statics is an important course and a prerequisite for many subsequent courses for many engineering majors. It is often students’ first exposure to technical engineering sciences. Most statics concepts are addressed in ways disconnected from students’ prior experiences and interests. Utility Value Interventions (UVIs) have been employed in fields like biology and chemistry to help students connect concepts in class and their lives outside the classroom. However, UVI usage in engineering so far has been limited. In this Senior Project paper, I will describe the process that the team Critical Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE) and I …

The Dedicated Truck To Take You To The Train Station: A Case Study On Ram's Marketing Strategy Through The Hit Series, Yellowstone, Hailey Keidel

Experience Industry Management

A company’s marketing strategy is crucial to said company’s success and expansion throughout its lifecycle. When looking at the automotive industry and its marketing standards, RAM is taking a step beyond with its partnership with Yellowstone. The purpose of this study was to analyze RAM’s marketing strategy in the Paramount series, Yellowstone. A case study was conducted on RAM through a tool created by the researcher with data collected from RAM’s core site, Yellowstone’s core site, and a variety of news and statistic outlets. The results of this study determined that RAM’s marketing strategy is highly successful in connection with …

C. Monteiro Aged 539 Project, Craig Monteiro

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This report includes validation documents required in meeting the quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture in the State of California. The supporting material includes information to receive state and local funding, and provides an overview of the the goals and objectives of the program of instruction in agriculture at El Diamante High School in Visalia, CA.

Aged 539 Internship Program, Danielle Hyatt

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship and project report is a computation of documents required in meeting the quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture for Ripon High School.

Twitch Trivia Battle Royale: Interactive Entertainment Engineering Game, Noah Tyler Ravetch

Computer Science and Software Engineering

As the world of digital media evolves, so too does the way producers and consumers of entertainment content interact with each other. Live streaming is one such evolution. In this format, one person broadcasts their camera and/or their computer screen to a large audience of viewers in real time. People tuning in can communicate with other viewers and the streamer using the chat feature built-in to the streaming platform.

A new type of entertainment has recently entered the marketplace: interactive entertainment. Concerts are being held virtually in games like Fortnite (Epic Games 2021). TV Shows on Netflix are beginning to …

Hybrid Ac/Dc House, Nicholas Everett Mcadams

Electrical Engineering

The Hybrid AC/DC house is a sustainable alternative to preexisting residential power systems. The implementation of a DC bus in current homes will allow inefficient DC-AC and AC-DC conversions to be circumvented. This provides a direct path for current to flow to DC loads from DC sources such as solar panels to minimize power losses. In doing so, this will give users the ability to power their homes strictly from renewable sources and substantially decrease reliance on the utility. For this purpose, the hybrid AC/DC house is also designed in such a way to be completely grid independent to provide …

An Analysis Of College Students’ Stories About How Their Religious Backgrounds Impacted Their Sexual Attitudes, Brookelyn Bochenek

Communication Studies

The goal of this paper was to examine the impact of college students’ religious background on their sexual attitudes. Grounded in the Narrative Paradigm (Fisher, 1984), qualitative interviews were conducted to allow participants to share their experiences. Thematic analysis of the data (Braun & Clarke, 2006) was conducted to uncover the themes that animated their narratives. The themes that emerged were a) conceptualization of sex, b) exploration of sexuality and dating, and c) negotiation of religious identity and beliefs. Findings were consistent with and corroborated past research regarding sexual socialization and religious dualities. Study limitations and directions for further research …

Poked Zine, Geneva Lindsley

Graphic Communication

It is well-known that a stigma exists toward tattooed individuals. In the corporate world, many employers have asked their employees to cover any skin ink to preserve the image the company may have. Even in the U.S. Army, recruits are restricted in the placement of their tattoos, not being able to have designs on their face or certain sizes on their neck and hands (Lacdan, 2022). Studies show that “people view tattooed individuals as possessing a number of negative character attributes'' (Broussard & Harton, 2018). The question we must ask ourselves is why these stigmas exist. Not only are the …

Reinforcement Learning Framework For The Unreal Engine, Justin B. Wheeler

Master's Theses

This dissertation addresses the need for using machine learning-based methods rather than traditional rule-based methods for controlling non-playable characters (NPCs). The goal of the Reinforcement Learning Framework for the Unreal Engine is to enable game development studios to create, train, and more easily implement smarter, more compelling AI characters in major video game releases. The framework contains three distinct software libraries: an Unreal Engine reinforcement learning library whose purpose is to enable Unreal Engine levels to act as reinforcement learning environments, a python library which provides convenient abstractions and implementations to the reinforcement learning process, and a flexible connection system …

Modeling Daily Fantasy Basketball, Martin Jiang

Master's Theses

Daily fantasy basketball presents interesting problems to researchers due to the extensive amounts of data that needs to be explored when trying to predict player performance. A large amount of this data can be noisy due to the variance within the sport of basketball. Because of this, a high degree of skill is required to consistently win in daily fantasy basketball contests. On any given day, users are challenged to predict how players will perform and create a lineup of the eight best players under fixed salary and positional requirements. In this thesis, we present a tool to assist daily …

Analysis And Usage Of Natural Language Features In Success Prediction Of Legislative Testimonies, Marine Cossoul

Master's Theses

Committee meetings are a fundamental part of the legislative process in which
constituents, lobbyists, and legislators alike can speak on proposed bills at the
local and state level. Oftentimes, unspoken “rules” or standards are at play in
political processes that can influence the trajectory of a bill, leaving constituents
without a political background at an inherent disadvantage when engaging with
the legislative process. The work done in this thesis aims to explore the extent to
which the language and phraseology of a general public testimony can influence a
vote, and examine how this information can be used to promote civic …

Shelfaware: Accelerating Collaborative Awareness With Shelf Crdt, John C. Waidhofer

Master's Theses

Collaboration has become a key feature of modern software, allowing teams to work together effectively in real-time while in different locations. In order for a user to communicate their intention to several distributed peers, computing devices must exchange high-frequency updates with transient metadata like mouse position, text range highlights, and temporary comments. Current peer-to-peer awareness solutions have high time and space complexity due to the ever-expanding logs that each client must maintain in order to ensure robust collaboration in eventually consistent environments. This paper proposes an awareness Conflict-Free Replicated Data Type (CRDT) library that provides the tooling to support an …

Aged 539 Graduate Internship Report - Golden West High School, Jessica Theisman

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship and project report includes documentation required in meeting the quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture. The documents are concurrently used for the Agriculture Incentive Grant review process at Golden West High School, conducted by representatives of the California Department of Education. The supporting material includes information to receive state and local funding, outline the goals and objectives of the program, along with an overview of Golden West High School, the agriculture program and the community.

Calculating MBh Scaling Relations For Agns Using 2d Galaxy Decomposition Software To Analyse Hst Images, Jewel A. Capili

Physics

This study uses the 2D galaxy decomposition software GALFIT developed by Dr. Chien Peng to analyse Hubble Space Telescope images of 14 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) and obtain their M_BH-spheroid luminosity scaling relations for comparison with previous studies.

Sandspit Brewing Co., Hayley Bankhead

Graphic Communication

For this project, I created a fictional local brewery called Sandspit Brewing Co. and designed the necessary branding for this company to function. To begin, I created a main logo as well as brand guidelines, including a color palette, secondary logos, graphics, etc. Using what I come up with in terms of brand guidelines, I will design a label for two beer cans and will design additional assets as well. These will include coasters, stickers, and a website home/landing page.

An Aapi Haven: A Virtual Sanctuary And Brand Empowerment Initiative, Katrina Lin, Taylor Tran

Graphic Communication

The project focuses on creating a brand identity for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community of San Luis Obispo (SLO). The branding begins with research and analysis of the target audience and the organization's mission statement and values. This information is used to develop a brand strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and resonates with the AAPI community. The brand identity, including the logo, colors, and visual elements, is then created to reflect the organization's brand strategy and appeal to the target audience (Tarver, 2023). The brand guidelines ensure consistency in all marketing and communication materials. Overall, …

Photop App Design And Prototype, Emilie Camille Johnson

Graphic Communication

Even with social media, it can be difficult for people to find photographers and videographers for special events. I am a photographer myself, and I find it challenging to find work and connect with people besides friends and family to shoot for and collaborate with. LinkedIn and Handshake aren’t cutting it, nor are the platforms very portfolio friendly. I also noticed many ads for personal portfolio websites on google when you search for photographers, telling me many other photographers are having the same issue. My app Photop will directly solve this problem, providing a platform for artists to be easily …

Descent Music Festival, Avery S. Ahern

Graphic Communication

I developed the cohesive branding, marketing posts, and merchandise for a proposed music festival that features my favorite EDM artists and integrates culture and community values. For this project, I combined personal experience and research to develop the most effective design strategy for a new festival.

The final deliverables include lineup announcement posters, brand guidelines, social media posts, and merchandise mockups. To maximize the festival’s marketing potential, I utilize content marketing and eye-catching social media posts to reach the target audience. The cohesive branding and marketing strategy incorporates consumer buying behavior, color psychology, and current industry trends into strategic and …

Refridge App Concept, Claire I. Markarian

Graphic Communication

ReFridge is an app with the goal of helping reduce household food waste. When a grocery receipt is scanned, the app creates an organized fridge inventory that will help decrease the amount of food that is thrown out. The user will receive custom expiration reminders and suggested recipes while using meal prepping calendars and personalized shopping lists. Buying, cooking and consuming food will become more efficient and users will experience an increase in healthy and regulated eating habits.

Giuseppe's Rebrand, Taylor Allred

Graphic Communication

For this project, I will be working to update the brand image for Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, an Italian restaurant local to San Luis Obispo. The goal of my project is to help create a brand identity that stays consistent throughout all customer touch points and streamlines branding processes for the future. I am creating a comprehensive brand guide, a new logo, take-out packaging designs, as well as a menu refresh with a new look for higher readability.

Laguna Love: A Sustainable Bikini Collection, Aubrianna L. Davenport

Graphic Communication

Graphic Communication can be applied to various industries of design. As a Cal Poly student I had the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. During that time I studied fashion and product development, which sparked my desire to become a textile designer one day; I specifically hope to work in the surf apparel industry. Whilst taking textile design classes abroad, I learned that I could apply my love for graphic design to the fashion industry quite seamlessly; I am thankful that Graphic Communication has provided me with the skill sets in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially, when applying my knowledge …

Spotify: The Addiction, Madison Skye Jackson

Graphic Communication

The redesign of the Swedish digital music streaming service called Spotify gives it the potential to play an even larger role in the world by becoming its own social media platform. Even with Spotify's successes, Spotify currently still lacks the best social experience because of the limited ability to share music within the mobile app.

A redesign of the Spotify app offers interaction opportunities between users to make it a solid form of social media and a stronger competitor to the rising TikTok app. Combined with user experience criteria and new visualizations, I was able to build a prototype that …

The High Tide Inn Rebrand, Caroline Turnbull

Graphic Communication

For my Senior Project, I found a small Inn in Maine that was just purchased by a new owner. The previous owner of The High Tide Inn was very old and had owned the Inn for a long time, running on word of mouth and the quaint charm of the location. Their website was not a priority and had not been updated in decades. It was not mobile friendly, up to date, or easy to navigate. The logo reflects a charming sign on the property, but does not translate well digitally. In addition to this, there is no vector file …

Fire Life Safety Design Of Technology Office, Jared Ellis

Fire Protection Engineering: Culminating Experience Project Reports

The subject building is an approximately 180,000 SF technology office; the location and some details are omitted for privacy of the project and client. It is a 3-story heavy timber frame (Type IIIA) over 1 level of concrete basement stepped into a hillside.

The building is compliant with the prescriptive building code for egress, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems. A NFPA 72 compliant fire detection, notification and communication system is provided. The building is fully sprinklered with a system that is hydraulically designed per NFPA 13, 2016 Section 11.2.3 Water Demand Requirements – Hydraulic Calculation Methods. Water supply is …

Slo Coffee Co., Catherine Yoshida

Graphic Communication

SLO Coffee Co. is a fictional coffee brand based out of San Luis Obispo, California. Specifically, I focus on the creation of a comprehensive, intentional brand that includes a logo, the designs of three coffee bags, and an Instagram page, all of which are emphasized by grounding a brand through beautiful and deliberate graphics. SLO Coffee Co. branding targets a younger demographic and residents of San Luis Obispo. This is achieved through the implementation of brighter colors, fun and playful typefaces, and graphics that communicate the essence of San Luis Obispo and beloved local spots.

A local coffee brand based …

Agora: App Prototype To Improve The Live Event Experience, Taylor L. Leslie, Lexi Berryhill

Graphic Communication

Agora is a mobile application that aims to connect live event-goers with safety protocol and information about the event’s safety measures and plans. We are targeting live events with many attendees because there is a need for more safety and group planning support. Through initial conversations with friends, family, and peers, we discovered that it is constantly challenging to coordinate schedules, determine meeting points, message group members, and find medical and safety protocols at live events. This app will improve the user experience of live events and benefit attendees and event holders.

Agora’s prototype will feature solutions such as planned …

Savor & Share, Sarah Allison Salisbury

Graphic Communication

As an avid cook, I take pleasure in experimenting with new dishes and exploring diverse flavor combinations. However, I currently lack an organizational system for my recipes, as most of them remain unwritten. Unfortunately, when friends and family ask me to share my recipes, I often confuse them and make it difficult for them to follow the steps correctly with my verbal explanations. To address this issue, I have decided to compile my recipes into a cookbook that will serve as an organized and easy-to-reference collection. This will enable me to easily alter and share my recipes with others. The …

Amped Music Festival, Owen Kosel Christensen

Graphic Communication

With so many small and large-scale music festivals and events happening today, it becomes increasingly harder for festivals to stick out among the rest in terms of brand identity, values, and purpose. For my senior project, I’ve created a unique brand identity, marketing assets, and other relevant materials for a fictional music festival happening in San Luis Obispo to drive sales and immerse attendees in the festival experience. This paper explores the effectiveness of different integrated marketing communication materials in the music festival landscape and shares the deliverables and results of the festival branding I created.

Goodreads App Redesign, Lily Atazai

Graphic Communication

This project will be working on a redesign of the app, GoodReads. This app is used for readers to rate and comment on the books that they are currently reading or have finished. It allows for a community for readers to interact with one another, which essentially acts as a social media. All the users contribute to the rating of each book, which helps others decide if they would like to read it or not. There is also a filter function that allows readers to find new popular books, as well as search for them based on the genres they …

Tripy App Design, Kristen Kwasnica

Graphic Communication

Tripy is a trip-planning app that will plan your ultimate trip. All you have to do is fill in information such as your budget, preferred scenery, weather, specific activities, etc. and the app will work its magic to put together the trip of your dreams.