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May 16, 2012 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee - Agenda, 5/15/2012, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Formulating The Next Generation Of Cultured Dairy Foods, Phillip S. Tong

Dairy Science

No abstract provided.

Gender Gaps In Science: The Creativity Factor, Theodore P. Hill, Erika Rogers

Research Scholars in Residence

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee - Agenda, 5/8/2012, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

May 2, 2012 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Viability Of Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-5 During Simulated Digestion Process Using A Dynamic In Vitro Model, Jenifer Tharani

Master's Theses

In recent years, there has been an upsurge in medical research assessing the therapeutic benefits of probiotic bacteria and growing commercial interest in food fortification with these bacteria. Probiotic bacteria such as L. acidophilus are known to be predominant Lactobacilli species in the intestinal tract of healthy humans and suggested to provide clinical health benefits such as enhancement of immunity against intestinal infections, prevention of diarrhea and hypercholesterolaemia and improvement in lactose utilization. Many studies have demonstrated the possibility of incorporating probiotic bacteria in an ice cream matrix and shown its viability can be maintained throughout the shelf life of …

An Outreach And Education Campaign For J.S. West And Companies, Katie Lauren Veenstra

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project, specifically the outreach and education campaign created for J.S. West and Companies, was to educate consumers, specifically students, on the egg industry. The key objectives of the presentation that was created to be taken into a school setting were to increase students’ knowledge, interest, and understanding of the topic. After the presentation was created with research and public perception having been gauged at fairs and farmers markets, it was given at several schools and surveys were given to gauge the success of the campaign in meeting the projects objectives. The findings and results from the …

A Chemical And Morphological Study Of Soils At The Cal Poly Vineyard, Glade A. Dlott

Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences

Despite cultivation for close to a decade, the soils at the Cal Poly vineyard have never been studied in detail. This study was designed to gain a better understanding of the soils for better management. Soil pits and auger holes were dug throughout the site to accurately classify soils. Soils were classified using USDA-NRCS Soil Taxonomy, and samples were taken from each horizon of each soil pit for chemical analysis. Four soil map units were delineated on the site. The pH, EC, total percent carbon and nitrogen, and plant available nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, base cations, and metal micronutrients of each …

An Education On Growing Water Scarcity And The Benefits Of Domestic Greywater Recycling Systems, Patricia Cates

Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences

Water scarcity is becoming an ever growing concern in the world today. Fresh potable water is a natural resource which is being used more rapidly than it is being replenished. A growing global population, agriculture, and industry have placed great demands on our water resources. There is a need to help conserve our planet’s fresh water reserves. A tremendous percentage of household drinking water in the United States is currently being used to flush toilets, water yards and wash laundry or dishes. A practice termed ‘greywater recycling’ allows a person to utilize slightly used water to irrigate landscapes and flush …

Envision Downtown Hayward, Crp 410/411 Community Planning Lab

CRP 410/411 Community Planning Laboratory I & II

No abstract provided.

Promoting Hiv Prevention And Awareness Through Personal Communication: A Training Seminar For Hiv Positive Speakers, Allyson Snyder

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.

Bluebeats, Aaron Martinez, Jake Muir, Mishal Shah, Richard Wissemann

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Our group’s senior project is called BlueBeats. The BlueBeats product was created in order to provide a wireless audio gateway between Bluetooth enabled devices. Users of BlueBeats can use an Android or computer application to interface with the BlueBeats device. The Android and computer applications allow the user to easily scan for devices, add/remove devices from their personal list, and pair/connect with a selected Bluetooth enabled device. Once the user is connected to the BlueBeats device, he/she has two options. The first option occurs when the user connects the BlueBeats device to a device with speakers (using 3.5mm audio jack …

Theories Of Culture, Identity, And Ethnomusicology: A Synthesis Of Popular Music, Cultural, And Communication Studies, Alyssa Santos

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Chlorine And Ozone In Controlling Microbes On Organically Grown Cilantro And Carrots, Adam Holtz

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

This senior project investigates the relative efficacy of ozonated water and chlorinated water for the purpose of sanitizing freshly-harvested organic produce. The aim of this study was to assist the Cal Poly Organic Farm in deciding whether or not to invest in an ozone generator. The crops used for testing were grown organically in the same field. Carrots and cilantro were harvested and promptly treated with 5 ppm ozone solution or 25 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution. Carrots were sampled at 0, 7, and 14 days storage to determine microbial populations. Cilantro was similarly tested at 0, 6, and 12 days …

Predicting Quality Of Life Based On Humor Style, Zachary M. Kasow

Master's Theses

Humor is a multifaceted construct commonly used in daily life. For centuries philosophers, healers, and religious figures have extolled humor as the “best medicine” for both the body and the mind. Recent research has shown humor can be adaptive or maladaptive (i.e., contribute to or subtract from well-being; Martin, Puhlik-Doris, Larsen, Gray, & Weir, 2003). Empirical evidence supporting these claims for humor and physical health has been inconsistent; however, new evidence suggests there may indeed be a connection (Martin, 2001; Martin et al., 2003). At the same time, previous research has consistently supported the notion that using humor is related …

Critical Node Analysis For Water Distribution System Using Flow Distribution, Michael Hopkins

Master's Theses

The expansive nature of water distribution system makes them susceptible to threats such as natural disasters and man-made destructions. Vulnerability assessment research efforts have increased since the passing of “Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act” in 2002 to harden WDS. This study aimed to develop a method that locates critical nodes without hydraulic analysis of every failure scenario, applicable for any size WDS, incorporates critical infrastructure, and capable of verifying method accuracy. The Flow Distribution method is the application of the gravity model, typically used to predict traffic flows in transportation engineering, to a distribution system. Flow distribution predicts the amount …

Plastic Bags: Hazards And Mitigation, Jessica Sutton, Brittany Turner

Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Energy Conservation And American Schools, Andrew C. K. Elston

Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Wasteful Food Consumption: Consumer Trends In Food And Packaging Waste, Alexis Jade Levy

Graphic Communication

No abstract provided.

Bluebeats, Jake Muir, Aaron Martinez, Mishal Shah, Richard Wissemann

Computer Engineering

Our group’s senior project is called BlueBeats. The BlueBeats product was created in order to provide a wireless audio gateway between Bluetooth enabled devices. Users of BlueBeats can use an Android or computer application to interface with the BlueBeats device. The Android and computer applications allow the user to easily scan for devices, add/remove devices from their personal list, and pair/connect with a selected Bluetooth enabled device. Once the user is connected to the BlueBeats device, he/she has two options. The first option occurs when the user connects the BlueBeats device to a device with speakers (using 3.5mm audio jack …

Modeling And Analysis Of A Photovoltaic System With A Distributed Energy Storage System, Anthony Winston Ma

Master's Theses

As California continues to integrate more renewable energy into its electrical system, the state has experienced a corresponding rise in photovoltaic system installations. PV arrays are a unique source of power generation in that they are affected by the location of the sun, shading, and temperature changes. These characteristics make solar one of the most highly variable forms of renewable energy. In order to improve solar power’s consistency, PV systems require a supplemental source of power. The primary focus of this paper is to determine if distributed energy storage systems can be used to reduce the effect of solar intermittency. …

Determining The Difficulties Of Ornamental Horticulture Programs, Elizabeth Basham

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this senior project was to develop a survey to determine the difficulties that high school ornamental horticulture instructors were facing with their programs. Many schools throughout California have faced difficulties with their programs and have had to limit the offerings of the courses that would have been available to their students. Based upon the results from the survey it was determined that many of the instructors felt that their programs had been declining in success due to budget limitations, student involvement, standardized testing requirements and community support. The results of the survey can be utilized to aid …

Investigation Of A Commercial Product (Biowish™) For Nitrogen Management, Eva Lee

Master's Theses

Abstract

Investigation of a Commercial Product (BiOWiSH­­^TM) for Nitrogen Management

Eva Lee

BiOWiSH–Aqua, which has the capability of treating nitrogen from wastewater through bioaugmentation, is a commercial product consisting of a blend of microorganisms developed by BiOWiSH Technologies. A study of the treatment of nitrogen compounds (i.e. , , and ) using Biowish–Aqua was conducted using small scale experiments (flask experiments) and large scale experiments (column reactor experiments). In this work, column reactors were created to test Biowish–Aqua’s nitrogen treating capabilities by providing enough depth to simulate the dissolved oxygen gradient that can be observed in a pond. …

Short-Term Estrogen-Depletion-Related Changes In Anatomic Variation Of Time-Dependent Material Properties, And Evidence Of Secondary Remodeling Of Ovine Compact Bone, Ryan Allen, Kathleen De Guzman

Biomedical Engineering

Recognized as the most common type of bone disease in humans, osteoporosis poses a major health threat to roughly 28 million Americans [1]. In women, the leading cause of osteoporosis is known to be a drop in estrogen during the time of menopause. Thus, it becomes essential to acquire a better understanding of postmenopausal osteoporosis, as many individuals desire a longer lifetime and an improved quality of life for the elderly. To further current knowledge of postmenopausal osteoporosis and help develop methods of overcoming it, it is important to find an appropriate animal model.

In this study, pretreated ovine compact …

April 25, 2012 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

April 18, 2012 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Cal Poly Chapter Of Engineers Without Borders Acts Locally, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee - Agenda, 4/17/2012, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Outage Detection Via Real-Time Social Stream Analysis: Leveraging The Power Of Online Complaints, Eriq Augustine, Caitlin Cushing, Alex Dekhtyar, Kevin Mcentee, Kimberly Paterson, Matt Tognetti

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Over the past couple of years, Netflix has significantly expanded its online streaming offerings, which now encompass multiple delivery platforms and thousands of titles available for instant view. This paper documents the design and development of an outage detection system for the online services provided by Netflix. Unlike other internal quality control measures used at Netflix, this system uses only publicly available information: the tweets, or Twitter posts, that mention the word “Netflix,” and has been developed and deployed externally, on servers independent of the Netflix infrastructure. This paper discussed the system and provides assessment of the accuracy of its …