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Fresh Bytes - Connected Hydroponics For Small-Scale Growing, Jack Bowen

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

Many users are now transitioning to small-scale hydroponics and aquaponics at home. There can be a barrier to entry with these systems as there is a delicate balance of chemicals, pH, etc. that must be maintained. There are sensors for these various components but they are either aimed at commercial production or are un-automated. Fresh Bytes is a microcomputer with sensors to detect all of these unseen components in a hydroponic system. A prototype of this microcomputer is produced along with CAD plans for more professional versions of it. The sensors are verified and future development is contemplated.

Protective Effects Of Milk Phospholipids Against Uv-Induced Dna Damage In Human Skin Cells, Lan-Anh Nguyen

Master's Theses

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US. The American Academy of Dermatology estimated that more than 3.5 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the US each year and 1 in 5 Americans will likely to develop skin cancer in their life time. Most cases of skin cancer are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Some of the most common sunscreen ingredients are unstable and can form harmful radicals upon exposure to UV radiation. There is a strong clinical need for a more stable and effective sunscreen ingredient such …

Traversing Swanton Road, 17th Ed., James A. West

Academic, Government & Associated Organizational Research Resources

Situated at the northwest end of Santa Cruz County and occupying circa 30 square miles of sharply contrasted terrain, the Scott Creek Watershed concentrates within its geomorphological boundaries, at least 10-12% of California's flora, both native and introduced. Paradoxically, the use/abuse that the watershed has sustained over the past 140+ years, has not necessarily diminished the biodiversity and perhaps parallels the naturally disruptive but biologically energizing processes (fire, flooding, landslides and erosion), which have also been historically documented for the area for +60 years. This is an early edition of an extensive document by James A. West. Please visit the …

November 19, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

November 12, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

November 5, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Cal Poly College Of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences To Unearth 1988 Time Capsule On Nov. 8, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Increasing Diversity Education At Cal Poly Through Intergroup Dialogues, W. David Conn, Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Alice Zanmiller

Focus

No abstract provided.

Making History, Larry Peña

Cal Poly Magazine

No abstract provided.

University News

Cal Poly Magazine

No abstract provided.

Factorial Validity Of An Abbreviated Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale For Seniors In The Nurses’ Health Study, Heather A. Starnes, Meghan H. Mcdonough, Kosuke Tamura, Peter James, Francine Laden, Philip J. Troped

Kinesiology and Public Health

Background

Using validated measures of individuals’ perceptions of their neighborhood built environment is important for accurately estimating effects on physical activity. However, no studies to date have examined the factorial validity of a measure of perceived neighborhood environment among older adults in the United States. The purpose of this measurement study was to test the factorial validity of a version of the Abbreviated Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS-A) modified for seniors in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS).

Findings

A random sample of 2,920 female nurses (mean age = 73 ± 7 years) in the NHS cohort from California, Massachusetts, and …

October 8, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Cal Poly Issues Voluntary Recall Of Several Cal Poly Chocolates Varieties, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Cal Poly Food Science And Nutrition Students Win National Food Development Contest, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Investigating Hemodynamic Responses To Electrical Neurostimulation, Sean Youra

Master's Theses

Since the 1900s, the number of deaths attributable to cardiovascular disease has steadily risen. With the advent of antihypertensive drugs and non-invasive surgical procedures, such as intravascular stenting, these numbers have begun to level off. Despite this trend, the number of patients diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease has only increased. By 2030, prevalence of coronary heart disease is expected to increase approximately by 18% in the United States. By 2050, prevalence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease is expected to increase approximately by 98% in the U.S. No single drug or surgical intervention offers a complete solution to these …

Treatment Of Nitrogen Oxides By Chlorella Vulgaris Algae In Photobioreactors, Steven Shihady

Master's Theses

The effectiveness of algae to treat NO₂and NO in simulated flue gas was tested using Chlorella vulgaris in photobioreactors (PBRs) using NO_xconcentrations between 30 ppm to 780 ppm. NO_xdissolved and reacted in water to form NO₃^-and NO₂^-in the PBR growth medium, providing a nitrogen source that the algae readily assimilated for cell synthesis. Three 20-L photobioreactors were inoculated with a pure culture of C. vulgaris prepared in Bristol growth medium and algae were grown in the PBRs at 25°C and pH of 7.0 in a modified Bristol medium …

A Multicultural Nutrition And Culinary Intervention For Middle School Students: Pink And Dude Chefs, Phase 2, Jaime Lynn Lockhart

Master's Theses

The prevalence of adolescent obesity in the United States has more than quadrupled in the past 30 years, growing from 5% to nearly 21% in 12-19 year olds. Although obesity has many interrelated causes, a lack of knowledge and practical skill to prepare healthy food from scratch is an important factor. Research indicates that nutrition and culinary interventions based on behavioral change theories may improve mediators of healthful eating in adolescents.

Pink and Dude Chefs, Phase 2, an eight-week after-school nutrition and culinary intervention targeted towards middle school students in a predominantly low-income, Hispanic community, was developed and evaluated. The …

July 2, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

A Study To Determine Student Perceptions Of The Cal Poly Veterinary Clinic, Fallon Bliss Sheridan

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the important benefits of Cal Poly Veterinary Clinic (CPVC) and establish areas of interest for the students at the CPVC. The CPVC is a student run veterinary clinic that exposes students to teachable hands-on veterinary experiences by addressing the needs of animals on campus as well as animals in the San Luis Obispo.

This study thoroughly investigated the student who have taken or are currently taking any of the five courses taught at the CPVC. The research was accomplished through a survey questionnaire. The student questionnaire was conducted by the researcher at …

Impact, Summer 2014, College Of Liberal Arts

College of Liberal Arts Magazine

No abstract provided.

Cal Poly Magazine, Summer 2014

Cal Poly Magazine

No abstract provided.

Traversing Swanton Road, 16th Ed., James A. West

Academic, Government & Associated Organizational Research Resources

Situated at the northwest end of Santa Cruz County and occupying circa 30 square miles of sharply contrasted terrain, the Scott Creek Watershed concentrates within its geomorphological boundaries, at least 10-12% of California's flora, both native and introduced. Paradoxically, the use/abuse that the watershed has sustained over the past 140+ years, has not necessarily diminished the biodiversity and perhaps parallels the naturally disruptive but biologically energizing processes (fire, flooding, landslides and erosion), which have also been historically documented for the area for +60 years. This is an early edition of an extensive document by James A. West. Please visit the …

June 4, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Academic Senate - Agenda, 6/3/14, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Cal Poly Announces New Dean Of The College Of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Nem-O'S “A Healthy Snack For Kids, A Success For Cal Poly”, Alison Shapira, Katie Lanfranki, Alexandra Carpenter, Christina Neumayr, Matthew Medlin

Baker/Koob Endowments Awarded Projects

As a finalist of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Product Development Disney competition a healthy snacking alternative utilizing interdisciplinary skills was developed, in hopes of decreasing childhood obesity and increasing positive eating habits. Nem-O’s offers an improved substitute to the traditional oatmeal cookie as it is composed of quinoa, dates, sweet potatoes, applesauce, and oats, targeting children age 10 and younger. Nem-O’s is processed in a semi-continuous, sanitary process that ensures production of safe snacks. As the current market lacks a substitute for children’s cookies, Nem-O’s fills this void to create an enjoyable, bite-sized cookie containing no allergens. As …

Veggielution Community Farm Workday Leader And Farm Intern Training Manual, Sarah Wool

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project was to write an updated and complete Workday Leader and Farm Intern training manual that could be used at Veggielution Community Farm. It could be presented as reference materials while participants are in the Workday Leader class or could be presented to Farm Interns to orient them on different jobs they might face while working on the farm. This manual provides general overview of many organic farming practices, as well as specific guidelines that Veggielution uses. It also focuses on leading volunteers to have effective workdays. It is hoped that this manual will be actively …

Vegetable Production Concentration In Northwest Mexico, Desiree Michelle Danel

Master's Theses

An American company that supplies premium quality hybrid vegetable seed to commercial growers in the southern part of the US, Mexico, and Central America sought an assessment of the market potential in the Northwest region of Mexico by identifying land area and production concentrations of vegetables by location, crop, and cultivation method, whether open-field, greenhouse, or shade house.

Data on the cultivated area of four states in the Northwest region of Mexico was collected for 12 crops of interest for the period of 2003-2012 from secondary sources. Data was entered into a statistical software program to complete frequency distribution charts …

From Our Laps To The Laps Of Luxury: The Development Of Pet-Keeping In Twenty-First-Century America, Jamie Boonjakuakul

History

No abstract provided.

Profitability Of Feeding Holstein Calves Raw Whole Milk Versus Powdered Milk, Which Have Varying Costs And Components, Derek Van Grouw

Agribusiness

No abstract provided.