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Police On-Body Cameras: A Violation Of Privacy?, Brett Raffish

Paideia

No abstract provided.

Modular House Project Narrative, Kevin Chiang, Spencer Dilley, Sarah Dothwaite, Trevor Daniel Houghton, Ryan Lefebvre, Michele Leung, Cameron Lober, Chris Martinez, Katie Mayer

Architectural Engineering

The Modular House, located in Poly Canyon, has seen extensive damage since the last caretaker left nearly ten years ago. To prevent further damage and improve the safety and appeal of the structure, we are proposing a renovation of the existing building that removes the existing cladding and partitions. By the end of Spring Quarter 2017, the Modular House will have a guardrail system replacing the wood paneling on the walls and a new steel composite deck to replace the current flooring system. The structural steel framing system will remain as is.

Probabilistic Roadmaps For Virtual Camera Pathing With Cinematographic Principles, Katherine Davis

Master's Theses

As technology use increases in the world and inundates everyday life, the visual aspect of technology or computer graphics becomes increasingly important. This thesis presents a system for the automatic generation of virtual camera paths for fly-throughs of a digital scene. The sample scene used in this work is an underwater setting featuring a shipwreck model with other virtual underwater elements such as rocks, bubbles and caustics. The digital shipwreck model was reconstructed from an actual World War II shipwreck, resting off the coast of Malta. Video and sonar scans from an autonomous underwater vehicle were used in a photogrammetry …

Alumni Spotlight: Ross Buckley, Legislative Advocate For The Personal Insurance Federation Of California

Paideia

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Control Of Shell Eco-Marathon Prototype Vehicle To Minimize Fuel Consumption, Chad Louis Bickel

Master's Theses

Every year the automotive industry strives to increase fuel efficiency in vehicles. When most vehicles are designed, fuel efficiency cannot always come first. The Shell Eco-marathon changes that by challenging students everywhere to develop the most fuel-efficient vehicle possible. There are many different factors that affect fuel efficiency, and different teams focus on different vehicle parameters. Currently, there is no straightforward design tool that can be used to help in Shell Eco-marathon vehicle design. For this reason, it is difficult to optimize every vehicle parameter for maximum fuel efficiency.

In this study, a simulation is developed by using basic vehicle …

Developing A Greenometer For Green Manufacturing Assessment, Ahmed H. Salem, Ahmed M. Deif

Industrial Technology and Packaging

In this paper a toolbox (Greenometer) to assess the greenness level of manufacturing companies is proposed. The assessment approach is based on capturing the relative greenness position of any company among other industries from different sectors as well as within the same sector. The assessment was based on selected greenness attributes and their composing indicators at each of the two levels of the developed Greenometer. Geometric Mean Method (GMM) was adopted to be the generic assessment technique for cross industries greenness evaluation, while Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was employed to assess the greenness level of intra-industries layer. Three different industrial …

As-827-17 Resolution On In-Residence Requirement For Last 40 Unitsa, Academic Senate Executive Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Request to lower from 30 to 28 the number of in-residence units.

As-825-17 Resolution On Academic Standards For Masters Degrees, Richard N. Savage

Academic Senate Resolutions

Defines that graduate courses, as primarily for graduate study, follow guidelines in coded memo.

As-826-17 Resolution To Establish Exit Interview Protocol, And A Request For Outside Review, Paul Choboter, Camille O'Bryant, Harvey Greenwald, Rose Duran

Academic Senate Resolutions

Request that administration develops a protocol for all permanent employees

Academic Senate - Agenda, 3/14/2017, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Measurement And Analysis Of Transport Vibration For Ltl Freight Utilizing Stowage Optimization Equipment, Jay Singh, Koushik Saha, David Leinberger, John Antle

Industrial Technology and Packaging

The random vibration spectra typically used in lab based simulations towards developing and validating optimized packages for distribution have been developed through past research that have studied global transport vibration environments. Approximately 67% of all the freight tonnage moved in the U.S. utilizes heavy duty Class 8 trucks. While the floor (suspension) based vibration simulation profiles for these types of trucks are available towards lab based simulation, there have been no studies investigating the impact of shelving and stacking systems typically used for optimization of freight stowage in truck trailers by many freight companies. It is important to quantify how …

Academic Senate - Meeting Minutes, 3/14/2017, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Temperature Effects On The Swelling And Bentonite Extrusion Characteristics Of Gcls, James L. Hanson, Nazli Yesiller, Everett P. Allen

Civil and Environmental Engineering

This investigation was conducted to evaluate effects of temperature on swelling and bentonite extrusion properties of GCLs. The swelling characteristics were determined using standardized test procedures and extrusion characteristics were determined using a new test method developed by the authors. Tests were conducted on a conventional medium-weight woven/nonwoven GCL. The range of test temperatures was 2 to 98°C (swelling tests) and -5 to 100°C (extrusion tests). The extrusion tests were conducted under stresses between 100 and 400 kPa and moisture contents between 50 and 150%. Temperature had significant effects on both swell and extrusion. The swell index ranged from 21 …

Academic Senate - Agenda, 3/07/2017, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Academic Senate - Meeting Minutes, 3/7/2017, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Stream Terrace Genesis Along Bunte Creek In The Elkhorn Plain, Ca, Madi Allgaier, Shelley Anderson, Duncan Lord

Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences

There are several factors influencing terrace genesis and terrace types in Bunte Creek. Strath terraces exist at upper Bunte Creek, whereas thick fill terraces exist at lower Bunte Creek. Analysis of these terraces leads to insight on what specific factors lead to their formation. Terraces were mapped along the extent of Bunte Creek. Sediment data and terrace-height data were collected for in order to make a complete analysis of the terraces. Tectonic uplift led to incision and strath terrace genesis at upper Bunte Creek. Climatic forcing and base-level rise caused alluvial aggradation behind a shutter ridge that intersects lower Bunte …

More Than A Tent: A Case Study On Live Brand Experiences At Coachella Music Festival, Tori Perrella

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

In recent years, society has seen a shift of marketing practices from traditional strategies to experiential marketing in order for brands to connect with individuals on an emotional level. Live brand experiences contribute to companies building relationships with consumers to create unique, memorable experiences that will be associated with the brand after the event. The purpose of this study was to examine the best practices of live brand experiences at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The research for this study was conducted using a case study guide created by the researcher, which examined brands’ past brand activations at Coachella. …

Getting To The Core: A Case Study On The Company Culture Of Apple Inc., Jenna B. Arocha

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

Company culture exists within every organization and makes up the company’s DNA. Apple Inc. (Apple) is a worldwide technology company that innovates new products and services while having environmental practices in mind. The purpose of this study was to examine the company culture of Apple. The researcher used a best practices guide to evaluate Apple’s company culture. This study found that Apple is effective in their company culture practices, however, could focus their efforts more on employees. In order to continue to have a positive company culture, Apple should focus more efforts on employees and utilize a more adhocracy style …

“Sign Or Get Out”: Academic Freedom At The University Of California And Cal Poly In The Mccarthy Era, Cameron J. Coyne

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

The administering of loyalty oaths in America attained a certain controversy in late 1949 and into 1950 when the state of California and the University of California Board of Regents implemented loyalty oaths that explicitly demanded that all employees declare that they were not a member of the Communist Party. A crisis ensued, as many academics, faculty, and state employees were given the choice between the constitutional right to free speech and job security. Many of these individuals chose integrity in the face of losing their job, their reputation, and their livelihood. This paper will examine the consequences of implementing …

Got Culture? The Lack Of Diversity On Cal Poly’S Campus And The Attempts To Raise Cultural Awareness, Alice Jang

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

In this paper, I will argue that the community of minorities at Cal Poly has been the driving factor in recruiting diverse students to the university. Despite lack of encouragement and assistance from the school, various ethnic student organizations have independently hosted events and programs to spread culture onto a predominantly white campus. After analyzing various cultural organizations and their activities on campus, Cal Poly’s cultural clubs have clearly made a bigger impact on the lives of minorities than the university administrators have. This paper will focus on Asian-American organizations because they make up the majority of the ethnic student …

Hanging By A Liberal Root: A Study Of Cal Poly General Education From 1975 To 2001, Kevin Hegyi

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

In this paper, I will observe how the liberal arts manifested themselves through Cal Poly’s general education program and subsequently how the program shifted from a haphazardly arranged course curriculum to something that involved not only structure, but also cohesive discipline. I will further observe how the general education program faced a dire situation in the 1970s and how it evolved into something much more structured and applicable by the turn of the century. This was accomplished by completely renovating the general education requirements to suit the idea of a broadened education that placed greater emphasis on the liberal arts. …

Cal Poly Football: A Cornerstone Of Student Achievement, Michael Langberg

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

The paper examines the history of the Cal Poly athletics program and how Cal Poly fits into the institution of modern college football. This paper explains how the athletic programs at Cal Poly increase student morale and explores some of the reasons why college football is held in such high esteem by both students and fans alike. To gauge student response, I look at past student publications such as The Polygram and Mustang Daily, focussing on their reaction to athletics.

Digging Deeper: Uncovering The Aftermath Of Kristin Smart’S Disappearance, Kailyn Pope

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

This paper will discuss two major components of past crimes at Cal Poly: the attentive student response to Kristin Smart’s 1996 disappearance in light of possible shortcomings of authorities, and how events such as these have shaped campus safety policies and regulations since the 1990s. Kristin Smart’s disappearance, as well as other criminal acts against students in the 1990s and beyond, brought the Cal Poly student community together in solidarity year after year with programs such as Take Back the Night. Even though the red handprints, indicators of areas in which someone had been sexually assaulted, have been removed from …

The Heroic Role Of Women At Cal Poly, Bryce Owens

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

In its earliest years as a university, Cal Poly had significant participation from women as well as men, not only as far as enrollment is concerned but also in regard to extracurricular activities. Although the ratio of men to women was very high, women played a role at the school nonetheless. However, the tragedy that was the Great Depression forced many schools, including Poly, to cut much of their budgets. The most significant change manifested through the economic downturn was the banning of women from enrollment by Governor C.C. Young in 1930. Many years later, in 1956, women were once …

Welcome Back: The Return Of Women At Cal Poly, Charlie Williams

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

After a nearly 30-year absence from California Polytechnic State University, female students were readmitted to campus in the fall of 1956. Why did President McPhee only start to show interest in coeducation during the mid-1950s? Also, what was the process like to readmit women onto campus, both financially and logistically? Lastly, what was the perception of women by their male counterparts, faculty, and administration and how involved were they on campus? To help answer these questions and gain broader context for the time period, one can compare Cal Poly to other institutions across the United States. For example, in 1972, …

The Minds Of The Dissidents: Cal Poly Student Unrest During Robert E. Kennedy’S Presidency 1967-1979, Brigette Sadowski

Cal Poly's History: Student Research Reports

During Robert E. Kennedy’s presidency at Cal Poly from 1967 to 1979, Cal Poly experienced many protests on several different topics, but all ended peacefully, without incident. I argue this is largely because of the peaceful mindset of the student body, faculty, and administration to keep the peace, making Cal Poly a more conservative campus compared to other California Universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco State University. For students, such as those involved in SNAP, violence was not a means to an end and one of their key goals was to educate rather than yell …

An Educational Video: Cal Poly Dairy Calf Management Procedures, Katie Nicole Vierra, Anthony Joseph Ferdinandi

Agricultural Education and Communication

In particular, dairy production in California is ranked one of the top five states in the United States that produces approximately 40 billion pounds of milk per year. California’s dairy industry is not only the largest milk producer in the nation, but it is also the most financially prominent in the agricultural industry. This industry lead is merely because of its careful management practices. The way calves are raised depend on the resources used, the natural environment present, and the operation of the dairy farm. Essentially, there are numerous ways to care for a cow and calf. However, the aim …

A Handbook For Angling In The Eastern Sierra Nevada Between The Areas Of Bridgeport And Lone Pine, Rachel M. Martin

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project was to compile a handbook to recreational fishing in the Eastern Sierra Nevada between the areas of Bridgeport and Lone Pine, California. During the summer, fishing is one of the most popular recreational pursuits in this region. It is important for anglers to have access to a concise, accurate, and thorough resource that can be used for reference to the sport of angling in this region of the Eastern Sierra, and a handbook such as this does not currently exist. This handbook was created with anglers in mind. It is concise, travel-friendly and provides up-to-date …

Produce Meets Pinterest, Lauren E. Tomasello

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project was to examine Tanimura & Antle’s (T&A) Pinterest analytics. The author will determine if using the site was beneficial for T&A’s marketing plan. T&A has a strong influence in social media marketing and has added Pinterest to the list of platforms they utilize in 2015. Analytics are useful in gauging the effectiveness of content, so analyzing T&A’s Pinterest use will provide measurable marketing tools.

The number of followers is important, but does not indicate the overall success. Therefore various metrics were measured to see who T&A’s audience was and what they were like. The findings …

Liquid Force Kite Control System Design, Brendan Kerr, Brodie Sutherland, Alden Simmer

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Kiteboarding is an ocean sport wherein the participant, also known as a kiter, uses a large inflatable bow shaped kite to plane across the ocean on a surfboard or wakeboard. The rider is connected to his or her kite via a control bar system. This control system allows the kiter to steer the kite and add or remove power from the kite, in order to change direction and increase or decrease speed. This senior project focused on creating a new control bar system to replace a control bar system manufactured by a kiteboarding company, Liquid Force. The current Liquid Force …