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Xylem: A Comparative Analysis Of Gpu Dispatch Pipelines For Large-Scale, Procedural Environments, Srinivas Sundararaman

Master's Theses

The real-time rendering of large-scale, procedural scenes presents a significant performance challenge for traditional CPU-bound rendering pipelines. The high volume of draw calls and the need for complex culling and level-of-detail management create bottlenecks that limit scene complexity and visual fidelity. This thesis investigates the evolution of GPU-driven rendering paradigms via the Xylem renderer within NVIDIA’s Donut rendering framework as a solution to these challenges.

A comprehensive benchmarking framework is developed to implement and quantitatively analyze three distinct rendering strategies for a procedurally generated, parameterizable, large-scale forest scene. The evaluated pipelines include: (1) traditional instanced rendering, (2) compute-driven indirect rendering …

Pet Mobility Project, John Shelby, Lily-Rose Jolie Bacon, Andrea Yasmine Reyes

Biomedical Engineering

The Pet Mobility Project, sponsored by Terri Smith and Jasper Jackson, is an initiative aimed at providing a custom mobility aid to a pet in the San Luis Obispo community. Amber Rappozo’s young German Shepherd, LeDoux, was selected as the project’s recipient. LeDoux suffers from hindleg weakness and, as a result, has limited mobility. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Pet Mobility Project, detailing the motivation, background, and design approach behind the development of a LeDoux’s custom mobility aid.

Cardiac Twitch Force Measurement System, Tara Hoffman, Sebastian Carrascal Gómez, Julian Macdonald

Biomedical Engineering

The goal of this project is to develop a low-cost and accurate force measurement system and method of measurement to be used in the testing of grown cardiac tissue samples. The primary stakeholder in this project is Dr. Luke Perreault, a biomedical engineering professor at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo who is studying grown cardiac tissue rings, and any of his student lab personnel. Other stakeholders include other researchers in the tissue engineering field who require a similar form of testing to the methods developed in this project.

This document will introduce the identified problem and background as …

Pcb Design For Place Cells Vlsi Chip, Gavin Reaksecker, Alex Krier, Joshua Lin

Electrical Engineering

This project presents the design and implementation of a 2 layer test-bench printed circuit board (PCB) for evaluating the functionality of a custom 40-pin VLSI integrated circuit. The objective is to create a reliable and portable platform capable of supplying configurable bias voltages, generating variable input signals, and monitoring both analog and digital outputs. The board integrates adjustable bias networks using potentiometers, digital and analog buffering stages, and optional battery supply operation. The VLSI device under test is mounted in dual-in-line (DIP) sockets to enable rapid replacement and repeated characterization. Dedicated test points are incorporated throughout the PCB to facilitate …

Stella: A Narrative Exploration Of Artificial Intelligence, Grief, And Human Consciousness, Alyssa Grace Gerardo

Computer Science and Software Engineering

STELLA is a narrative-driven 2D puzzle adventure game developed in Unity that explores themes of grief, memory, human connection, and artificial intelligence. Players assume the role of Luna, a young woman searching for a missing friend who becomes trapped within a mysterious garden overseen by a mysterious entity known as STELLA. Through exploration, environmental storytelling, dialogue, and a series of puzzles, players uncover a deeper narrative centered on loss, obsession, and the pursuit of artificial immortality.

Dementia, Advance Directives, And Second-Order Volitions, Rand Hirmiz

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This paper contributes to the ongoing debate over the authority of advance directives in cases where patients with dementia express desires that conflict with their earlier wishes. Drawing on Harry Frankfurt’s concept of second-order volitions, I argue that the preferences of the pre-dementia self (the “then-self”) should, in most cases, take precedence over those of the post-dementia self (the “now-self”) –  particularly in instances where the now-self has lost the capacity to form second-order volitions and is no longer able to meaningfully repudiate prior values and commitments.

Well-Being Of University Students In Singapore, Tina Li Yi Ng, Andree Hartanto, William Tov

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Singapore provides an insightful case study for university student well-being due to its national culture of competitiveness. Amid a meritocratic society that valorizes academic success as the path to securing one’s future (Ho et al., 1998), educational attainment is central to Singaporean university students’ well-being (Inter-University Network, 2022). In response to Singapore’s increasing incidence of mental health challenges among young adults (Ministry of Health Singapore, 2022), the government and higher education institutes have sought to destigmatize mental health and improve accessibility to related resources. In this chapter, we review the literature on the well-being of Singaporean university students. We situate …

Artelon Graft Augmentation In Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Surgical Technique Guide., Taylor Manes, Morgan Turnow, Trent Davis, Anthony Perugini, Michael Anderson, Benjamin Taylor

Surgery Articles

INTRODUCTION: Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) procedures are becoming more prevalent. Variable grafts for ACL reconstruction are available, including autograft, allograft, and synthetic graft options. Various augmentation techniques are also available and typically consist of synthetic material such as Artelon graft. This type of synthetic material has been used and shown to produce safe and reliable augmentation in ligament injuries. The purpose of this study was to describe our unique revision ACL reconstruction technique utilizing Artelon graft augmentation and report our short-term results.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing revision ACL reconstruction with Artelon graft augmentation, a Flexband …

The Effects Of Bone Health And Variation On Saw Mark Signatures, Lily Ambrose

PCOM Biomedical Studies Student Scholarship

Bone health and structural variation are multifactorial. Population, environment, age, diet, and health influence the overall functional morphology of bone and its response to stressors. Reduced cortical porosity, trabecular thinning, and low bone mass are common indicators of age-related and pathological changes, affecting a significant portion of the population. Because of this, bones encountered in medicolegal investigations often differ from what is considered “normal.” The structural integrity of bone needs to be considered because density influences mechanical strength and response to external forces. In criminal dismemberment cases, forensic scientists analyze saw marks to identify tool class and reconstruct events. While …

The Effect Of Bai1 Deficiency On Cell Survival During The Critical Period Of Retinal Development, Nicholas Mirmanesh

PCOM Biomedical Studies Student Scholarship

The postnatal retina undergoes further development during the critical period, during which excess neurons are culled, and synapses are refined to shape the mature retinal circuitry. Brain-specific angiogenesis inhibitor-1 (BAI1) has been implicated in synaptic development, phagocytosis, the regulation of angiogenesis, and inflammatory signaling, suggesting it may play an important role in retinal maturation. The goal of this project was to determine how BAI1 deficiency affects retinal cell survival and layer morphology during the critical period. Mice were divided into three genotype groups: BAI1 +/+ Wild Type (WT), +/- (Het), and -/- (KO). Apoptotic cells were quantified using TUNEL staining …

Voces Del Exilio Cubano, Jesenia Alvear

World Languages and Cultures

This project examines how Cuban immigrants, particularly those who fled the Fidel Castro regime, developed political perspectives after migrating to the United States. By focusing on Cuban immigrant communities, this project seeks to understand how experiences under a communist government and migration have shaped political beliefs. Within the United States, Cuban-Americans have become one of the most politically active Latino communities. As a Spanish and Political Science double major with Cuban family ties, this project represents both my academic interests and my own family experiences. Growing up, I listened to political conversations at family gatherings that seemed to consume the …

An Integrated Analysis To Investigate The Effects Of Dietary Isoacids Supplementation On Digestibility, Fermentation Products, Microbiome, And Gut Ph Of Ileal-Cannulated Pigs, Stephanie A.B. Damotta, Andres F. Boliver-Sierra, Angie P. Benavides-Infant, Mike T. Socha, Laura A. Amundson, Lucas A. Rodriques, Benoit St-Pierre, Jorge Y. Perez-Palencia

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Using A Screening Tool Is Effective In Choosing Costly Nursery Ingredients, Kynna M. Crawford, Katlyn A. Mcclellan, Eric M. Weaver

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Corn Ddgs Contaminated With Varying Levels Of Deoxynivalenol (Don) On Growth Performance And Health Of Nursery Pigs, Alejandra Forero-Salamanca, Andres F. Boliver-Sierra, Crystal L. Levesque

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Yeast Carbohydrate (Yc) Products Fed To Gestating And Lactating Sows On Sow And Suckling Pig Immunological Responses And Performance, Brooklyn Goelz, Aryeri S. Bardales-Castellano, Andres F. Bolivar-Sierra, Rob Patterson, Crystal L. Levesque

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of High And Low Soybean Meal Levels In Pelleted Diets Fed To Pigs From Wean To Finish, Joseph G. Halbur, Jessica Lira-Silva, Ryan S. Samuel, Robert C. Thaler, Eric M. Weaver

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Elevate Ewe, Jaelyn Whaley

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Sdsu Extension Calving Camp, Taylor Grussing

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Sdsu Youth Beef Summit, Christina Bakker, Erin Dehaan, Jessica Drum, Madison Kovarna, Tommy Norman, Warren Rusche, Robin Salverson, Logan Vandermark, Julie Walker

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Substitution Of Ddgs With Canola Meal In Finishing Diets Affects Amino Acid Intake But Does Not Affect Post-Ruminal Amino Acid Flow And Digestibility, Santana Hanson, Ana Clara Baiao Menezes

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Partial Replacement Of Distillers Grains With Extruded Soybeans And The Effects On Growth And Immune Function, Garrett Meyer, Andrea Brandner, Federico Podversich, Steve Lawson, Manuel Manuel, Warren Rusche, Zachery Smith

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Nutrient Restriction During Mid-Gestation On Calf Performance Through Weaning, Sydni Lammers, Logan Vandermark, Ira Parsons, Hector Menendez, Jameson Brennan, Zachery Smith, Kenneth Olson, Amanda Blair

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Administering A Suckling Implant To Angus Crossbred Steer Calves Reared In A Western Rangeland Environment, Taylor Banks Norris, Amanda Blair, Warren Rusche, Zachery Smith, Erin Dehaan

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Essential Oils Impact Rumen Kinetics But Not Post-Ruminal Digestibility In Steers Fed High-Grain Finishing Diets, Federico Podversich, Jorge Bonilla Urbina, Ana Clara B. Menezes

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Finishing Location Influences The Color Stability Of Steaks From Grass-Finished Bison Bulls, Garrett Weldy, Christina Bakker, Judson Grubbs, Keith Underwood, Carter Kruse, Ana Paula Salim, Surendranath Suman, Amanda Blair

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Observing Ph Of Grass-Fed Bison Heifer Gastrointestinal Tracts Postmortem, Ekaterina Lopez-Bondarchuk, Madison Higbee, Kallen Kafka, Ava Graham, Phillip Urso

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Dietary Tribasic Copper Chloride Level And Duration In Growing-Finishing Pigs, Courtney L. Pohlen, Angel Martinez, Rafe Q. Royall

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Weaning Acclimation Impacts Feeding Behavior, Thermoregulation, And Growth Performance Of Piglets, Elle Ploger, Katlyn M. Mcclellan, Eric M. Weaver

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Blood Hemoglobin As A Predictor Of Removal Risk And Reproductive Performance In Prolific Sows, Katlyn M. Mcclellan, Sydney N. Aldrich, Courtney L. Pohlen, Robert Harrel, Eric M. Weaver

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.

Feeding The Prolific Sow For Success: Late Gestation Phase Feeding Improves Farrowing Duration, Micronutrient Status, And Reproductive Performance, Katlyn M. Mcclellan, Jesus Acosta, Sara Hough, Jon Bergstrom, Mark Weaver, Rebecca Robbins, Eric M. Weaver

Animal Science Research Report 2026

No abstract provided.