Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Perceptions of Herbal Remedies among California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Students, Maria Cacciatore, Kimmie Layland, and Nicole Morrisey
An Environmental and Historical Study of the Nipomo Mesa Region, Jason C. Carr
A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS AND RATES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMIZATION IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Ivan Grishchenko
Race and Education, Amy Krumpholz
HIGH SCHOOL BULLYING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION, Tracey Ruby Madrigal
Social Sciences Career and Internship Exploration Day, Connie Ng, Katrina Schwarz, and Janiece Jarman
Smart Dispatch Methods, Hannah K. Panno
Wine to Water, Jennifer Stangland
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
A Comparative Analysis of the Social-Economic Status of Successful Women in Business, Politics, and Media in the U.S., Jasmin Bramlett and Sara Whitworth
The Behavioral Ecology of Estrus Signaling in Humans, Kylie Breuer
The Invasion of California Grasslands: Past, Present, and Future Implications, Danielle Simone Caziarc
Menarche Ceremonies & Social Change in Fiji, Anna Clauson
Cross-Cultural Cannibalism Throughout Human History, Melissa Cochran
A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Women's Sexual Health, Ariel Manu Eastburn
HIV and AIDS Education: The Tanzanian Case, Katherine Ellison
Energy Conservation and American Schools, Andrew C. K. Elston
The Racist Application of the Death Penalty in the United States, Mayra T. Felix
Impacts of Extended Family Households among Latinos on the Central Coast, CA, Fredy Figueroa and Chelsea Williams
Articulating Sexuality: A Critical History of Gay and Lesbian Anthropology, Carly Fox
The Institutionalization of Minority Students in Education, Andrea P. Garibay
A Comprehensive Study of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Comparison, Per Maximilian Gasseholm
Racism in the Criminal Justice System, Nichole Griffith
RACE AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A STUDY OF RACIAL BIAS AND RACIAL INJUSTICE, Nicole C. Haug
Standing with Students: An Exploration of Educational Inequality, Grace Hurner
THE SOCIAL CONTAGION OF VIOLENCE; A THEORETICAL EXPLORATION OF THE NATURE OF VIOLENCE IN SOCIETY, Kayla Kirkpatrick
AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE: A REVIEW OF BEST PRACTICES TOWARDS PREVENTION AND AMELIORATION, Katherine Lukov Stock
Sustainable Agriculture, Charlene Mills
Socioeconomic Background: Enlistees versus ROTC Cadets, Kyle Neuman
Analysis of the Soccer Labor Market In Europe 2011‐2012: History and Trends of Players From Argentina, Brazil, and West Africa, Eduardo Ortiz
A Life of Water, Sherry Pogorzelski
Climate Change and the Spread of Vector-borne Infectious Diseases, Courtney B. Reed
CHILD ABUSE IN FOSTER CARE: RISK FACTORS, Magali Sanchez-Gomez
An Analysis of Coastal Marine Impacts Caused by Prehistoric and Historic Fishing Practices in Morro Bay, Ca, Darin Schmicking
Reducing the Enviromental Impact of Horse Keeping, Amanda R. Shere
How the West was Settled: Teacher's Guide, Leah Sloan
Plastic Bags: Hazards and Mitigation, Jessica Sutton and Brittany Turner
Social and Cultural Perception of the Timber Industry, Eugene Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Growing the Urban Ecosystem in Detroit, Michigan, Sean Basalyga
Combating Childhood Obesity in California, Janelle Borelli
Rape as a Weapon of War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Carly Brown
CELEBRITY ENVIRONMENTALISTS: THE EFFECTS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS ON CONSERVATION EFFORTS, Lauren Ashley Brown
Social Sciences Career Expo, Camille Crenshaw, Rebecca Costanza, and Hannah Fischer
A Literary Analysis and Case Study Evaluation of the Environmental, Cultural, and Economic Impacts of Ecotourism, Ashley M. Driver
LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH: A LOOK AT RACE IN TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION, Azucena Espindola
College Food Systems Comparison, Courtney Fearon
A Broken System, Jodie Ford
The Juvenile In-Justice System, Kasey Susan Franks
A REVIEW OF MUSEUM LITERATURE AND A PERSONAL CRITIQUE. MUSEOLOGY: THE EVOLUTION OF A SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS INSTITUTION, McKenna N. Friend
Patterns Of Inequality In The U.S. Class Structure, Eric J. Jenkins
Urbanization, Obesity, and the Protective Effect of Traditional Food Behaviors in Fiji, Danielle Christine Krause
Igniting a Global Change with the Innovated Eco-Behavioral Model, Colby B. Kuvara
Overview of Healthcare Quality: Hospitals and Public Health Trends: Rural vs. Urban, Sandy S. Lee
Education as Liberation for Low Income Students, Aaron T. McCoy
The Influence of Andean Social Movements in Enacting Democratic Reform, Reid Meadows
Fiji Aquaculture/Rice Farming Analysis, Mackenzie Myers, Lyla Rintoul, Torie Robinson, Michelle Spina, and Ryan Wilkey
The Immigrant Experience: Mexico and Central America to the United States, Shannon R. Nelson
Environmental Refugees, Katie L. Peters
'Mai Pen Rai': A Cultural Ecology of Thailand, Darcie Plocher
Evolution and Impact of Undocumented Immigration in American Society, Mercedes Delia Rivera
A Study Of Intergenerational Crime From A Sociological Standpoint, Anna Robosson
Chilean Education & A Radical Atmosphere of Change, Kelly Scheuer
Fraternities: The Gangs of the United States' Elite, Daniel A. Tennant
Breasts are for Feeding: An Anthropological, Archaeological Examination of Breastfeeding, Blaize A. Uva
The Ecology of San Luis Obispo: A children's book, Heidi Van Campen
The Establishment of the United States National Parks and the Eviction of Indigenous People, Emily A. Vernizzi
A Survey and 5-Point Analysis of Modern Day Human Trafficking, Sarah Wietbrock
Human Trafficking in San Luis Obispo County: Assessing the Local Law Enforcement's Mechanisms for Prevention, Paige K. Wopschall
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Climate Change and Human Health Consequences, Jennifer Alford
Variations in Vulnerability to Climate Change in Southeast Asia, Kelsey Margaret Allard
The Impacts of Coffee Production on Local Producers, Danielle Cleland
History of the Indian Caste System and its Impact on India Today, Manali S. Deshpande
The Social Context of Child Abuse and the Aid of Preventative Programs, Kelly R. Ferguson
Global Demographic Challenges: Case Study Women, Madeline Fox
Fire: Ecology & Prevention, Justin R. Frey
Making Lemonade Out of Lyme, Kaela M. Gallagher
Explorations in Non-Profit Organizations and Efficiency: Children's Hunger Fund, Christine Garon
Child Exploitation In The Workforce, Katie Gluck
Society’s Effects on Women’s Body Image, Ashley Grebe
A Sociological Research Paper and Proposal Of Alcohol’s Impact On Sexual Activity and Sexual Transmitted Diseases, Michael Hada
A STUDY OF THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD CAPTURE SALMON IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, Justin D. Hansen
Alma Del Vino Benefit Wine to a Fund for the Farm Workers of San Luis Obispo County, Shane Christensen Hastings
Global Warming: Myths & Realities, Dennis Jaynes
Lake Mead: Threats and Benefits of the Largest Reservoir in the United States, Keith Karamanos
Dairy Farming and Cattle Ranching; Consequences on Human and Environmental Health, Sarah Kensky
The Democratic Classroom: Challenging Traditional Teaching Methods While Challenging the Status Quo of Inequality, Stephanie Laufenberg
Environmental Planning for Water, Transportation and Land Use, Wendy Laumer
WHAT MOTIVATES PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER: A CASE STUDY USING COASTAL CLEANUP DAY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, KRISTINE M. LIDDIE
Social Sciences Career Exploration Day and Resume Workshop, Tara Litke, Matthew Greenberg, and Haley Zahner
How's the Water?, Michelle R. Marlow
Learning Sustainable Development: Chimeneas de la Esperanza, Miriam V. Mollan Gundersen
Teaching in South America, Kevin Perez
Community Gardens and Urban Agriculture: Reclaiming the Market Place, Sara Prendergast
Australian Geography Unit, Daniel Scarbrough
The Nature of Myth, Emma Scott
Privatization of Water in Latin America: A Case Study in Bolivia, Jason Segers
The "Broken Home" or Broken Society: A Sociological Study of Family Structure and Juvenile Delinquency, Hillary R. Sheehan
A Study on the Diversity of Cal Poly's Faculty, Suzanne Tack