This digital archive of Capstone projects and Master's theses gathers the culminating experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students at CSUMB.
To view capstones and theses separately, please see the links below:
Capstones/Theses from 2020
Capstone Project: My Family, Their History: Using Exploratory Inquiry & Pragmatic Methods to Learn History, Lowellen Sucgang
Capstone Project: Never Again is Now: A Study into Intergenerational Trauma, Madeline Boettcher
Capstone Project: No-Cost Flu Clinics, Madyson Shands
Capstone Project: Non-prescription Sale of Syringes in Monterey County, Ruby Ramos Godoy
Capstone Project: One Skill at a Time- Friends Outside, Jocelyn Lopez Sanchez
Capstone Project: Our Perception of Scary Sounds: A Comparison of Films and Popular Music, David Puhl
Capstone Project: Pedestrian Safety, Karen Pacheco Silva
Capstone Project: Pharmacy Outreach to Increase Awareness About YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Agustin Meza Nunez
Capstone Project: Pick Me Up: Covid-19 School Lunch Meals, Viviana Figueroa
Capstone Project: Popular Music Genres: The Past 70 Years to Now, Natasha Lugo
Capstone Project: Preventing Germs Spreading in Preschool Children, Erika Hernandez
Capstone Project: Primary Education and the Use of Technology, Neyfy Fernandez
Capstone Project: Promoting Higher Education, Sandra Estrada
Capstone Project: ¿Que Dijo?: Improving Communication with Hispanic Parents, Daniela Panuco
Capstone Project: ¿Qué es eso?“ Socio-Emotional Learning in ELL Households, Vanessa Ortiz
Capstone Project: Raising awareness of good oral health to preschool children/ Good oral health; beautiful smiles, Areli Cruz
Capstone Project: Raising Awareness on LGBTQ+ and Addiction, Carina Villasenor
Capstone Project: Rancho Cielo Value Added Program Evaluation, Yacin Cardenas Alfaro
Capstone Project: Recording Drums. Where Is My Money Best Spent?, Robert Williams
Capstone Project: Redefining a Highly Qualified Teacher, Sabrina Ochoa
Capstone Project: Rescuing an Eradicated Subject: How one Elementary School is Using California State Funding and Resources for Visual Art, Riley K. Rosette
Capstone Project: Resources and Services for Parents with Children with Disabilities, Dora A. Trueba Plascencia
Capstone Project: Restorative Justice Practices: Addressing the Eleven Percent, Marshal Galvan Jr.
Capstone Project: Resume Building and Job Leads Brochure, Evon Harris
Capstone Project: Revamping the Guitar Curriculum: Adapting Piano Methods and Theory to Apply to the Guitar, Brian Cummings
Capstone Project: Rock Band Live Mix vs. The Studio Mix, Donald Dominguez
Capstone Project: Salinas Union High School District Resource Video, Carmen Ambriz
Capstone Project: Santa Cruz Hospice: Transitions and Palliative Care Services Pilot Volunteer Program, Renalyn Mae Serrano
Capstone Project: Say It Out Loud Outreach Implementation, Miriam Huipe
Capstone Project: School Ready, Mind Ready, Let's Learn...from Home, Ashlyn Barajas
Capstone Project: Science in Early Childhood Education, Olivia Kocina
Capstone Project: Social Isolation in Aging Adults, Lisa Marie Castillo
Capstone Project: Social Media: Impact on Adolescents, Mary Breen
Capstone Project: “So, Literally,…Basically,...it’s like…”: A Study into the Generational and Sociological Impact of American Language Culture, Richard Moreno
Capstone Project: Spatial Audio, Erik Mercado
Capstone Project: Stigma Reduction Programming in Monterey County, Don Heading
Capstone Project: Strategic Outreach Program for the MPC Foundation, Cathryn Ainsworth
Capstone Project: Stress and Mindfulness Presentation, Miriam Garcia Cendejas
Capstone Project: Student Support Services at a Hispanic Serving Institution: A Non-Traditional Student Perspective, Viridiana Vidales-Anguiano
Capstone Project: Subtractive Bilingualism: Encouraged by English-Only in Schools, Affecting First Language, Aurora Jimenez
Capstone Project: Support Group for Immigrant Children, Lizbeth Cisneros
Capstone Project: Support Group Outcomes for Hispanic/Latinx Youth in San Benito County, Melina M. Perez
Capstone Project: Supporting Survivors Coming Forward, Samanta Herrera
Capstone Project: Surviving or Thriving? The Impact Community Collaborations Can Make During a Global Pandemic, Stephanie Hernandez
Capstone Project: Survivors' Attainment of Life-Skills, Morgan Victor
Capstone Project: Tangible Needs Assessment for Teenage Cancer Patients and Their Siblings, Karla Valencia-Fernandez
Capstone Project: Teachers Collaboration with Gear Up Extra College Readiness Resource for Students, Brenda Monroy
Capstone Project: Teaching Early Literacy Skills to Low-income Mothers, Cecilia Regalado
Capstone Project: Teaching Effective and Empathetic Communication Amongst Social Service Volunteers, Jillian Van Every
Capstone Project: Teaching Emotion Regulation on Anger and Aggression with Preschoolers, Karina Pacheco
Capstone Project: The Ancient Mayan, Monica Esquivel Garcia
Capstone Project: The History of Learning Disabilities and The Hidden Stories of Students, Parents, and Teachers: How Traditional Classrooms Can Improve, Gabriella G. Catania
Capstone Project: The Importance of Nutrition Education in Kinder, Guadalupe Bravo-Estrada
Capstone Project: The Importance of Physical Education to Students Health and Academics, Pedro Gil
Capstone Project: The Importance of Self-Care for Those Who Have Family Members on Hospice, Kristina Silvestre
Capstone Project: The Opaque Operations of 21st Century Populism, Konnor Callihan
Capstone Project: The Power of Pursuing Lifelong Learning, Natalina Decker
Capstone Project: The Prodigy of Existence: An Essay on Identity and Its Constraints with Original Poems, Azariah Butler Ruthford
Capstone Project: The Pros and Cons of Computer-Based Standardized Testing for Elementary Students, Sierra Gonzalez
Capstone Project: Too Much Homework, Diana Aguirre
Capstone Project: Transnational and Local NGO Collaboration for Domestic Worker Advocacy in Singapore, Ariana Lester
Capstone Project: Trippy Sounds: Recording Studio Effects of Psychedelic Rock, 1960s and Present, Theo Farnum
Capstone Project: Unbreakable Gnomies: New Student Success Program at Monterey Bay Charter School, Kaitlin Starkey
Capstone Project: Vaping Among Adolescents, Carina Gomez
Capstone Project: Vet 2 Vet: Peer Support for Transitioning Student Veterans, Ryan J. Sparks
Capstone Project: Vocal Styles in Commercially Successful Popular Music in the United States During the 2010's, Jay Thao
Capstone Project: Volunteer Engagement, Ken Townend
Capstone Project: Volunteering with Veterans, David Ramos
Capstone Project: Wellness Group for Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness, Brittany A. Hancock
Capstone Project: What is this feeling I am feeling?: Providing an LGBTQ+ Curriculum and School Environment, Joanna Rendon
Capstone Project: What Kind of Resources Are There for Caregivers of Patients With Mental Illness?, Candice Robertson
Capstone Project: When School Is Online, The Digital Divide Is Greater, Ruby Suarez
Capstone Project: Who is left out?: Understanding the Sources of Platform Utilization by the Demographics of the Monterey Bay Region's Entrepreneurs Participating in Programs of the Institute for Innovation & Economic Development, Tzu-Ling Tseng
Capstone Project: Why There Should Be a Law Against US Domestic Terrorism, Luis Maldonado
Capstone Project: Workout Routine, Valeria Sofia Maynez
Capstone Project: Benefits of Using Technology for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Colbey Hill
Capstone Project: California Veterans Treatment Courts: An Analysis, Andrew Davis
Capstone Project: City Wide Community Halloween Costume Contest Event, Anjelita Millan
Capstone Project: Comparing Studio and Live Mixing Practices, Noah Wuollet
Capstone Project: Creative Teaching: How Vital is it to be Creative in Teaching?, Sommy Keo
Capstone Project: Decreasing Interpersonal Conflicts Among Middle School Students, Gloria A. Tinoco Estrada
Capstone Project: Dylan & Rodriguez: A Study in Songwriting, Daniel R. Cortes Jr
Capstone Project: Educational Outreach for Youth to Gain Awareness of HIV Prevention, Kaysha Madison
Capstone Project: Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Students' Learning, Kaitlyn Kane
Capstone Project: Effects of Culturally Appropriate Grade Level Literature for Elementary School Students, Lesly Rodriguez
Capstone Project: Elderly People Living Alone Without Care, Guadalupe Villicana
Capstone Project: Equitable Entrepreneurship Monterey Bay, Christopher Caruthers
Capstone Project: Evaluating Effectiveness of Empathy Effect Workshops Aimed Towards Healthcare Providers, Crystal Terry
Capstone Project: Expansion of La Manzana's Summer Lunch Program, Mayra M. Gonzalez
Capstone Project: Financial Literacy Program for Foster Youth, Dalia Silva
Capstone Project: From traditional to alternative learning, Tamara Bundley
Capstone Project: Health and Human Services During a Pandemic, Andrea Mares-Quiroz
Capstone Project: Hygiene Skills for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Janet Roberts
Capstone Project: Improving Children's Education on Discrimination, Kila Miller
Capstone Project: Improving Kindness Among Kindergarteners, Marlene Cisneros
Capstone Project: Increasing Elementary School Student’s Anger Management Skills, Melinna Maldonado
Capstone Project: Increasing Employment Outcomes for Homeless Women on the Monterey Peninsula, Mireya Diaz
Capstone Project: Increasing Japanese Elders' Awareness of Dementia, Yuki Shibata
Capstone Project: Increasing Underclass Parent Awareness of Positive Parenting Techniques, Richard Juarez
Capstone Project: Interns Resource Guide, Adrian Baldomero Rodriguez Serrano