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:

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Capstones/Theses from 2023

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Capstone Project: Reluctancy in Monterey County to get COVID-19 Vaccine, Kyle Silim

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Capstone Project: Road To Success: Weekly Self-Assessment, Alfonso Morelos

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Capstone Project: Seat of Choice: The Advantages of Flexible Seating, Maddison DeMatteo

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Capstone Project: Secondhand Smoke: An Examination of the Public Health Issue in Marina, Eric J. Tallman

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Capstone Project: Social and Emotional Effects of Distance Learning on Elementary School Students During and After COVID-19, Kelsey Clark

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Capstone Project: Stories of a Queer Femme, Parker Jones

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Capstone Project: Substance Use Education for Youth, Lizet Borrayo

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Capstone Project: Success Over Stress Support Group, Sophia Pescador-Torrance

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Capstone Project: Super STEM Women: Empowering Women to Seek Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fields, Camille Prendergast

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Capstone Project: Supporting English Language Learners in California K-12 Classrooms, Emma Borrelli

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Capstone Project: Teen Youth and the Need for Secure Housing, Demetrius Mikell

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Capstone Project: The Colors Around Us: Stories of the Love of Family, Alanah Hunsdorfer

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Capstone Project: The Decline in African-American Players in Major League Baseball, Marissa Ibarra Dorr

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Capstone Project: The Effects of Gender on Students’ Learning, Savannah Mansfield

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Capstone Project: The Hidden History of Chicanx Literature and the Importance of Incorporating Chicanx Literature in the Curriculum, Lucia Gonzalez-Gonzalez

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Capstone Project: The Impact of Hands-on Environmental Science Lessons on Middle School Students Learning, Molly Mansfield

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Capstone Project: The Need for Community Outreach and Collaboration When Connecting Vulnerable Seniors with In-Home Services, Melissa West Kevan

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Capstone Project: The Pinocchio Boy: A collection of queer creative written work, Lucas Olvera

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Capstone Project: The Social Dilemma: The Effects of Social Media on Learning in High School Classrooms, Bailey Goswick

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Capstone Project: The Study and Application of Studio Design for the Home Studio, Paul Gutierrez

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Capstone Project: Transforming Monterey Counties Food Environment, Geovanni Miron Solis

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Capstone Project: Understanding and Preventing Burnout Among Behavioral Health Workers, Jafar Almukdadi

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Capstone Project: Unstable Housing for Former Foster Youth in Santa Cruz County, Mariah Alanis

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Capstone Project: Utilizing Social Media to Promote Services, Deysi Castillo

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Capstone Project: Valuable Resources for Spanish-Speakers & Non-Residents of Monterey County in Addiction Recovery, Analaura Perez

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Capstone Project: Victims of Crime: System Navigation, Ashley R. Chesney

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Capstone Project: What’s the Goal: Increasing Sports Opportunities for Youth from Low Socioeconomic Communities, Nayeli Sandoval Gallo

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Capstone Project: When Fish Climb Trees: Discovering Resources for Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mary Black

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Capstone Project: Youth Recruitment Specialist, Esperanza K. Cabrera

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Capstone Project: ACEs and Trauma Informed Care, Audrey Jones

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Capstone Project: Benefits of Integrating Music for Academic Success of Elementary School Students, Samantha Serrano

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Capstone Project: Cannabis Education and Prevention Toolkit, Paola Bonilla

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Capstone Project: Effect of School Breakfasts on Elementary School Student’s Overall Health, Mercedes Pulos

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Capstone Project: Effects of School Programs Fighting Systemic Racism in K-12 Schools, Desiree I.M Bailey

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Capstone Project: Enhancing Healthy Relationships in High School Students, Paulina Zacarias-Montejano

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Capstone Project: Impact of Technology on Physical Activity Participation Among Students in Elementary Schools, Alejandro Cruz

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Capstone Project: Imposter Syndrome in First Generation College Students, Yadira Arredondo

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Capstone Project: Increasing Awareness of Parental Involvement in Latino Parents, Jasmin Soriano

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Capstone Project: Increasing Awareness of the Importance of Positive Peer Relationships in College Students, Alexandra Rodriguez

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Capstone Project: Increasing Children’s Awareness of Art with a Message, Rose Near

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Capstone Project: Increasing Emotion Regulation in Preschoolers, Jacqueline Villicana

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Capstone Project: Life Skills to Help Reduce Juvenile Recidivism, Nicolle Gapol

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Capstone Project: Managing Mental Health in Adulthood, Melissa Nunez

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Capstone Project: Parent Child Workshop, Sonia Chavez

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Capstone Project: Parent Involvement: Breaking Barriers for Immigrants in K-12 Education, Ronaldo Enriquez

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Capstone Project: Psychoeducation Workshop for Youth on Probation, Gabriela Ponce

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Capstone Project: Raising Awareness On Homeless Individuals, Samantha Gomez

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Master's Thesis: A Comparative Metagenomics Study on A Bioreactor System in Salinas, CA, The Salinas River Valley, and The Tijuana River Valley, Connie Samantha Machuca

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Master's Thesis: Composition and Distribution of Fish Assemblages in Cap de Creus Natural Park in Relation to Marine Protection Levels, Depth, and Habitat, Kathleen Cieri

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Master's Thesis: Effects of Habitat and Temperature on Reproductive Success of Fucus distichus in Central California, Acy E. Wood

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Master's Thesis: Improving Species Distribution Models of Continental Shelf Fishes off California, Kinsey Matthews

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Master's Thesis: Mesopredator Occupancy and Passerine Richness Along an Urbanization Gradient in Central Coastal California, Matthew McGee

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Master's Thesis: The Genomics of Pesticide-Remediating Microbes Relevant to Agricultural Specialty Crops Grown on California’s Central Coast, Kieran Szelong

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Master's Thesis: The Solitary Sinking Phytoplankton Cell and the Biological Carbon Pump, Annie Bodel

Capstones/Theses from 2022

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Capstone Project: Academic and Social Effects of Poverty on Elementary School Students, Nicole Sarkozy

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Capstone Project: A Comparison of Changing Music Mediums and the Impact on Social Listening, Amanda Liberotti

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Capstone Project: A Content Analysis of LGBTQIA+ Representation in Anime & American Animation, Ana Bravo

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Capstone Project: A Cry for Inclusivity in the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, Chelsea Ferolino

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Capstone Project: Addressing Imposter Syndrome Among First-Generation College Students, Ana Gomez Salvatierra

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Capstone Project: Addressing Imposter Syndrome in First-Year College Students, Camille Mendoza

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Capstone Project: Addressing Mental Health Issues Through a Screening Tool, Simran Sandhu

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Capstone Project: Addressing the Need, Laurel Fry

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Capstone Project: A Legacy of Homophobia: Effects of British Colonization on Queer Rights in India and Uganda, Kelly Christensen

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Capstone Project: An Exploration of Architectural Acoustics and Design in Commercial Recording Studios, Mariana Henke

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Capstone Project: Assessing Professionals Working with Latinx Families with Special Needs in Monterey County, Jose Francisco Hernandez Rivera

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Capstone Project: Balancing Stress, Education and Health as a College Student, Alexandra Cayot

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Capstone Project: Benefits of Co-Constructing Latinx Consciousness within Schools, Elizabeth Cruz Reyes

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Capstone Project: Benefits of Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching In Latino Elementary Classrooms, Lisa Hernandez

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Capstone Project: Benefits of School Gardening programs in education: Opportunities and Challenges towards Sustainability, Alyssa Conte

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Capstone Project: Branding for Hope Services, Roberta Garcia

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Capstone Project: Bringing Awareness to Social Media’s Influence on Teens, Vianey Chavez

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Capstone Project: California's Impact of Attrition Practices on Latinx English Learners, Dulce Ramirez

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Capstone Project: Campos Seguros in Santa Cruz County, Patricia Barajas villasenor

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Capstone Project: Cheers for a Cause: Raising Funds for Homeless Youth in Need, Clara Gonzalez

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Capstone Project: Children's Educational Online Workshop, Angelica Bautista

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Capstone Project: Closing the Digital Divide, Maria Schlotthauer

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Capstone Project: Community Improvement Projects for Marginalized Populations in Monterey County, Alizha Barrera

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Capstone Project: Community Outreach for Spanish-Speakers: Informing the Community About Monterey County, Emilia Gallegos Perez

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Capstone Project: Conscious Discipline for Parents of Preschool Aged Children, Claire Seabock

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Capstone Project: Context-Specific Conceptualizations of Death in Early Childhood, Spencer Hart Winter

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Capstone Project: Coping Strategies to Decrease PTSD for Previously Incarcerated Veterans, Simone The

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Capstone Project: Cultivating a Safe Environment for Students in Middle Childhood to Learn about Healthy Lifestyles, Rocio Carranza Pineda

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Capstone Project: Developing a Mental Health Program for Unhoused Women on the Monterey Peninsula, Jennifer Berberian

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Capstone Project: Developing Emotional Regulation Skills in Students with Disabilities, Alexis Romero

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Capstone Project: Developing Invisible Disability Education For Elementary School Children, Kayla Dizon

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Capstone Project: Diversity Awareness in Kindergarten Curriculum, Alondra Aranda Aguayo

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Capstone Project: Don't Lose Your Keys: Exploring the Transition from Harpsichord to Piano, Justice Post

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Capstone Project: Eat Well, Be Well: Basic Needs Initiative's Online Hub for Nutrition Education, Misha Moseley

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Capstone Project: Educating College Students’ About Laws Regarding Children with Disabilities, Desirey Contreras

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Capstone Project: Educational Technology Workshops for the Seniors Adults, Maria Guadalupe Martinez Bribiesca

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Capstone Project: Effects of Increased Use of Technology on Elementary School Students in the Classroom, Audri Lawrence

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Capstone Project: Empowering the Neurodivergent Community Through Sex Education, Talya Mainzer

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Capstone Project: Evaluating Post-Training Engagement, Caitlyn Dawn Gonzalez and Alyssa Trinity

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Capstone Project: Evaluating Post-Training Engagement, Alyssa B. Trinity and Caitlyn D. Gonzalez

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Capstone Project: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Healthcare Competency Training Delivery Methods, Vanessa Jennings

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Capstone Project: Evaluation of Check-In Check-Out At Harden Middle School, Alondra Escobar

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Capstone Project: Examining the Effects of Using Songwriting to Cope With Grief and Loss, Angelica Avila

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Capstone Project: Four Women: Empowerment and Identity in the Songs of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, India Arie, and Jorja Smith, Symphonie Constant

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Capstone Project: Fraud in the Elderly Community, Brian Castelle

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Capstone Project: From the Victims: A Needs Assessment and Training Program for Victim Advocates at the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, Sophia Lopez