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 2021
Capstone Project: Learning from Home…less students: A Study On What We Can Do To Reach Homeless Youth During COVID-19, Marcy Twogood
Capstone Project: Let’s Get Moving: The Benefits of Increased Physical Activity in First Grade Classrooms, Nicole Hough
Capstone Project: Lifelong Learning: Improving Older Adult Technology Use, Lisa Gonzales
Capstone Project: Lowering the Bar: The Effects of Misogyny in Rap Music, John-Paul Mackey
Capstone Project: Marketing Campaign to Increase Community Awareness of Human Trafficking Victims, Monique Zepeda
Capstone Project: Marketing Plan: Increasing Access & Creating a Local Voice, Lizzy Hahn
Capstone Project: Mental Health Awareness Among Watsonville Youth, Yajaira Rea
Capstone Project: Mental Health in Elementary School Children, Mayte Lomeli
Capstone Project: Mental Health Support for the Spanish-Speaking Community, America Yvonne Gutierrez Solorio
Capstone Project: More Than A Record: The Impacts of The School-to-Prison Pipeline, Lydia Soto
Capstone Project: Musical Perspective: An Analysis of How Musicals Reflect Cultural Discourse, Amosi Morgan
Capstone Project: Out Of A Darkness: A Collection of Ramblings, Short Stories, and Poetry, Valerie Anthony
Capstone Project: Outreaching for New Providers, Mari Arredondo
Capstone Project: Overcoming Technology Illiteracy, Yolanda Cruz
Capstone Project: Parent and Child Cookbook for Parental Involvement, Natali Juarez
Capstone Project: Plead to the USL Championship Side, Oscar Alejos
Capstone Project: Pobody's Nerfect: Improving the Identification and Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities., Jizelle Rios
Capstone Project: Pobody’s Nerfect: Improving the Identification and Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Jocelyn Kiser
Capstone Project: Pobody’s Nerfect: Improving the Identification and Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Katie Szeto
Capstone Project: Positive Parenting Practices, Mallory Garcia
Capstone Project: Preventing Dental Cavities Before Kindergarten, Melissa Godoy Hernandez
Capstone Project: Preventing Teasing Among 1st Graders, Jocelyn I. Del Real
Capstone Project: Promoting Healthy Living Among Families, Elise Cabrera
Capstone Project: Promoting Stress Management Among Childcare Workers, Ciara Williams
Capstone Project: Providing Resources and Knowledge to Empower the Youth, Iliana Jimenez
Capstone Project: Queer Generational Connection Panel, Sam Hoffman
Capstone Project: Rainbow Impostors: Impostor Syndrome in the LGBTQ+ Community, Kira C. Rideout
Capstone Project: Raising Awareness in Early Language & Literacy, Elisabeth Causor
Capstone Project: Recording Sounds and Instruments for Sample Libraries, Camden Daly
Capstone Project: Reducing Barriers with Staff and Clients at the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County, Cynthia Frerkson
Capstone Project: Reimagine 2021, Bryanna Amezcua
Capstone Project: Reproductive Health Education For Teens, Nataly Diaz
Capstone Project: Research and Coordination of Monterey County Community Action Partnership Strategic Planning Process, Rebecca Ryan
Capstone Project: Resources for the Homeless Youth, Cindy Garcia-Silva
Capstone Project: Responding to Domestic Violence with Transformative Justice and Community Accountability, Anaiis Nysether
Capstone Project: Salinas High School Virtual Wellness Center, Moranda De La Rosa
Capstone Project: Santa Cruz County Prepares for the Next Major Wildfire, Antonio Lucero
Capstone Project: Shared Safety Community Forum: Engaging Community on Shared Safety, Sophia Kilroy
Capstone Project: Should I Reduce My Red Meat Consumption?, Joshua Kojiro Bibbee
Capstone Project: Si Se Puede: Continuous Barrier in Latino Education, Juan Daniel Sierra
Capstone Project: Social-Emotional Learning Icebreakers, Annabell Melgoza-Lopez
Capstone Project: Sound Healing, Devina L. Pulido
Capstone Project: Stories of Resilience During COVID-19 Pandemic, Crystal Hernandez
Capstone Project: Subtractive Bilingualism: Can it be reversed?, Stephanie Collazo
Capstone Project: Supplementation of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County’s Commitment to Equity, Cristian Paredez
Capstone Project: Supporting CSUMB Students Struggling with Online Learning, Alexandra Gonzalez
Capstone Project: Supporting Transgender Students: Implementing an Inclusive Education, Reema Allen
Capstone Project: Support Systems for Newcomer Immigrant Students, Danna Marey Ferolino
Capstone Project: Syringe Exchange Program Outreach, Jael Bucio
Capstone Project: Teaching Elementary School Children About Nutritionn, Dana Mastro
Capstone Project: Teaching Healthy Communication Skills for College Students with Disabilities, Molly McShane
Capstone Project: Teaching Latino Parents About Early Intervention and ASD, Maricela Lopez
Capstone Project: The Achievement Gap: How Are English Language Learners Being Impacted By The U.S. Education System?, Jaqueline Felix Crescencio
Capstone Project: The Changemaker Academy: Youth Leadership and Advocacy Programs, Marilyn Evans
Capstone Project: The Correlation Between Traditional and Modern Day Performance Poetry: Where Music and Poetry Collide, Jaya Hodges
Capstone Project: The Harm Reduction Project, Meghna Agarwal
Capstone Project: The Impacts of Social Media on Social Movements, Gabriela Aguilar
Capstone Project: The Importance of Onboarding Training in Prevention Work, Cindy Alfaro-Andasol
Capstone Project: The Introduction of an Emergency Mitigation Module, Marvin Feliciano
Capstone Project: The Lack of Environmental Awareness in Preschool Curriculum, Micaela Padgett
Capstone Project: The Need for Health and Community Resources in Monterey County, Yesenia Lustre
Capstone Project: The New Normal: Engaging Students during Online Learning, Leslie Nabor
Capstone Project: The Pathway to Becoming a Child Life Specialist, Gabriella Bradley
Capstone Project: The Prevention Of Bullying In Elementary Schools, Cecilia Martinez
Capstone Project: The Rise of Spanish Speaking Advocates at CASA of Santa Cruz, Jackelin Rodriguez
Capstone Project: The Use of Social Media for Marketing by Independent Musicians, Jessica E. Martinez
Capstone Project: Time Management and Organization Skills in First Generation Freshman EOP Students, Jennifer Ventura
Capstone Project: Today A Reader, Tomorrow A Leader: How Reading Comprehension Plays a Role in Academics Among Low-Income Students, Marissa Sandra Francisca Torrez
Capstone Project: Transfer Student Success: Enrich the Lives of Students Who Transfer to a University, Stephanie Castro
Capstone Project: Trauma-sensitive Training for Yoga Teachers Serving Individuals Experiencing Incarceration, Roberta Hines
Capstone Project: Using Facebook Live to Raise Awareness About Abuse and Available Resources, Claudia Ramirez Garcia
Capstone Project: Violence Impact in Salinas, Kimberly Torres Ochoa
Capstone Project: Virtually Left Behind: The Struggles of Adapted Physical Education Through Online Learning for Students with Special Needs, Madison Neff
Capstone Project: “Want More Student Participation??... Bring on the Engagement!!”, Armando Palmerin
Capstone Project: Ways to Improve Parent Involvement in South Monterey County, Alma C Aguilar
Capstone Project: Welcoming Classroom, Comfortable Learning Experience: Implementing Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom, Daniela Muradas
Capstone Project: Wellness Through Nature, Yulissa Ochoa
Capstone Project: We're in this Together: Addressing the Struggle of Online Learning for Students with Special Needs, Desiree-Renee Varela Gonzalez
Capstone Project: What is Youth Voice and Youth Participation?, Lexy Lix
Capstone Project: Where Do We Start? Improving College-Prep Resources Available to Students of Color, Hilario Mosqueda
Capstone Project: Why Culture Matters: The Importance and Effectiveness of Creating a Multicultural Classroom When Teaching Elementary School Students In Public Schools, Juztina M. Rodriguez
Capstone Project: Why Culture Matters: The Importance and Effectiveness of Creating a Multicultural Classroom When Teaching Elementary School Students In Public Schools, Haley Judith Quintana
Capstone Project: Women Veterans Needs Assessment, Yezzenia Dena
Capstone Project: Working With Children on The Autism Spectrum: Decreasing Job Burnout, Desirae Vargas
Capstone Project: You Had Me at Student Advocacy: Creating a Space for Students to Succeed in a COVID-19 World, Marina Morales
Capstone Project: A Beautiful Mind: What is Happening with the Mental Health of Teachers?, Zachary Stocker
Capstone Project: Active Body = Active Mind: Increasing Classroom-Based Physical Activity, Aubrey Cosgrove
Capstone Project: Addressing Challenges of First-Generation Students within Higher Educational Institutions, Adriana Vieyra
Capstone Project: An effective solution: A change for a healthier future, Jennifer Aguilar
Capstone Project: An Unknown Language: Parent-School Interaction Among Mixteco Speaking Families, Angela Martinez-Gracida
Capstone Project: A Resource for Parents to Increase Participation in Online Educational Sessions, Brenda Velasquez-Chavez
Capstone Project: Decreasing Bullying Amongst Elementary Students, Jessica Rodriguez Zamarripa
Capstone Project: Drive-Thru Resource Fair for Spanish-Speaking, Paula Beltran
Capstone Project: Educational Training on The Effects of Unconscious Bias in Human Resources, Raelene Marie Rodriguez
Capstone Project: Educational Workshop for Parents to Gain Awareness of the Importance of Self Care., Maria Guzman
Capstone Project: Elevating Youth Voice - United 4 Youth Focus Groups, Dona Soares
Capstone Project: Encouraging Second Language Learning Kindergarteners to Self- Regulate their Emotions, Destiny Galindo
Capstone Project: Engaging Santa Cruz County Employers, Jayne Prieto
Capstone Project: Foster Youth Best Practices, Jennifer Lee-Martines
Capstone Project: Immigration Resource Binder, Lizeth Dominguez
