Major and Classification Buisiness Administration Faculty Mentor A. Cyrus Arman, Ph.D. Candidate in Physics Department Physics McNair Project Exploring the Positive Effects of Tax and Subsidy on California Homeowners’ Earthquake Insurance Purchase Abstract“When it comes to earthquakes, the question for many Californians is not if they will hit, but when and how hard.” – Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer Looming …
Miguel Eduardo Del Mundo
Major and Classification Political Science Faculty Mentor Peter Robertson, Ph.D. Department School of Policy Planning and Development McNair Project Sustainable Development Between the State of California and the City of LA
Keyaira Kelly
Major and Classification Communication and English Faculty Mentor Lanita Jacobs-Huey, Ph.D. Department Anthropology/American Studies & Ethnicity McNair Project AbstractAs the use of e-mail and cell phones becomes more frequent, one must consider if these devices create intimacy, or an illusion of intimacy. American youth use technology as a daily means of communication, therefore, it is important to understand how these …
Karina Ledezma
Major and Classification Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Faculty Mentor Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Ph.D. Department Keck School of Medicine McNair Project AbstractStudies show that the level of physical activity of Latinas is lower than their white counterparts, consequently, predisposing them to obesity and diabetes. Concerned with the physical inactivity in Latinas, this study sought to identify and analyze the barriers and …
Andrea Martinez
Major and Classification Political Science,Chicano Studies and Psychology Faculty Mentor Ricardo Ramirez, Ph.D. Department Political Science and American Studies & Ethnicity Graduate School Admission Status Admitted to Stanford University, Ph.D. Program in Political Science McNair Project A Los Angeles, California Electorate Case Study: Investigating the Effect of Framing on Group Emotions and Group Policy Opinion as it Relates to Politicians’ …
Jorge Rodriguez
Major and Classification Physics Faculty Mentor Edward Rhodes, Ph.D. Department Physics/Astronomy McNair Project AbstractThe mechanism of the sun’s magnetic activity cycle is one of the major questions that have persisted in solar astronomy for the past three decades. It is believed that by studying structural properties of the sun such as the activity cycle, we will be able to make …
Luis Valdez
Major and Classification Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Faculty Mentor Robert Lint Sagarena, Ph.D. Department Religion McNair Project Botanicas in South Los Angeles: Attitudes and Beliefs Associated with their Roles as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Sites in the Latino Community AbstractThe purpose of this study is to examine the therapeutic roles botnicas perform and how they service their clientele. …
Ashley Williams
Major and Classification Broadcast Journalism, International Relations and Spanish Faculty Mentors Erna R. Smith, Ph.D. Philip Seit, Ph.D. Department School of Journalism and Psychology McNair Project AbstractTelevision news impacts individuals’ perceptions of themselves. Compared to local news, network news has a greater impact on its audiences due to its national presentation of issues and current events. Previous studies demonstrate that …
Brandyn Castro
Major and Classification Neuroscience/Business Administration, May 2010 Faculty Mentor Michael Jakowec, Ph.D. Department Neurology McNair Project AbstractThe purpose of this study is to examine the neurological differences in protein levels and concentrations in Autism. The following are two aspects that will be introduced to the field: (1) the utilization of the Fischer 344 rat as an animal model of Autism …
Breanna Morrison
Major and Classification Policy, Planning and Development Faculty Mentors Terry Cooper, Ph.D. Leonard Mitchell, J.D., M.B.A. Department School of Policy, Planning and Development McNair Project How Community Involvement Affects Public Housing Redevelopment Projects in Los Angeles Case Study: Jordan Downs Redevelopment ProjectAbstractThe nation-wide trend to replace public housing projects with mixed-income, mixed-use, developments has left some low-income residents displaced. This …