Water Action Research
The 2014 Water Team is collaborated with UCLA’s Water Task Force to research, develop, and implement water conservation efforts aimed at helping the university meet the standards set by UC policy and…
Projects
Zero Waste Pauley Pavilion
The Zero Waste Pauley Pavilion Team worked on making Pauley Pavilion, UCLA’s indoor sports arena, a zero-waste facility, ensuring that all waste is either composted, recycled, or re-purposed. The team conducted waste…
Amphibians and Water Quality: Assessing Water Quality Impacts on Aquatic Amphibians in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area
Students: Ada Chan, Suzanna Clark, Alyssa Duran, Dadiva Garth, Candace Lee, Carolina Mendoza, Noor Teebi Client: National Park Service Advisor: Dr. Felicia Federico Final Report
An Assessment of Endangered, Threatened, and Species of Special Concern in the University of California Natural Reserve System
Students: Jasneet Bains, Mario Colon, Maxwell Montrose, Vanessa Reyes, Warren Tan, Rachel Thompson, Janet Vu Client: The University of California’s Natural Reserve System Advisor: Dr. Brad Shaffer Final Report
ASUCLA Sustainability
The 2013 ASUCLA team worked to educate students on proper waste disposal practices, particularly with respect to recycling. Through extensive surveying, waste audits, student feedback, meetings with Athens Services and more, the…
Building For A Greener Future
Students: Albert Park, Cassandra Trickett, Dane Worley, Jamie Tian, Julie Kelleher, Riley Cutner, and Tinny Cheung Client: Gensler Advisor: Dr. Deepak Rajagopal Final Report
Development of Citizen Science Protocols to Measure Sound and Light Levels for Bird Ecology
Students: Tatiana Briones, Wendy Chao, Joshua Cox, Thomas Lau, Alizah Mooman, Amy Sen, Isabel Sepkowitz Client: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Advisor: Dr. Travis Longcore Final Report
Energy Efficiency Action Research
The 2013 Energy Team focused on campaigning and outreaching to students and faculty on campus to spread awareness and encourage the adoption of energy-efficient behavior. To accomplish this, the team piloted a project…
Hermosa Beach Carbon Neutral Scoping Plan
Students: Lauren Dickinson, Jessie Fan, Vanessa Goh, Amanda Maki, Sara Savarani, Tasnuva Shabnoor and Dana Trans Client: City of Hermosa Beach Advisor: Juan Matute Final Report
Hospital Sustainability
The 2013 Hospital Team focused on two buildings, the Ronald Reagan Medical Center (RRMC) and the Medical Plaza in Westwood. Through the collection of original data and analysis, the team were able…
Los Angeles County and Orange County Beach Water Quality: A Re-Evaluation of the 3-Day Rule
Students: Marlene Alvarado, Kymberly Alvarez, Mitchelle Anderson, Alexis Arnold, Serena Lomonico, Joel Slater, Lily Tsukayama Client: Heal the Bay Advisor: Dr. Mark Gold Final Report
Management Vision for Elephant Hill
Students: Austin Arruda, Allison Cardoso, Emily Foster, Tarn Johnson, Crystal Lee, Adam Rabb Client: Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Advisor: Travis Brooks Final Report