SSU McNair Scholars Research Journal, Volume 13: 2021-22

“Sonoma State University Covid-19 Model”

Serina Cabrera and Dirk Tolson III, Statistics

Salvador Ochoa Zavalza, Applied and Pure Mathematics

Other Authors:  Nathan Hedge, Geoffrey Knoll Jeremiah Sailor, and Madelyn Elena Williams

Research Mentor: Omayra Ortega, Ph.D.

“Utilizing Deep Learning for Mapping Dozer Lines from Aerial Imagery”

Jonathan Calderon Chavez, Computer Science

Research Mentors: Gurman Gill, Ph.D and Matthew Clark, Ph.D.

“The Creation of African and Mexica Culture: How the Encomienda System and Slavery Created Lasting Relationships”

Christina Gomez, History

Research Mentor: Steve Estes, Ph.D.

“Climate change and variability and its relation to the 2020 North Atlantic hurricane season”

Elisabeth P. Grosvenor, Geography, Environment, and Planning

Other Author: Rafael Méndez-Tejeda, Natural Sciences Department, Atmospheric Sciences Lab, University of Puerto Rico at Carolina

Research Mentor: José J. Hernández Ayala, Ph.D.

“Olympia: Transition of Vocabulary Highlighting Social Values"

Evelynn Harra, Art History

Research Mentors: Letha Ch’ien, Ph.D. and Jennifer Roberson, Ph.D.

“How the Presidents Speak”

Robert Martinez, History

Research Mentor: Michelle Jolly, Ph.D.

“Examining Mindfulness in Diversity Training Programs”

Amish Patel, Psychology and Philosophy

Research Mentor: Wenwen Ni, Ph.D.