Alumni Research

These projects offer scholars the opportunity to develop research that is of publishable quality. Below is a list of research projects completed by our alumni.

  • Derrick Bines and Dr. Ronald E. Hughes, CSU Fullerton 
    Is Mentorship the Answer?

  • Jenny Chang and Dr. Sam Behseta, CSU Fullerton
    Robust Statistical Modeling of Neuronal Intensity Rates
  • Danielle Delany and Dr. Melinda Blackman, CSU Fullerton
    The Relationship Between Personality and Academic Achievement
  • Lisa Garcia and Dr. K. Jeanine Congalton, CSU Fullerton 
    Captain America: Cultural Icon and Value Representative
  • Harry Meussner III and Dr. Allen Gottfried, CSU Fullerton
    Longitudinal Impact of Early Family Conflict: A Mediation Model
  • Cinthia Padilla and Dr. Joshua Smith, CSU Fullerton
    Characterizing the Optical Scanner of an Advanced LIGO Viewport
  • Keith T. Reed and Dr. Edward Robinson, CSU Fullerton
    Blacks Not Welcome! The Differences Between Black and White Males Playing the Character of “Hero” in Hollywood Films
  • Hafsa Aasi and Dr. Jim Hightower, CSU Fullerton
    Identification and Authentication with Biometrics Devices
  • Angela Abraham and Dr. Maryam Sayyedi, CSU Fullerton 
    Mental Health Services among Arab Americans
  • Alexi Adams and Dr. Pamella Oliver, CSU Fullerton 
    Self-Concept and Academic Achievement
  • Thomas An and Dr. David Drath, CSU Fullerton 
    Nitric Oxide Release by Alveolar Macrophage Harvested from Tumor-Bearing Rodents
  • Alma Arriola and Dr. Ana Garza-Dargatz, CSU Fullerton
    Literature Review on Best Practices for Pre-Service Teachers in Multi-Cultural Education
  • Zemed Berhe and Dr. Julie Stokes, CSU Fullerton
    Peer Influence and At Risk African American Adolescents
  • Dave Bolger and Dr. Robert A. Koch, CSU Fullerton
    Investigating the Role of D-3 Phosphoinositides in Activating Ascidia ceratodes Sperm
  • Alex Bowley and Dr. Denise Stanley, CSU Fullerton
    Remittances and the Brain Drain in International Migration: Does Migration Benefit South America?
  • Rose Buckelew and Dr. Gerald Rosen, CSU Fullerton
    Mexican Ethnic Enclaves and Immigrant Mobility: A Case Study in Santa Ana, CA
  • Michelle Cathorall and Dr. Shari McMahan , CSU Fullerton 
    Motorcycle Helmet Use and Head Injuries: 2004-2005
  • Amy Chang and Dr. David Pagni, CSU Fullerton
    Comparative Mathematics Study of Division by Fractions: Taiwan versus United States
  • Aveena Chauhan and Dr. Terry Saenz, CSU Fullerton 
    South Asian Indians Views towards Speech Disabilities
  • Myrna Cervantes and Dr. Dr. Ana Garza-Dargatz, CSU Fullerton
    Pre-Service Teachers/Diversity Multi-Cultural Education
  • Mariana Cole and Dr. Cherry, CSU Fullerton
    Laterality, Interhemispheric Interactions and Collaboration
  • Leo Cota and Dr. Robert Castro, CSU Fullerton
    The Zapatistas: A Study of Mexican Democracy, Human Rights, and Netwar
  • Michelle Dang and Dr. Demitrios Michalopoulos, CSU Fullerton
    Macro Viruses
  • Stacy Ellis and Dr. Julie Stokes, CSU Fullerton
    Racial Socialization and Attitudes toward Therapy
  • Natalie Flores and Dr. Nancy Porras-Hein, CSU Fullerton
    The Legacy of Latina Women Activists
  • Rosalinda Flores and Dr. Sandra Sutphen, CSU Fullerton
    The Effects of Immigration Policy on Local Governments
  • Yeni Garcia and Dr. Julie Bianchi, UC Santa Barbara ARC Program
    Learning to Teach Science for All: Student Teachers' Views of Equity across Preservice Courses
  • Amber Gonzalez and Dr. Kari Knutsen-Miller, CSU Fullerton
    The Impact of Early Field Experiences on the Achievement of Standards Articulated for Teacher Candidates
  • Wendy Gudiel and Dr. Leslie Grier, CSU Fullerton
    Religious values and their affect on adolescent moral decisions
  • Nassim Haddad and Dr. Scott A. Hewitt III CSU Fullerton
    Chlorine Atom Kinetics and Chlorotoluenes
  • Amy Ho and Dr. Pamella Oliver and Dr. Allen Gottfried, CSU Fullerton
    Gender and Mathematic Achievement
  • Lisa Ho and Dr. Thomas Fujita-Rony, CSU Fullerton
    ACT!demia: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Academia and Activism among Asian American Studies Professors
  • Tram Hoang and Dr. Charles Lee, CSU Fullerton
    Neonatal Jaundice: Its Mathematical Model and Treatments
  • Laura Jimenez and Dr. Luis A. Medina-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico Humacao
    Asymptotics of a Transformation on the Space of Rational Functions
  • Nicole Kanbara and Dr. Lori Sheeran 
    Captive Non-Human Primate Enrichment
  • Ruth LaRiviere and Dr. Pamella Oliver, CSU Fullerton 
    Parental Involvement and Academic Achievement: Investigating the Mediation Role of Academic Self-Concept
  • Sunshine Lawson and Dr. James Lasely, CSU Fullerton
    The Experimental Evaluation of "Missing" California Computer Software to Prevent Child Abduction  
  • Lucy Ledezma and Dr. Helene Domon, CSU Fullerton
    Representation of Glass in French Art and Culture
  • Susan Lewis and Dr. Ronald E. Riggio, CSU Fullerton
    Emotional Intelligence and Transformation Leadership as it Applies to Organizations
  • Lidia Lopez and Dr. Terri Snyder, CSU Fullerton
    "I've Got the Magic Stick": 50 Cent Videos and the Representation of Masculinity
  • Matthew Lovacheff and Dr. Sean Hogan, CSU Fullerton
    Spirituality and Quality of Life in Substance Abuse Recovery
  • Jorge Luquin and Dr. Kathy Dixon, CSU Fullerton 
    Effect of Strength Training on the Oxygen Uptake (VO 2 ) Kinetics During Constant Dynamic Exercise in COPD Patients
  • Viviana Martinez and Dr. Melinda Blackman, CSU Fullerton
    A Study of Personality Characteristics as a form of Personal Selection for Military Pilots Desiring to Work as Civilian Pilots
  • Cristina Marquez  and Dr. Susan Sy, CSU Fullerton
    Graduate School & 1st & 2nd Generation Female College Students
  • Farah Masoumi and Dr. Kari Knutson Miller, CSU Fullerton
    The Relationship between Intrinsic Motivation and two complementary strategies, contextualization and prevision of the choice, on homework
  • Heather Mazzara and Dr. Iris Blandon-Gitlin, CSU Fullerton
    False Memory Formation with Plausibility Ratings and Photographic Aids
  • Cynthia Mendez and Dr. Kevin Meehan, CSU Fullerton
    Rehabilitation Efforts in the California Department of Corrections
  • Tess Moran and Dr. Susan Sy CSU Fullerton
    Cultural Differences in Parental Involvement and its Effect on Academic Self-Concept in Adolescents
  • Darlene Muro and Dr. James Lasley, CSU Fullerton
    Gender Orientation toward Experiences on California's Death Row
  • Hoang Thien Nguyen and Dr. Robert Mead, CSU Fullerton
    Viet Nam's Agricultural Reform: Farmer's Incentives and the Improvement of Productivity
  • Kylie Nguyen and Dr. Sandra Armstrong CSU Fullerton
    Truama-based Treatment in Out of Home Care
  • Ngoc Phu Nguyen and Dr. Richard Deming, CSU Fullerton 
    Effects of Water Pollution on Inhabitants in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
  • Natascha Nierenz and Dr. John Bock, CSU Fullerton
    Globalization and Cultural Continuity of the DoryFleet in Newport Beach      
  • Susana Ortega and Dr. Julie Stokes, CSU Fullerton
    Factors that Contribute to the Academic Success of Underrepresented Groups
  • Susan Phelps and Dr. Steven N. Murray, CSU Fullerton
    Studies on the Feeding Ecology of the Southern California Trochid Snail Tegula aureoctincta: 
    Effects of Temperature on Metabolic Rates and Feeding Histories of Field Populations
  • Esther Pla and Dr. Kristi Kanel CSU Fullerton
    Adolescence and Higher Education
  • Tanisha Pullen and Dr. Julie Stokes CSU Fullerton 
    Racial Socialization and Coping Strategies among Black College Students
  • Isayir Ramirez and Professor Carlos Medina, CSU Fullerton
    The North American Free Trade Agreement and Mexico's Maquiladora Labor Force: An Exploratory Study of Human and Professional Development
  • Jorge Ramirez and Dr. Scott Annin, CSU Fullerton
    The Order of Triple Products with Symmetric Groups
  • Jani Ranasinghe and Dr. Chaudry Shamim, CSU Fullerton
    Political Conflict and Brain Drain in Sri Lanka
  • Raquel Rios and Dr. Julie Stokes, CSU Fullerton 
    Relations of Depression, Ethnic Identity and Alcohol Consumption Among Undergraduate Latinas
  • Tairi Roque and Dr. Stephen Wirkus, Cornell
    Models of Negatively Dampened Harmonic Oscillators: The Case of Bipolar Disorder
  • Joyce Roys and Dr. Alexandro Gradilla CSU Fullerton
    Chicano/Latino Community College Transfers: Barriers & Success
  • Felipe Salazar and Dr. Philippe Zacair CSU Fullerton 
    Comparing Indigenous Movments in Bolivia & Ecuador
  • Leslie Savicky and Dr. John W. Bedell, CSU Fullerton 
    An Overview of Special Education
  • Rhodia Shead and Dr. Leslie Grier, CSU Fullerton
    Factors Associated with Achievement in African American Children and Adolescents
  • John Urrea and Dr. Stephen Wirkus, Cornell 
    Models of Negatively Dampened Harmonic Oscillators: The Case of Bipolar Disorder
  • Maria Vega and Dr. Jerome Hoffman, Louisiana State University and Dr. Alfonso Agnew, CSU Fullerton
    A Study of the Relations among Multiple Zeta Values Using Mathematica
  • Carol Vu and Dr. Thomas Fujita-Rony, CSU Fullerton
    A Collective Power of Literary Voices: Vietnamese American Women Poets and Their Activism through Poetry
  • Shahrzad Yousefinejad and Dr. Julie Stokes, CSU Fullerton 
    Exploring Peer Race Socialization Among Same-Sex African American College Students