Theses, Research Projects and Dissertations from 2014
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Anthony Stier
Stadium, Stephen D. Trzesniewski
The Call to Love: A Catholic’s Guide to New Understandings of Homosexual Inclusivity, Eddie-Joe Vieyra
Integrating Restorative Justice Approaches in an Art Therapy Group, Jenna Walters
The Golden Record, Danielle E. Weinberg
Fending off Vicarious Trauma Through Art Making, Laura M. Wong
Model-Based Systems Engineering: Status and Challenges, Lynda Wright
Theses, Research Projects and Dissertations from 2013
Schools of Education in a New Era of Accountability: A Case Study of an Annual Report Process Used to Advance a Professional Learning Community, Manuel A. Aceves
Has-Been, Katherine M. Adams
Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) using Systems Engineering, Irene Ahuja
Lean Supply Chain Systems Engineering, Abdulrahman AlMhana
Improved Traffic Flow in Riyadh City by 2023, Abdulelah Alothaim
Saudi Arabia Emergency and Disaster Response, Almuhannad Alyousef
Valentine Productions, Justin Amey
Listening to Student Voices: A Critical Study of Homework, Michael Bates
The Collectors, Laura M. Baum
Living Learning Communities: An Intervention in Keeping Women Strong in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Jennifer Belichesky-Larson
Stigma and Identity Formation in Young Adults with Chronic Mental Illness: An Exploration through Personal Narrative and Art-Making, Kerri Lynn Blackstone
Physics First: Impact on SAT Math Scores, Craig Earl Bouma
Integrating Art Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to Treat Post Traumatic Stress, Holland Elizabeth Breed
Art in the Terror: An Analysis of Nightmare Imagery in Art Therapy, Emily Christine Brozyna
Angel Of War, Pablo Ignacio Castrillo
Charter Schools as Leverage for Special Education Reform, Tommy Chang
An Exploration of the Qualities and Features of Digital Art Media in Art Therapy, Nancy Sunjin Choe
Exploration of Cultural Differences and the Therapeutic Relationship: The Role of Art between Ethnically Diverse Therapists and Clients, Jaimie N. Cloud
Teacher Understanding of Curricular and Pedagogical Decision-Making Processes at an Urban Charter School, Rodolfo Cuevas Jr.
A Study of Teacher-Buy-In and Grading Policy Reform in a Los Angeles Archdiocesan Catholic High School, Christian Martín De Larkin II
Diabetes Disease Management and Accountable Care Organizations: A Lean Approach to Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Cost, David Dinette
Rodeo Logan: An American Buckin' Story, Robert Wolfe Dunn
An Exploration of Contemplative Practice in the Life of the Art Therapist, Kristina Marie Ebsen
Examining English Language Development among English Language Learners with Specific Learning Disability, Karla Vanessa Estrada
Biblical Hermeneutics and the Power of Story, Melissa Evans
Latina Women and the Use of Art to Explore Issues of Immigration and Acculturation, Maria Elena Fuster
Before and While you are a Leader...You are a Disciple! A Retreat for Pastoral Ministers in the Diocese of San Diego, María Olivia Galván
The Impact of Catholic High School Education: Catholic High School Young Adult Alumnae Perception and Engagement in Social Justice Related Activities, Antony John Joseph Gaspar
Unified Earth, Adam Gonshorowski
Attachment, Empathy, and Mentorship in a Community Arts Workshop with Adolescents, Amber Leigh Helmstetter and Allison Patch
Implementation of Liberation Theology Method and Theory in Latino Immigrant Programs of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Susana C. Hernández
Managing the Problem of Mass Murder, David Hillshafer
A Theology of Imagination & Creativity, Karen Lynn Huseby
An Examination of School Harassment for Middle School Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Questioning Students, Kimberly Megan Indelicato
Light Pollution, Christine Ito
A Transpersonal Approach to Self Reflective Art to Explore a Therapeutic Relationship with an Adolescent, Tara Joseph
Visual Sexuality: Integrating Art and Sex Therapies, Jillien Anne Kahn
Family Art Assessment Praxis In Community Mental Health, Nitzan Keynan
The Real Housewives of Shakespeare, Jamie King
Women Principals of Jewish Secular High Schools in Israel: Access and Progress, Dana Michelle Lebental
Exploring The Use Of Picture Books, Other Stories, And Art Therapy With Children, Stella M. Lee
Lean Enablers for Terminal Operations, Luke Leffingwell
An Exploration of Eating Disorders and Trauma in Art Therapy Treatment, Taklai Melissa Li
Male Chinese Student Transitions to Life in an American Secondary Catholic Boarding School, Matthew R. Mallon
City of White, Kshama Ramchandra Marathe
Mindfulness Practices In Art Therapy With Veterans, Eric G. Martin
Learning from Hunger: A Communal Recipe in Contextual Theology, Daniel Méndez
A Community Art Exploration of Bicultural Identity and Acculturation with Latino Adolescents, Stephanie V. Moreno
An Exploration of Art Therapy as a Treatment for Cumulative Trauma, Kristina Marie Naff
Paralleled, Denis Nielsen Patane
Fidelity, Conscience, and Dissent: Engaging the LCWR and Charles Curran on the Issue of Dissent in a Roman Catholic Context, Dennis Albert Pangindian
From Inclusion for Some to Inclusion for All: A Case Study of the Inclusion Program at One Catholic Elementary School, Emily Marie Paz
Latinas’ Access to Advanced Placement Courses: A Case Study of a Catholic Female Single-Sex High School, Jennifer Maria Pérez Aguilar
Letting Go: Termination Through the Lens of Attachment and Reflective Art, Brittany Alexandra Peterson
Transformational Leadership: A Qualitative Study of Rural Elementary Schools in Fresno County, Xavier Piña
College Knowledge: How Immigrant Latino Parents Access Information, Ana F. Ponce
Changing Mindsets: A Case Study of a Community of Practice between Charter and Traditional Public School Leaders in the School Leaders Network, Manuel Nicolas Ponce Jr.
Afrocentric Pedagogy as a Transformative Educational Practice, Miranda L. Ra'oof
Young Adult Ministry: Challenge to Faith Formation and Leadership, Janella Rea
An Analysis of New Orleans Levee Protection System, James L. Robinson
Venice Beach, CA - A Visionary Design, Dana-Nicole Samuel
Rise of the Elementals, Allison Marie Schmitter
Sensory-based Art Therapy for Children with Developmental Trauma, Eunice Solae Shin
Living a Holistic and Integrated Life: Ignatian Spirituality and Conscience in the Public Sphere, Josephine Narciso Sioson
High Speed Rail in California: A Systems Overview, Leonard Sohm
Kinship: A Pastoral Approach, Jan E. Sooter
Exploring Spiritual Development in Transitional Periods Through Art and Journaling, Alyssa K. Steinke
As Yourself: A Guide to Self-Love in a Selfless World, Sarah Swisher
The O'Boys, Brandon Tanori
Perceptions Regarding the Use and Experience of Information and Communication Technology from Female Students in a Catholic Middle School, Julio Cuauhtemoc Tellez
Facing Death: An Art-Based Exploration of Countertransference, Compassion Fatigue, and Personal Growth as Experienced by a Beginning Hospice Clinician, Sarah Elizabeth Tippit
Lonely Planet, Clayton T. Tolbert
Tie-Dyed Realities in a Monochromatic World: Deconstructing the Effects of Racial Microaggressions on Black-White Multiracial University Students, Claire Anne Touchstone
“...and he was known in the breaking of the bread.”, Michele Volz
To Teach as Jesus Would: Inclusive Education in one Catholic Elementary School, Michelle Powell Wechsler
“We’re Different because We’re Scholars”: A Case Study of a College Access Program in South Los Angeles, Lizette Zarate
Theses, Research Projects and Dissertations from 2012
Development of Common Component-level Environmental Requirements to Facilitate the Development of More Robust and Cost-Efficient Components for Use Across Multiple Spacecraft Programs, Luis Fernando Aguilera
Art Therapy and Complex Trauma Related to Political and Religious Violence, Parisa Amirmostofian
Stories of Persistence: Filipina/o American Undergraduate Students in a Private, Catholic, and Predominantly White University, Angelica M. Bailon
An Art Therapistʼs Heuristic Study of Self-Care, Patricia F. Benton
Summons, Justin Blanche
Evaluation of Competing Start-Up Business Plans by Systems Engineering Methods, Brian R. Bliss
Identity and Popular Culture In Art Therapy, Andrea Branca
Art’s Ability to Illuminate the Biopsychosocial-Cultural-Spiritual Impact of Living with a Chronic Medical Disease, Megan A.S. Collins
Exploring Therapeutic Outcomes Through Picture Books, Other Stories, and Art Therapy, Sara DeSmet
Diary of a Krazy Bitch and a Practicing Saint, Jean V. Duncan
Energy Analysis & Utility Cost Mitigation With Storage for Commercial Buildings in California, Eric Anthony Fleming
