Special Project
Projects
Characterizing the Evolutionary History of Southern California UC Reserves with an Integrated Computational Approach
2022-2023 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Effects of interspecific competition on habitat use by Stephens’ kangaroo rat
2022-2023 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Energy Team
Many buildings on campus have automated heating and cooling schedules that run during the building's stated business hours, but it has been a long time since these hours were verified by Facilities Management. The Energy team will...
Impacts of domestic dogs on gray fox behaviors in the Santa Monica Mountains
2022-2023 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Irrigation Team
The SAR team will determine existing irrigation practices for campus lawns, specifically the timing and quantity of water applied, and determine potential water savings for transitioning to drought-tolerant native landscaping. Data collection can include...
Native Bees Team
The Native Bee Team will identify existing native bee habitats on campus and identify effective educational materials to increase their presence and student awareness on campus. Data collection may include campus walks, key informant interviews with native...