Community and ecosystem responses to physical processes – assessment of closure dynamics in California coastal wetlands
2018-2019 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Projects
Developing A Comprehensive Resilience Plan for UCLA
Pictured above, left to right: Anh-Vy Pham, Sophia Bozone, Tory Coffin, Lea Le Rouzo (Team Leader), David Scolari, and Nicholas Caton (Team Leader) SAR Resilience Team: Developing A Comprehensive Resilience Plan for UCLA Project Description: The 2019 Resilience Team will work with the Office of Emergency Management to help develop a comprehensive resilience plan...
Diesel truck emissions in Port of Los Angeles
Communities living in proximity to diesel hotspots — such as ports, rail yards, distribution centers and freight roadways — disproportionately bear the negative health impacts associated with diesel exhaust. They are also usually low-income communities populated by historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. Exhaust from diesel engines releases harmful air pollutants and other toxic chemicals. Exposure...
DiversiTEA & Courageous Coffee
Our institutions suffer from racism, sexual harassment, and income disparities. We recognize the need to discuss difficult and sensitive topics with one another in order to address the dominant culture of our institutions that leads to racism, sexual harassment, and other forms of oppression. DiversiTea is a space for conversation where people discuss social science...
DNA meta-barcoding to inform management for parasite infecting endemic San Miguel Island foxes
2018-2019 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Effective on-screen sustainable behavior and message placement
More than ever before, streaming services and television are easily accessible and readily available in society. 55 million Americans are subscribed to Netflix and 94 million Americans pay for television subscriptions. As the effects of climate change continue to intensify, we aim to draw attention to the enormous potential of on-screen eco-placements, which show eco-friendly...