Does wrack of an invasive alga provide a similar resource subsidy as giant kelp for supporting key ecosystem functions on sandy beaches?
2017-2018 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Projects
Drone-based damage assessment of utility scale photovoltaic solar facilities
Team: Nour Abou Fadel, Huong Le, Laurence Ng-Cordell, Lillian Wherry, Wentao Wu, Heng Wah Zeng Advisor: Peter Kareiva Client: ADEPT / Gimball-Prod
Enhancing the feasibility of Zero Waste Practices at UCLA Recreation Events
Our project’s goal is to make Zero Waste events achievable for all sides involved in event planning. To accomplish this goal, we plan to create a Zero Waste Event guideline system that uses Green incentives, clear & precise criteria, and a centralized communication network. This guideline system would be catered toward the nature of the event. As a group,...
Environmentalists of Color Collective at UCLA
The Environmentalists of Color Collective at UCLA was brought together as a means of challenging the white-dominated conventions of the contemporary environmentalism movement by promoting and co-creating a healing space for marginalized identities to unpack, discuss, and organize for diversity and inclusivity within the mainstream environmentalism movement.
Evaluating Sustainable Cleaning Products Purchased by UCLA Facilities Management
The 2018 SAR Sustainable Purchasing team will evaluate new green cleaning products to replace the cleaning products currently used by UCLA Facilities Management. We will research the effectiveness and safety of these products by researching online databases and conducting our own tests. From those results, we will analyze which green products are most sustainable, safe, and cost-effective, and recommend...
Evaluating the impacts of environmental education and research on students
Team: Melonie Fong, Audrie Francis, Meleeneh Hairapetian, Madelen Hem, Julia Park, Sarah Paset Advisor: Magali Delmas Client: Environmental Charter Schools