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October 31, 2023: Kelley Giron defended her MS Environmental Sciences thesis on "The Post-Wildfire Effects on a Headwater Stream in the San Bernardino National Forest"
October 26, 2023: Diego Ramirez defended his MS Environmental Sciences thesis on "Analysis And Assessment Of Land Use Land Cover Impact On Human And Natural Ecosystems In The Salton Sea Watershed, 2013 - 2021"

MS Theses

2023
- James Burns, Geology (Sally McGill): Late Holocene Slip History of the Central Garlock Fault, Mojave Desert, California, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1656/
- Josephine Gitau, Environmental Sciences (Brett Stanley): Relative Reactivity of Six Amino Acids with Sodium Hypochlorite Measured by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry and Methyl Chloroformate Derivatization, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1672/
- Sean Murphy, Environmental Sciences (Andreas Beyersdorf): Aerosol Mutagenicity in San Bernardino, California via Bacterial Fluctuation Tests, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1770/
2022
- Rama Ewing, Environmental Sciences (Jennifer Alford): Spatiotemporal change detection of the alpine meadows at Holcomb Valley, San Bernardino Mountain National Forest, using GIS and remote sensing techniques, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1595
- Devin Darrow, Environmental Sciences (Jennifer Alford): The effectiveness of vest management practices implemented at Lake Gregory, Crestline, CA, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1471
- Jovany Estrada, Environmental Sciences (Jennifer Alford): Using a Geospatial Analysis Tool to Visualize Water Impairments and Engage Stakeholders in the San Bernardino National Forest, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1438
- Anna Frey, Environmental Sciences (Jennifer Alford): Identifying associations between human-environmental factors and water quality trends observed at perennial headwater streams of the San Bernardino National Forest, CA, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1448
- Lenai Hunter, Environmental Sciences (Brett Stanley): Identification and analysis of the contribution of various sources of total dissolved solids (TDS) in Lake Elsinore potable water and wastewater, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1489
2021
- Luz Chavez, Environmental Sciences (Brett Stanley): Laboratory investigation of cyanide evolution during reaction between hypochlorous acid and glycine, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1302/
- Kathryn VonSydow, Geology (Erik Melchiore): Reconstructing the 1856-7 California mining patterns from placer gold recovered from the wreck of the SS Central America, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1318
- Sandra Ukaru, Geology (Jennifer Alford): EPA applications to identify headwater watershed changes and best management practices in the San Bernardino National Forest, https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1260
2020
- Blua, Madeline, 2020, Correlations between soil redness and soil properties that affect non-native annual plant distribution in chaparral and California sage scrub, 103 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1068/
- Rex, Elias, 2020, Geospatial applications to mitigate concentrated animal feeding operations from impacting surface water resources, 86 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1108
- Rivera, Graciela, 2020, Low Impact Development Best Management Practices Comprehensive Overview and Case Study, 261 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1062/
2019
- Castillo, Bryan, 2019, Ages of prehistoric earthquakes on the Banning strand of the San Andreas Fault near north Palm Springs, California, 84 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/877/
- Mamari, May, 2019, Occurrence and potential sources of Cd, Cu, and Pb in reach 6 of the Santa Ana River, 58 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/933/
- Mora, Jose A. 2019, spatio-temporal assessment of headwater streams in the San Bernardino National Forest, 76 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/957/
- Peña, Kyle, 2019, Paleoseismology of the central Garlock Fault in Searles Valley. California, 65 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/956/
- Thorp, Steven G., 2019, Environmental Assessment of Arsenic and Mercury Levels at the Garfield Mill Site, Calico, California, 109 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/922/
2018
- Caporuscio, Elizabeth, 2018, Evaluation of a sequential pond system for detention and treatment of runoff at Skypark, Santa's Village, 106 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/773/
2017
- Do, Clement, 2017, Evaluation of a filtration sorbent for remediation of arsenic in groundwater, 43 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/474/
2016
- Budicin, Anthony N., 2016, Analysis of drought associated impacts on the city of San Bernardino municipal water department’s wastewater flow rates and constituent concentrations, 158 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/319/
- Valentine Vecorina, Rominna E., 2016, Arsenic analysis: comparative arsenic eroundwater concentration in relation to soil and vegetation, 50 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/279/
2015
- Vela, Arturo C., 2015, Potential for use of effluent wastewater treated by soil aquifer treatment in Banning, California, 116 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/210/
2014
- Crane, Thomas M., 2014, Qualitative comparison of offset surfaces between the central and eastern Garlock Fault, 124 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/119
- Engel, Megan D., 2014, The feasibility of chaparral restoration on type-converted slopes, 174 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/108
- Grill, Nicolette, 2014, Economic geology of the San Bernardino Mountains, California, 105 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/102/
- Howe, Catherine, 2014, A review of the removal of Arundo donax from a riparian area within San Timoteo Canyon, 102 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/106/
- Pelham, Todd, 2014, Degradation of protective glove materials exposed to commercial products: a comparative study of tensile strength and gravimetric analyses, 72 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/107/
- Steele, Kandace M., 2014, Surface area as a method for the determination of glove degradation, 44 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/105/
- Thomas, Malcolm D., 2014, Refraction microtremor analysis of areas surrounding California State University San Bernardino, 89 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/120/
2013
- Feenstra, Brandon, 2013, Comparison and evaluation of black carbon and elemental carbon instrumentation in a near roadway environment.
- Lopez, Amanda, 2013, Stable isotope record of Archean and Cambrian serpentinizing fluid composition from stichtite (Mg-Cr carbonate hydroxide).
- Shen, Junjie, 2013, The contribution of small anthropogenic particulates (SAP) to the sediment load of a major ephemeral fluvial system, Santa Ana River (SAR), Southern California.
- Thomas, Jason J., 2013, A comprehensive approach to alluvial fan management: a case study of Travertine Point, Coachella Valley.
2012
- Bertolacci, David C., 2012, in situ bioremediation of perchlorate in soil and groundwater.
- Farmer, Mackensey A., 2012, Feasibility of implementing alternative energy technology on a high school campus.
- Franklin, Rebecca L., 2012, Modeling erosion and sediment delivery on mountain roads in Upper Deep Creek.
- Hallberg, Kathryn B., 2012, Watershed sanitary survey: Oak Glen Watershed.
- Howard, Matthew E., 2012, Investigation of arsenic in the transition zone basin of the Mojave River.
- Velasquez, Christina M. L. 2012, Geochemical classification of placer and lode gold deposits within the Northern Rock Mountains of the Quartzsite mining district, AZ.
2011
- Torres, Eric S., 2011, Chemical characterization of Lake Gregory.
2010
- Adane, Zablon, 2010, Estimated area of impervious paring surfaces and the potential groundwater recharge increase through permeable pavement retrofit in the Chino Basin.
- Guill, Rebekah C., 2010, A review of emerging pollutants of concern in drinking water and wastewater.
- Krupnak, Natasha M., 2010, Bacteria monitoring and assessment project at Canyon Lake, California.
- Norton, Harvey, 2010, An evaluation of lead concentrations in surface soils and sediments within Lytle Creek Drainage Basin.
- Rodriguez, Amanda R., 2010, An applied investigation of Nafion membranes in PEM fuel cells: durability issues.
2009
- Gomez, Abigail Z., 2009, Meeting future challenges of water and energy demand using watershed management strategies in the Inland Empire.
- Haggard, Sheri M., 2009, Investigation of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions generated through the production of Portland cement and a comparison of mitigation strategies.
- Long, Barbara E., 2009, Nutrient analysis of the estuarine and river waters of the Santa Margarita River estuary.
- Lutes, Heather M., 2009, Cyanide analysis in wastewater.
- Miller, Melissa D., 2009, The promotion and prevention of Ahwahnee water principles for resource efficient land use in the cities of Ontario and San Bernardino.
2008
- Bell, Jennifer M., 2008, A cost benefit analysis for the denitrification of waste water utilizing wetlands versus wastewater treatment facilities, 181 p., https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3428/
- Meier, Travis W., 2008, Effects and response of dual phase extraction (DPE) remediation on the former Sun City Soco gas station.
- Sloat, Alison R., 2008, Characterization of natural spring waters of the San Bernardino Mountains using stable isotopes of oxygen and hydrogen.