Designing a solar powered boat
We designed and built a solar-powered canoe to race in the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) annual Solar Regatta Competition at Rancho Seco Recreational Area on May 4, 2019. This was the third year SSU competed in this race.
Climate change effects on soil
A comparison of roots and soils on south and north facing slopes allows predictions of how a warmer dryer climate will affect plant communities.
Resilience to climate change in the wine industry
We conducted a survey of four wineries in Napa and Sonoma Counties to identify factors affecting their level of preparedness to natural disasters.
Water conservation design for a small business
An assessment of water use at the Yorkville Market to identify feasible water conservation solutions.
Bioremediation of soluable toxic waste
We study how a novel bacteria, Pseudomonas veronii, reduces the toxicity of a widespread soluable industrial waste product.
Monitoring bacteria in Copeland Creek
Since 2011, Sonoma State students have collected water samples from Copeland Creek to determine the extent of fecal contamination.
Aquatic macroinvertebrates in Copeland Creek
Aquatic macroinvertebrate communities are sensitive to water quality. These projects characterize and monitor macroinvertebrates at multiple locations on Copeland Creek.
Design and topology of the Osborn Sensor Network
Projects identifying the best locations for a communication towers that are part of the Osborn Preserve environmental sensor network.
3-D printing of a watershed
We used a 3-D printer to create an accurate topographical model that improves education about watershed processes at the Osborn Preserve.
Effects of wastewater treatment on antibiotics
We studied the effects of wastewater treatment on two commonly used antibiotics: Azithromycin and Doxycycline.