Master's Project Directory | UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

green pine forest with a river running in between the trees

Community Forest Management to Promote Ecosystem Services and Rural Economies

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Andrea Cornelius, Cristina Mancilla, Hollie Pennington, Sachi Shiroma, Anusha Sridhara

Faculty Advisors: Andrew Plantinga

Client: Wallowa Resources

bioplastic compostable grocery bag, filled with red, yellow apples

Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Flexible Film Packaging and Algae Bioplastics in the Apparel and Food Industries

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Taylor Gries, Marielena (Mari) Herbst de Cortina, John (Jack) Miller, Devin Ngo, Jonah Seif

Faculty Advisors: Roland Geyer

Client: PANGAIA

Conservation Planning for Habitat Connectivity and Federal Protection of the Chilkat Valley, Alaska

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Alia Ajina, Eric Cole, Katheryn Moya, Katherine (Katie) Pietrucha, Evert (Evie) Vermeer, Charles (Charlie) Wilson

Faculty Advisors: Andrew MacDonald

Client: Lynn Canal Conservation

Ocean sunset, with the sun just on the horizon. The sky is a dark blue, while the sunset is shades of yellow and orange.

Debris Free Seas: Assessing Economic Losses and Impacts to Fishers, the State, and the Environment from Lost Fishing Gear

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Sarah Lam, Logan Ossentjuk, Meghna Rao, Cristina Robinson, Abigail Sanford

Faculty Advisors: Steve Gaines

Client: Ocean Defenders Alliance

waves crashing on the coastline with two surfers on the wave.

Developing an Ecosystem Services Framework for Prioritizing and Implementing Surf Protected Areas

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Kort Alexander, Sachiko Lamen, Kiera Matiska, Conner Smith , Kirsten White

Faculty Advisors: Ben Halpern

Client: Surf Conservation Partnership

Fishing boat out in the blue ocean, with clear blue skies above

Evaluating Potential of New Public-Private Partnerships to Drive Environmental, Social, and Economic Improvements in Fiji’s Albacore Tuna Fishery

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Samantha (Sam) Kuglen, Narjes Mathlouthi, Kathryn (Katie) Munster, Devon Rossi

Faculty Advisors: Christopher Costello

Client: Conservation International Tuna Program

California landscape of rolling hills with green vegetation and blue skies

Evaluating Regional Conservation Opportunities for the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Pol Carbó Mestre, Lauren Harris, Alexandra Martin, Alissa Patterson, Alessandra Puig-Santana, Katherine (Kat) Rosencrance

Faculty Advisors: Kelly Caylor

Client: The Nature Conservancy, Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve

cotton growing in a field, with bright blue skies and clouds

Hotspot Analysis of, and Recommendations to Reduce, the Cradle-to-Gate Chemical Impacts on Human Health and Water for MATE the Label’s Organic Cotton, Tencel Lyocell, Linen and Spandex Fabrics

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Sarah Hamilton, Margaret (Maggie) Hammond, Carleigh Osen, Alexandra Setmajer, Caroline Shepherd

Faculty Advisors: Patricia Holden

Client: MATE the Label

Identifying Key Development Regions for Rooftop Solar on Multifamily Housing Complexes in the United States

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Cameron (Cam) Audras, Grace Bianchi, Virginia Pan, Naomi Raal, Julia Bickford

Faculty Advisors: Eric Masanet

Client: Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Capital

agricultural field with sprouting green crop plants

Impacts of Regenerative Land Management at White Buffalo Land Trust: Measuring Ecosystem Indicators for Regenerative Agriculture Certifications

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Elijah Baker, Thomas (Tommy) King, Sophia Leiker, Patrick Pelegri-O'Day, Sarah-Anne Rohlfing, Eva Wilson

Faculty Advisors: Bruce Kendall

Client: White Buffalo Land Trust, Terra Genesis

Predicting Human-Wildlife Conflict: Analyzing Landscape Change and Urbanization Impacts on Black Bear Populations

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Mia Guarnieri, Claire Meuter, Samantha (Sam) Rozal, Chase Tarr

Faculty Advisors: Sarah Anderson

Client: California Department of Fish & Wildlife

Projections of Future Agricultural Abandonment: Impacts to Biodiversity, Carbon, and Human Well-being

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Lucas Boyd, Michelle Geldin, Shayan Kaveh, Nickolas (Nick) McManus, Max Settineri

Faculty Advisors: Ashley Larsen

Client: Conservation International

The Carbon Action Plan: UCSB Decarbonization Through Electrification

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Drew Andersen, Logan Babcock, Daija Odom, Marco Palombo, Emily Pelstring

Faculty Advisors: Kyle C. Meng

Client: UCSB Sustainability , UCSB Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises

a row of solar panels on a green grass field, with light blue sky

The Role of PPAs and VPPAs in Paramount Global's Emissions Reduction Strategy

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Ridhima Chaudhuri, Russell Fager, Allison Gracer, Benjamin (Ben) Moscona, Julia Wilson, Anna Zauner

Faculty Advisors: Matthew Potoski

Client: Paramount Global

Metal water pitcher tipped over to water green plants and grass below.

Towards Resilient Water Systems - A Management Plan for Three Sites Across Southern California

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2023)

Group Members: Savana Gonzales, Renee LaManna , Thomas Lenihan, Trevor Maggart, Matthew (Matt) McCafferty, Taylor Medina

Faculty Advisors: Arturo Keller

Client: State Water Resources Control Board

Assessing the Value of Environmental Information for Shellfish Aquaculture Farmers in British Columbia

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2022)

Group Members: Emiliano Espinoza, Halley McVeigh, Caitie Reza, Mariano Viz, Tom Wheeler

Faculty Advisors: Christopher Costello

Client: ScootScience

Environmental and Financial Analysis: Single-Use Plastic versus Reusable Recycling Bags

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2022)

Group Members: Karla Bonilla Cordero, Kat Cotti, Larissa Neilson, Morganne Sigismonti

Faculty Advisors: Matthew Potoski

Client: WSP Sustainability, Energy & Climate Change Division

Equity & Wildfire Resilience: Recommendations for Inclusive Wildfire Management in Ventura County

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2022)

Group Members: Brianna (Bri) Baker, Yvonne Dinh, Elena Ortiz, Alison Sells, Iris Foxfoot

Faculty Advisors: Sarah Anderson

Client: Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

Exploring Mountain Lion Habitat Connectivity in Central and Southern California

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2022)

Group Members: Alyssa Broberg Kibbe, Meghan Fletcher, Grace Kumaishi, Anna Talken, Nikole Vannest

Faculty Advisors: Kelly Caylor

Client: The Nature Conservancy

Aerial view of solar panels floating in pond

Exploring the Feasibility of Floating Solar on Lauro Reservoir

Master of Environmental Science and Management: Master's Group Project (2022)

Group Members: Trent Buchanan, Andrea Gracia Duran, Colin Schimmelfing, Carlos Simms, Joe Walderman

Faculty Advisors: Roland Geyer

Client: City of Santa Barbara