Orellana, Walter; Cortés, Jorge: CHEMISTRY

CLAIM:
For our senior project, we will launch ourselves on an exploration of the field of chemistry. For the actual project, we will install software onto computers and interface a spectrometer to them. After we have successfully interfaced the spectrometer, the chemistry lab at CCC will be able to utilize the spectrometer to its full extent. Furthermore, we will also create a video demonstrating the copper cycle through a series of chemical reactions.

REASON:
Considering that we are both majoring in fields concerning the sciences, work done in the chemistry field provides us with a beneficial springboard into such areas. Additionally, we plan to carry out a presentation of our senior project at METAS-a program at CCC concerning the academic success of Latino/Hispanic students-and in doing so, we intend to increase the interest of Latino/Hispanic in the science fields.

EVIDENCE:
Thus far, we have successfully installed software and interfaced the spectrometer to a computer. After going through a trial run, the spectrometer seems to be working perfectly. Additionally, we have logged hours with our mentor-Dr. Ledbetter.

VALUE:
Besides acquiring valuable information from our work with the spectrometer and through the chemical reactions we carry out, we will hopefully get more Latino/Hispanic students interested and involved in the sciences.

Jessica Garcia - Collection of Short Stories

Claim: For my senior project i will compose a series of short stories and compile them in a book.

Reason: I chose to do this senior project because i've always known that stories relate to everyone. Regardless of what language they are written in, the themes, the content, that always transcends the boundaries of color, tongue, and creed. We all live the human experience and because of it are connected to eachother by the thread of love, imperfection, family and struggle.

Evidence: Thus far, i have written two short stories with three others in the works. Other evidence is the log hours as well as work done with my mentor, Mr. Cobane.

Value: Those who are receptive to my short stories will see the themes and take in their true message and use it in their lives.

Mary Obasi: Earthquake Preparedness

CLAIM
The focus of my project is to get our school prepared for earthquakes and other disasters. This has been an ongoing project so I have decided to use it as my Senior Project to make sure that it is completed before I graduate. The end product will be a large container on the football field filled with emergency supplies. I also plan on helping students at Middle College help their households more prepared.

REASON
After going to the Leadership Conference in New Orleans last year, seeing the devastation, and realizing that “The Big One” is supposedly coming soon, I saw a need that needed to be met. Also, Contra Costa College is located on the Hayward Fault Line which puts us more at risk. I want everyone to feel safer.

EVIDENCE
- A bin filled with emergency supplies
- Logged hours
- A video completed by Hannah Obasi

VALUE
Everyone values their safety. If I finish this project with a bin filled with hundreds of emergency supplies it would be left on this campus for the many classes to come. It is important to bring awareness about earthquake preparedness.

Juan Cerda: Architecture

Claim: I always been fascinated by the art of the construction of buildings. So for my senior project I will be shadowing an architect and learning some of the basic things he does. After I learn the basics, I plan to desing and create a dog house as a final product.

Reason: My family members (father and uncles) have always worked in the field of contruction. They were the ones that introduced me to the field and ever since then I was fascinated.

Evidence: Since im going to build and design a dog house, I will have the plans and desings all as proff. And as a final product I will have the dog house where my dog can sleep in.

Value: My parents have always worked hard for me to get a better education and have a better life. So I plan to one day become an architect and build houses, something my father did, but this time i will be the one giving out the orders.

Horus Ye: Art

Claim: For my senior project, I'll be doing a personal exploration into the field of art. I will approach and produce works of different mediums and genres.

Evidence: I'll bring in the different pieces to display as an exhibition at school.

Reason: I've always wanted to draw really well like some of my friends.

Value: Producing works of art allows people to expand on their creativity and imagination (I personally think that I don't have much of an imagination). Additionally, a recent study found that doodling during a lecture improves memory. Read the article here

Liu, Kevin : Better Cooking

Claim: For my senior project, I will learn how to cook delicious cuisine. I will learn how to prepare and cook some traditional Chinese dishes (such as chow mein and fried rice) and Vietnamese Pho. Additionally, I will master baking decadent (at least I hope) dessert, such as brownies and pound cake. Last but not least, I plan on making some good BOBA.

Reason: With college looming near, I realize my mom is not always going to be there to cook for me. However, this senior project will give me a chance to take her knowledge of cooking with me whereever I go. I don't want to fall victim to the infamous "freshman fifteen," so I plan on balancing my diet with freshly prepared healthy cooking and the (occasional) dorm food.

Evidence: Along with the probable cookbook and instructional video, I will hopefully serve BOBA during my senior project presentation.

Value: I believe cooking to be a very valuable asset to have, especially for college students and men. Hopefully, this project will become one of the bridges that connects me to my Asian side.

Antonio Lopez - Cooking

Claim: I plan to learn how to cook. I will learn some recipes of food that I enjoy to eat.

Reason: The reason I want to learn how to cook is because one day I'm going to live by my self and there will be no one to feed me. My only option to survive will be to got to fast food chains and ordering take out.

Evidence: I will make a little cookbook of all the recipes I learned to make.

Value: I believe it is important to know how to cook especially for men because not many of them know how. I'll be able to feed myself something nutritious instead of depending on junk food. I will also be able to feed my family in case of an emergency when there is no else to cook. You can't survive without eating