Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Cantera

This proposal, prepared for La Compañía para el Desarrollo Integral de la Península de Cantera (CDIPC), provided a risk assessment, guidelines for the mitigation of damages, and guidelines for the optimization of recovery for the community of Cantera. Through the use of literature research, interviews, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping, and a survey we described the vulnerabilities that restrict this community. We delivered an informational resource packet containing guidelines to mitigate damages and optimize recovery. We also provided the CDIPC with a community presentation and script for them to present to the residents highlighting this information, as well as an analysis of survey data on the lack of flood insurance in the region

DYNAMIC CORRECTION OF POSTURAL KYPHOSIS

Many American adults in today's society spend extended periods of time hunched over a computer or phone. This hunched position weakens the upper posterior muscles that support the shoulder and neck prompting muscle imbalance. Specifically, the lower trapezius and clavicle flexor muscles become too weak while the pectoral and upper trapezius muscles become too tight leading to the condition known as postural kyphosis or, more commonly, rounded shoulders. Our project aimed to design, build, and test a device able to treat and correct postural kyphosis through sensorimotor training. While the effectiveness of this device was determined through a short-term biomechanical validation processes, we recommend further testing to gather the long-term effects of use