May 3, 2024 | Digital Showcase | Humboldt Library
All Presenters & Abstracts
"Think of the Children!": Understanding Parental and Community Opposition to Critical Race Theory in Schools
Presentation Year: 2023
Daniela
Tierra,
Sociology
Since 2020, opposition to Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools has been a highly controversial topic. The heated topic and buzzwords on social media and conservative news media look dramatically different than the CRT of academic disciplines. This begs the question, what do opponents of CRT believe it to be, and why are they opposed to it? This research utilizes open-ended qualitative interviews to uncover what opponents of CRT believe it to be and why people are opposed to it.
Abating Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)
Presentation Year: 2023
Harley
Davis,
Nursing
Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) continue to rise across the nation. Implementation of advancing technology must occur to decrease this problem. Any individual with a urinary catheter for greater than thirty days is at a large risk for developing bacteriuria. Bacteriuria increases the chances of developing a urinary tract infection. Using noble metal alloy lined catheters, we can change this. These catheters have a non-pharmacologic, non-toxic coating that creates a small charge. This micro current makes it much more difficult for bacteria to colonize in a catheter. Noble metal alloy catheters will decrease CAUTI rates in patients with chronic foley catheter.
Acculturation in Sports Nutrion
Presentation Year: 2023
Tally
Chavez,
Kinesiology & Recreation Administration
This research will explore the perceptions and experiences of Mexican American student-athletes regarding the representation, or lack thereof, of traditional and cultural foods in sports nutrition dietary recommendations.
ACEs, Perceived Academic Control, and GPA in College Students of Diverse Backgrounds
Presentation Year: 2023
Brandilynn
Villarreal,
Psychology
- LuisLaraPsychologyGraduate Student
The purpose of the study is to explore how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) relate to perceived academic control and GPA for students with racially marginalized identities. We hypothesized: H1) students with higher ACE scores will show lower levels of academic control than students with lower ACE scores, H2) students with racially marginalized identities will report higher levels of ACEs, lower GPAs, and lower academic control than students not from racially marginalized identities, and H3) first-year students will report lower academic control and GPAs than continuing students. The results indicated partial support for the hypotheses. Additional research and student supports are needed.
Addressing Burnout in Registered Nurses
Presentation Year: 2023
Kacey
Meyer,
Nursing
Burnout is a chronic condition occurring at high rates in Registered Nurses due to working in high stress work environments, often while understaffed and with demanding workloads. The effects of burnout impact the health of not only RNs but can have negative consequences for their patients. This issue should be addressed for the mental and physical health of this critical workforce and for the patients under their care. Mindful practice, self-care, improving resiliency, and organizational culture change can decrease stress and in turn may reduce incidence of burnout for RNs.
African Presence in the Ancient New World
Presentation Year: 2023
Garrett
Spruiell,
Anthropology
Within this research project, I’ll be presenting a controversial topic that many today deem as unchallengeable due to the influence from the history books the colonizers of our country wrote to indoctrinate us with. From this investigation, I intend to analyze conflicting theories so as to narrow down the plausibility of pre-Columbian transoceanic travel between Africa and the America’s. My goal with this project is to elevate African voices and perspectives, to show the public the possibility of alternative truths, as well as spread a sense of skepticism towards our Western history books.
Analysis of a G-Protein Coupled Receptor, CB2
Presentation Year: 2023
David
Lopez,
Chemistry
- AmandaRatcliffChemistryUndergraduate Student
- JennyCappuccioStaff
The CB2 G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) is found in the brainstem & hippocampus and is devoid of psychotropic effects but is less studied than the CB1 receptor. CB2 is inducible in CNS microglia following inflammation or injury, indicating a role in pain response. Here we sought to analyze CB2 using ChimeraX structures and overcome GPCR protein insolubility in extraction. The pET28a-CNR2, plasmid created and transformed into E.coli pLysS, was confirmed by restriction digest. Purification of CB2 micelles was achieved by affinity chromatography with detergent (43 kD). We aim to utilize nanodiscs to stabilize CB2, allowing studies of the molecular underpinnings informing treatment options.
Anthropogenic feeding of California ground squirrels in an urban state park
Presentation Year: 2023
Vanessa
Ramirez,
Wildlife
California ground squirrels are an abundant wildlife species at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area in San Francisco, where they are regularly fed by park visitors. The goal of this study was to provide the park with useful information about the ecology of their resident ground squirrel population including their activity patterns, the types of human foods in their diets, and potential impacts of access to anthropogenic food sources. Understanding how these squirrels interact with visitors and how these interactions influence their behavior and body condition is important for management of both park visitors and wildlife.
Art of Sustainability - UN Sustainable Development Goals Coloring Poster (English)
Presentation Year: 2023
Morgan
Barker,
Art
Art of Sustainability - color, relax and learn - using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These critical call-to-action elements represent sincere ways that we all can advocate for social, environmental and economic issues. Whether you are interested in climate change, working on inequality and injustice, reducing poverty, developing clean water and more - this coloring page will allow you to see these topics in new ways. What are the intersections you see in life, work and your university projects?
Coloring page - created by Angela Lukanovich and Jen Panaro
https://www.raisingglobalkidizens.com/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals-coloring-poster/
Art of Sustainability - UN Sustainable Development Goals Coloring Poster (Spanish)
Presentation Year: 2023
Morgan
Barker,
Other
Art of Sustainability - color, relax and learn - using the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These critical call-to-action elements represent sincere ways that we all can advocate for social, environmental and economic issues. Whether you are interested in climate change, working on inequality and injustice, reducing poverty, developing clean water and more - this coloring page will allow you to see these topics in new ways. What are the intersections you see in life, work and your university projects?
Coloring page - created by Angela Lukanovich and Jen Panaro
https://www.raisingglobalkidizens.com/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals-coloring-poster/
Assessing and mitigating metabolic response of HEK293 cells to cytotoxic metals using ascorbic acid
Presentation Year: 2023
Elizabeth
Kowalski,
Biological Sciences
- AmarTojagaBiological SciencesUndergraduate Student
- Brizeida MejiaEspinozaBiological SciencesUndergraduate Student
We examined how HEK293 kidney cells responded metabolically to heavy metal poisoning by cadmium chloride (CdCl2), aluminum chloride (AlCl3), and cesium chloride (CsCl) using two fluorometric assays (resazurin and MitoTracker). We then attempted to mitigate adverse effects by treating these cells with ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Bat Activity within Urban and Rural Landscape in Arcata, CA
Presentation Year: 2023
Gonzalo
Ayala,
Wildlife
Bats are found in urban and natural habitats, although their presence and behavior may differ depending on the environment. Bats can also be affected by various anthropogenic factors such as land conversion, and displacing their establishment. I determine the activity of 3 bat species: California myotis, silver-haired bat, and Mexican free-tailed bat, within urban and natural landscapes found throughout Arcata, CA. Urban landscapes were determined by the presence of buildings in every cardinal direction. This research approach can help determine how bats use valuable habitats which can be incorporated into urban planning.
Beau Pre Golf Club presents: College Night
Presentation Year: 2023
Brenden
Barry,
Kinesiology & Recreation Administration
The event was referred to as College Night or College Golf Night, but all the flyers said Beau Pre Golf Club presents: College Night. The goal for the event was to get students out recreating at a local recreation facility and to introduce my fellow students to the great game of golf in the cheapest way possible, FREE!
Behavioral Health Resource Booklet For Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Presentation Year: 2023
Sally
Stewart,
Social Work
My community project proposal mirrors what the youth in Humboldt County supervision, emergency monitoring, juvenile custody, ward, and non-ward probation, and their guardian(s) wish they knew, or want to reflect on. Resources for support and relevant information to navigate our legal system and improve our clients’ probabilities for success on the outside.
Biological Profiles: An analysis on the applicability and implications of traditional and new methods in forensic anthropology
Presentation Year: 2023
Jazmin
Borrayo,
Anthropology
In forensics, commonly used when conducting an assessment of skeletal remains is the implementation of a biological profile. The key elements that typically form the basic biological profile are age, ancestry, sex, and stature. These components consist of further methods that comprise the estimation process and are essential in identification. Within recent years, there has been a rise in attention to the use and application of certain methods. This project analyzes the applicability and implications of traditional methods commonly used in forensic anthropology when conducting biological profiles as well as examines the emergence of new methods in the field.
Bird Diversity in Arcata, California: A Study on Urban Influence
Presentation Year: 2023
Brittany
Ocheltree,
Wildlife
In this study, the primary goal was to observe the effects of urbanization on bird species diversity and composition of native and non-native species in Arcata, California. Methods include fixed radius 75-meter point counts for ten minutes, within thirty predetermined study sites, where I counted bird species and the abundance of birds, landscape features (e.g., building density), along with noting any human activity that may occur. I hypothesized that non-native species would increase with increasing building density. In conjunction with that species diversity would decrease with building density.
Black Phoebe Forage Rates
Presentation Year: 2023
blake
hefner,
Wildlife
An analysis of how foraging rates in Black phoebe differs in wetland environments vs urban environments
Blockburger v. United States
Presentation Year: 2023
Mason
Gardner,
Politics
One day, you decide to use a firearm to rob a convenience store. You are caught, and are charged with first degree robbery and brandishing a deadly weapon. These two charges came from the same crime; would this be considered double jeopardy? Blockburger v. United States, a landmark supreme court case, settled this legal question in 1932. The case established the "Blockburger test", which states that the government can only prosecute an individual for violating two different statutes in a single crime/act if each statute requires an element/fact for the government to prove that is independent of the other statute.
Boundaries in Death: Deviant Burials and Mortuary Practices of Slavic Cultural Origin
Presentation Year: 2023
Rowan
Vespia,
Anthropology
The goal of this presentation is to analyze the ways in which beliefs surrounding death and mortuary practices were changed in the Medieval period by the introduction of Christianity to Slavic cultures– focusing primarily on Poland and atypical burials. I have a poster and power point recorded presentation available.
Buddy Bench and Buddy Squad Programs
Presentation Year: 2023
Maddie
Pyles ,
Social Work
Many students continually still face with adverse mental and social-emotional health around school educations today. The buddy bench and buddy squad programs address adverse mental and social-emotional health for pre-k to fifth-grade students (e.g., depression, anxiety, stigma, shyness, coping skills, bullying, loneliness, and social isolation). Both of the programs help with positive mental and social-emotional support, creating new friendships, building social skills (e.g., problem-solving, conflict resolution, and other coping skills), and fostering students’ community. Both of the programs are excellent ways to promote positive outreach for every school.