May 3, 2024 | Digital Showcase | Humboldt Library
All Presenters & Abstracts
Punk Influnce
Presentation Year: 2022
A look at how the echoes of 70s and 80s are still seen today.
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Foraging in Relation to Storm Drains
Presentation Year: 2022
Human-animal conflicts are becoming more relevant as urban areas expand. Let's take a look at the raccoons on Cal Poly Humboldt's campus as an example of how to handle other species that may come into conflict with people. In my project I looked at storm drain distance from trashcans to see if there is any relation to how often they are used by the raccoons.
Raccoon Abundance in Regards to Trash Cans Around Cal Poly Humboldt
Presentation Year: 2022
This is a project about raccoon abundance
Raccoon use of Storm Drains on Cal Poly Humboldt’s Campus
Presentation Year: 2022
I will be presenting a poster concerning raccoon use of the storm drains on Cal Poly Humboldt's campus. This study was conducted through the use of motion sensing camera traps, and did not involve any direct capturing or handling of animals.
Redtail Surfperch Population Dynamics in Humboldt County
Presentation Year: 2022
Redtail surfperch population dynamics when comparing urban and remote beaches in Humboldt County.
Reducing polyamine levels favors osteogenic differentiation of MSCs
Presentation Year: 2022
Snyder-Robinson Syndrome (SRS) is a disorder that is characterized by severe osteoporosis. SRS is caused by a mutated gene coding for Spermine Synthase (SMS). SMS converts spermidine into spermine. Therefore SRS patients show increased spermidine/spermine ratios. Using bone marrow-derived Multipotent Stromal Cells, we found that supplementation with spermidine inhibits differentiation. During osteogenic differentiation the polyamine catabolic enzyme Spermidine/Spermine Acetyltransferase (SAT1) is upregulated. Also, inhibition of polyamine synthesis directly promotes osteogenesis. Therefore our results in vitro suggest that reduction of polyamines is necessary for osteogenic differentiation.
Resources vs Co2 on Humboldt Bees’
Presentation Year: 2022
The effects of urbanization and Co2 car emmissons on local bee abundance and species richness. Testing to see what drives bee populations and if there is a negative correlation between Co2 levels and bees' in urban, agricultural, and natural settings and which areas provide the most abundant resources.
REUSE- REDUCE-REMOVE
Presentation Year: 2022
Buying a new water bottle seems easier for some, but harder for our planet. The use of plastic is a global issue and should be concerning. We partnered up with Zero Waste Humboldt (ZWH), a nonprofit organization, to assist in their Refill-not-Landfill Network Project, which is a project that has saved over 100,000 water bottles from the landfill. We assisted in this project by updating their website with an updated map of the 10 water refilling stations that were donated by them through a federal grant. We are presenting at IdeaFest so community members can gain an awareness and interest in being conscious about waste production and mindful about single-use plastic bottles.
Sacred Drugs
Presentation Year: 2022
This Ideafest presentation aims to argue that our society might be studying drugs wrong. I will explore this topic using a problem/solution model. The problem is that drugs are stigmatized, causing a reluctance to talk openly about their role within society. I suggest the validation of drugs through pragmatic discussions within all appropriate avenues of study. Gary Laderman and Michael Pollan prove ideal examples of this solution. Quotes from Laderman highlight the integration of drugs in religion courses and academia at large. Michael Pollan is another example, and exploring his work presents another case of the topic of drugs being discussed in academic and such public settings.
Salinity influence in feeding of dabbling and diving ducks
Presentation Year: 2022
Tested to see if salinity levels in water had an affect on feeding in water fowl. Looking at dabbling and diving ducks, I saw which one exhibited most feeding. Species studied were Buffleheads as diving ducks(Bucephala albeola) and Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) as dabbling ducks.
Shorebird Abundance in Response to Human Disturbance within Protected and Non-protected Beaches
Presentation Year: 2022
My study focused on shorebird abundance in response to human disturbance within beaches that are protected or non protected by the county in Humboldt County, California.
Skeletal Muscle Induced, BDNF-Mediated Secretions Retrogradely Initiates Pro-Neuroplastic Signaling Cascade That Increases Cognitive Function in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presentation Year: 2022
Autism is a neurological condition that impairs cognitive function(CF). Changes to the CNS and diminished neuro physiologic pathways could contribute to the pathology of autism and the decreased responsiveness of neuronal networking and neurotransmitter release. Growth factors are important in regulating neuronal function. This study investigates exercise as an effective therapy for improving CF in autism. We hypothesize that the contraction of skeletal muscle during moderate intensity exercise will upregulate BDNF into a cascade of cellular events that enhance neuroplasticity. The study will involve a 6-week exercise intervention with bio fluid analysis to measure BDNF and changes in CF.
Song dialect recognition in White-crowned Sparrows
Presentation Year: 2022
White-crowned sparrows have different dialects in their songs depending on the region. This project was done to determine if sparrows local to Humboldt County are capable of recognizing dialects from different regions throughout the U.S.
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Microplastics within Humboldt Bay
Presentation Year: 2022
This study was conducted by the students of OCN496 in the fall of 2020. The goal of this study was to quantify the amount of microplastics in Humboldt Bay by observing its sediment and water column at specific locations during the tidal cycle. Additionally, we wanted to observe how tidal fluctuations impact the concentration and transport of microplastics in the water column.
Students’ Experiences with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research Methods Courses
Presentation Year: 2022
Researchers have noted a historical lack of coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics in Psychology Research Methods courses (RMCs). We hypothesize that Psychology RMCs’ coverage of DEI will be positively correlated with indicators of academic integration and negatively correlated with minority stress, especially for marginalized students (e.g., students of color). DEI in RMCs were associated with greater science identities and networking in white students and perceptions of positive campus climate for all students. However, for students of color, DEI in RMCs were associated with a greater number of social climate stresses. Given the small sample, more research is needed.
Supporting Military Women and Families Through Policy
Presentation Year: 2022
This presentation highlights my time as a Fall 2021 Panetta Congressional Intern for Cal Poly Humboldt. Also covered, is a policy research paper I completed as an internship requirement discussing ways to support military women and families through policy. In this presentation, I also cover the impacts of gender discrimination in the Military.
Sustainable Learning For Student Success
Presentation Year: 2022
Rising textbook costs and the shift to the subscription model licensing has negatively impacted student success across the nation. The CSU Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) program was created to support CSU campus initiatives for implementing strategies to reduce the cost of materials and foster more equitable student access to required course materials. This poster highlights the results of our outreach since the Cal Poly Humboldt Library joined the AL$ program. Our department has saved Cal Poly Humboldt students over $1M in course materials costs. Our primary methods are researching free OER material for possible adoption and supporting Cal Poly Humboldt faculty who publish new content.
Talking to Yourself: Let's Talk About Intrapersonal Communication!
Presentation Year: 2022
Intrapersonal communication consists of the internal communication that occurs within each of us, where we send and receive messages within ourselves. Intrapersonal communication highly impacts the more well-known concept of interpersonal communication, which occurs between two or more people. Yet, intrapersonal communication isn't listed as an interest group under the National Communication Association! Consequently, student exposure to this concept is often limited to a small section in introduction to communication courses. In this presentation, I argue that California Polytechnic Humboldt should offer a course in intrapersonal communication and I share a potential syllabus I've created.
Targeted Education and Monitoring to Reduce Diabetes Complications in Spanish-Speaking Patients on the North Coast
Presentation Year: 2022
Inconsistent follow-up care for Spanish-speaking patients with type 2 diabetes leads to unfavorable health outcomes and inequities for this population due to various socioeconomic barriers. With proper diabetes self-management, many patients can keep their A1C below 7%. Diabetes education incorporating culturally humility can improve patients’ health outcomes. Interventions at multiple levels are evaluated to address this practice disparity. The objective for Spanish-speaking low-income patients is diabetes care continuity so they can self-manage their illness and reduce complications. Process and impact evaluation strategies were analyzed to find the effectiveness of these implementations.
The Alien Movie Project: studying the narrative, affective, and production politics of alien cinema via podcast
Presentation Year: 2022
The Alien Movie Project is a 91-part podcast series about alienhood rhetoric in cinema. Dr. Donaldson will overview and summarize podcasting as a form of education as well as the lessons learned from critically interrogating nearly 100 alien movies from throughout history and across the globe.