May 3, 2024 | Digital Showcase | Humboldt Library
All Presenters & Abstracts
Short and Long Term Effects of Antibiotic Treatment on Mitochondrial Membrane Potential and Proliferation of HEK293 Cells
Presentation Year: 2023
Rhiannon
Red Bird,
Biological Sciences
- NateKrauseBiological SciencesUndergraduate Student
Antibiotics are commonly used in modern-day cell culture to prevent the loss of valuable data and cells- useful for protecting valuable cells during long-term studies. Cells are cultured in nutrient rich media, causing rapid proliferation of unwanted contaminants (i.e. viruses/ bacteria). We know that short term treatment negatively affects cell differentiation, proliferation, regulation and metabolism- yet, are still commonly used in cell culture. In this study, we cross-examined the effects of short term antibiotic treatments (96 hours) and long term antibiotic treatments (192 hours) on human embryonic kidney cell proliferation, mitochondrial membrane potential, and protein expression.
Sorrel Leaf Healing Center Mental Health 101 Training and Coping Skills Toolbox
Presentation Year: 2023
Ashly
Kloiber,
Social Work
This project consisted of two deliverables. The first is a digital Canva presentation that will educate Sorrel Leaf Healing Center non-clinical staff on the basic neuroscience behind trauma and how trauma connects to behavior and diagnosis, in addition to addressing cultural considerations and incorporating mental health first aid concepts. The second deliverable is a toolbox that provides coping skills interventions for staff to use with residents that assist with co-regulation.
Soulmates within Primates
Presentation Year: 2023
Michael
Szyndler,
Anthropology
This Poster is about the potential future research within the primatology field, specifically within the studies of pair bonding between Titi monkeys, Owl monkeys, and Gibbons. This project shows the conclusive evidence of pair bonding done already and what it entails and what the outcomes are. The project also includes information on these species as well as a breakdown of what pair bonding is and why it is important.
Spectral Analysis of Currents in Humboldt Bay
Presentation Year: 2023
Taylor
Juchau,
Oceanography
- KarinaBernbeckOceanographyUndergraduate Student
- NoeCamarilloPhysics & AstronomyUndergraduate Student
- StevenGracyPhysics & AstronomyUndergraduate Student
- EmmaModrickOceanographyGraduate Student
- TamaraBarriquandOceanographyFaculty
Our purpose is to analyze the ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) data from the PORTS Hookton Channel Day Marker 3 station in Humboldt Bay, CA, to compare with the analysis of the ADCP data at the PORTS Chevron Pier station done by Emma Modrick and Isabelle Marcus (Modrick et al., 2022). We want to determine the proportion that each tidal component makes to the mixed semidiurnal tides in the bay, by looking at the dominant frequencies in the tidal currents. We will then compare our results with those of Modrick and Marcus, as well as with the published results of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Spotted Banana Slugs, Ariolimax columbianus, and Canopy Cover
Presentation Year: 2023
Sasha
Milstein,
Wildlife
Numerous animal species display diverse colorations as a means of performing cryptic coloration, which protects them from predation. In the case of banana slugs, some individuals exhibit monochromatic hues, while others display spots. The purpose of my study was to answer if some banana slugs are spotted to perform cryptic coloration as a means of anti-predator defense.
Strategies to Lower Risk in the Management of Acute Aggression
Presentation Year: 2023
Luz
Gomez,
Nursing
Acute aggression poses a risk of harm to patients and staff in acute care. On one hand, disparities in the management of aggression are well documented, with factors like race affecting the likelihood of restraint use. However, agitation is also a leading cause of staff injury, with the majority of such injuries occurring during the application of restraints. Using the Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change, this project aims to implement an aggression order set modeled after the Project BETA (Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Agitation) guidelines. With this approach, duration of restraint application and incidence of staff injury will decrease by 50% over the next year.
Summative Evaluation for Cal Poly Humboldt's 2022 Summer Algebra Institute
Presentation Year: 2023
Rose
Francia,
Education
- ChristineCastroStaff
- IreneGonzalez-HerreraStaff
- SamanthaDiel
- MiguelSagreroUndergraduate Student
For the second consecutive summer, Cal Poly Humboldt's CSU Summer Algebra Institute's (SAI) goal was aimed at demystifying Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) related projects, majors, and careers, to further increase Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino County BIPOC (6th-12th grades) students’ interests in pursuing majors and careers in STEAM, and minimize learning gaps in mathematics. Students who enrolled in the virtual 2022 SAI, a 4-week program, completed a minimum of 57 hour intensive individualized Mathematics course using EdReady, engaged in 19 days of culturally relevant STEAM curriculum, and participated in workshops on College & Career Preparation.
Surgical Smoke: The Forgotten Biohazard
Presentation Year: 2023
Julie
Wooldridge,
Nursing
Surgical smoke, a byproduct of surgical procedures, poses significant health risks to healthcare workers and patients. However, surgical staff often overlook it as a biohazard in operating rooms. This project highlights the harmful toxins of surgical smoke, including exposure to carcinogens and infectious agents, and the need for policy change to mandate local smoke evacuation. Effective policies and guidelines for smoke evacuation modeled from evidence-based research, combined with adequate education, awareness, and training, can minimize the risks of surgical smoke in the operating room and empower nurse leaders to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients.
Sustainability in Mental Health
Presentation Year: 2023
Meghan
Stanton,
Social Work
- AngelaBorgeSocial WorkGraduate Student
Our community project has been multifaceted as there are several issues impacting Semper Virens. We have been focusing on identifying ways to utilize the physical environment of Semper Virens in more therapeutic ways that would also be more welcoming and nurturing for the clients as well as more positive for the staff. We have simultaneously been developing workbooks of complementary exercises and activities aimed at improving mental health, wellness, and selfcare. The workbooks contain a variety of approaches including one specifically adapted for Native Americans.
Temporal changes in body conditions of wintering waterfowl in Humboldt Bay
Presentation Year: 2023
Amir
Malikyar,
Wildlife
Overwintering migratory birds may face increased competition for resources than in other seasons due to large influxes of birds arriving and inhabiting shared areas for similar amounts of time. These mechanisms may affect food availability, which in turn is implied to affect body energy reserves. We conducted a study to determine the temporal effects of body conditions of hunted waterfowl carcasses in Humboldt Bay, California, and test whether energy reserves as functions of body condition indices decrease over the winter season.
The Cultural Significance of Maori Pounamu
Presentation Year: 2023
Brandon
Borba,
Anthropology
An anthropological investigation of New Zealand's indigenous Maori people and their unique use of greenstone jade.
The Effect of Prescribed Fire in Northern California Dune Habitat for Avian Species
Presentation Year: 2023
Cameron
Morgan,
Wildlife
The objective of my study is to determine relative abundance and species diversity of avian species in dune habitat by comparing point counts conducted in burned sections of prescribed fires that were either treated or untreated with herbicides prior to application of fire compared to unburned areas of invasive beach grass or native dune mat. The prescribed fire event was conducted last fall in Loleta's Ocean Ranch Unit, and I am seeking to inform CDFW and Cal Fire on the potential effects of the burn on birds, with the goal of restoring our dunes to habitat with native vegetation.
The effects of combined oral contraceptives on mood and affect: A meta-analysis
Presentation Year: 2023
Povheng
Yam,
Psychology
- AmandaHahnPsychologyFaculty
Combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills are used more commonly than any other method of contraception, with over 22 million users worldwide. Although many studies have investigated the potential health-related side effects of hormonal contraceptive use, relatively less research has investigated the potential psychological side effects of COCs despite the fact that many women anecdotally report such side effects. The current meta-analysis analyzes mood outcomes in the literature and finds a small but significant mood improvement following initiation of COCs.
The Effects of Self-Determination Theory-Based Exercise Program for Individuals with Disabilities
Presentation Year: 2023
Guadalupe
Cruz,
Kinesiology & Recreation Administration
This research aims to explore the efficacy of using Social Determination Theory (SDT) principles with an exercise program for individuals with disabilities. The SDT theoretical framework highlights the importance of social environments to support individuals' basic psychological needs such as autonomy, relatedness, and competence as it relates to exercise motivation. In the study, the researcher measured the exercise performance of an adult with Down Syndrome during a 6-week program hosted at a recreation facility in Northern California. The independent variables measured included walking, modified push-ups, and curl-ups.
The Effects of Water Temperature on Bluebird Hermit Crab (Pagurus samuelis) Behavior
Presentation Year: 2023
Maddy
Frost,
Wildlife
This study investigates how water temperature influences Blueband hermit crab behavior from 4 different sites ranging from Southern to Northern California.
The History and Development of the Washoe People
Presentation Year: 2023
Caroline
Blair,
Anthropology
This project is an exploration in the history, development, and reclamation efforts of the Washoe Tribe. This native tribe’s ancestral land centers around Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California. The Washoe people have been adversely impacted by colonial and westward expansion. Currently, The Washoe have proposals for land use within each of their established settlements that will incorporate more agricultural practices and conservation efforts and the Tribe is opening a sawmill within the Tahoe Forest for revenue, jobs, and fire management. These projects represent efforts by the Tribe to reclaim their ancestral lands and promote their own development.
The Impact of Recreational Activity on Staging American Wigeon
Presentation Year: 2023
Daniel
Moore,
Wildlife
This study was conducted to determine if human recreational activity, such as birdwatching or dog walking, has any appreciable impact on the amount of time American wigeon spend feeding in preparation to their spring migration. Due to the large energetic cost associated with migration, disruptions to this pre-migratory feeding could delay or impede their departure, potentially lowering the bird's chances of mating.
The Junior Monitors Project
Presentation Year: 2023
Taevia
Salazar ,
Social Work
- NatKuboSocial WorkGraduate Student
The Junior Monitor project aimed to promote social and emotional learning and peer conflict resolution at Alice Birney Elementary and Lafayette Elementary through the implementation of an eight-week curriculum consisting of once-weekly 30-minute group sessions. The curriculum was designed in collaboration with my project partner, community partner, and school principals. It was focused on using restorative justice practices, relational accountability, and peer mentoring to address conflict on the playground.
The Kids Will Be Alright: Addressing Teens’ Needs for Connection After Covid Isolation
Presentation Year: 2023
Megan
McCullough,
Social Work
At Sunset High in Del Norte, I created and implemented several curriculums held as master class “skillshops.” The topics ranged from self-care to media literacy to healthy relationships. I used a mindfulness and Polyvagal/somatic approach, while being multicultural, anti-racist, critically and resourcefully informed. The skillshops were oriented through an alliance with the students, and relied primarily on established relationships and rapport with the students. Students left the skillshops with a deeper sense of understanding the gifts within themselves, along with a more critical, embodied, and curious way of interacting with the world around them.
The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) and Crested screamer (Chauna torquata): An evaluation of enclosure usage within a mixed-species exhibit
Presentation Year: 2023
Kaylie
Adams,
Wildlife
Providing balanced and enriching enclosures is a key part of maintaining the animal welfare standards of zoos and sanctuaries. This study was designed to assess the enclosure usage patterns related to foraging opportunity of both the Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) and Crested screamer (Chauna torquata), housed within the same exhibit, at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California. These results have the potential to be extrapolated towards the betterment of exhibit designs and husbandry practices for mixed-species exhibits in zoos.