May 3, 2024 | Digital Showcase | Humboldt Library
All Presenters & Abstracts
The power of vulnerability
Presentation Year: 2023
Felix
Nichols-Tabrum,
Environmental Studies
This is a poster I made based on the "Power of Vulnerability" ted talk by Brené Brown. I really enjoyed watching this ted talk, I thought it was very informative. I enjoyed the topics talked about within this ted talk and I thought I would base my poster on it.
The Smith River Plain Water Quality Management Plan: A collaborative Effort Between the Regional Water Board and Cal Poly Humboldt
Presentation Year: 2023
Logan
Wolfe,
Chemistry
The Smith River, known as one of the most pristine watersheds in the continental United States, dissects agricultural land used for Easter lily cultivation in the Smith River Plain of Del Norte County, California. It is estimated that this region grows 95% of all Easter lilies grown in the world. High amounts of pesticides are applied during cultivation to combat nematodes and fungi. The Regional Water Board created the Smith River Plain Water Quality (SRPWQ) Management Plan in response to pesticide and fertilizer concentrations that have exceeded USEPA benchmarks. Included in this plan are Best Management Practices (BMPs) that aim to improv
The Table Tabletop: A beautiful, awful game with my friends
Presentation Year: 2023
Thomas
Franaszek,
Forestry, Fire & Rangeland Management
The presentation is a showcase of a tabletop roleplaying game I made and played with my friends. The game was initially a way to connect in the the hard times of the Covid lockdown, but became much more than that. It demonstrates how the art and storytelling of myself and my friends has evolved over three years.
Therapeutic Group For Anxiety & Reconnection after COVID-19
Presentation Year: 2023
Artemisia
Feral,
Social Work
This fall Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) experienced a extremely high number of patients whose anxiety and agoraphobia made it difficult for them to engage in valued life activities. I was asked to assist with developing and implementing a therapeutic group to support these individuals because clinicians at this organization were experiencing such large caseloads that it was difficult for them to effectively serve all the clients who needed support. The goal of this project was to create a group therapy setting where clients could be treated in a sustainable and time effective way.
There's not a lot of cool chicks out there: A regional study of climate change on passerine morphology over time
Presentation Year: 2023
Tabitha
Page,
Wildlife
Wildlife have been responding to climate change in many ways, and I decided to focus on if warming temperatures are influencing avian morphology by using museum specimens from the Cal Poly Humboldt Wildlife Museum. This study focused on passerine birds collected from the 1880's up until 2022.
TIBIAL ACCELERATION AND EMG DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ISOCALORIC HIGH-INCLINE WALKING AND LEVEL-GRADE JOGGING
Presentation Year: 2023
Taj
Krieger,
Kinesiology & Recreation Administration
This study will aim to determine the effects of high-incline exercises on impact forces (tibial acceleration) and various muscle activation metrics, including peak force, the area under the curve, and fatigue parameters between isocaloric exercises: walking at a high incline and jogging on level grade.
Time Activity Budgets of Ruddy Ducks at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
Presentation Year: 2023
Amanda
Bautista,
Wildlife
Ruddy ducks (Oxyura jamaicensis) are among the many waterfowl that migrate south from their wintering locations in search for warmer climates.With Humboldt Bay located on the Pacific Flyway, Arcata Marsh is a primary stop-over site for the ducks’ journey. Time activity budgets will help to infer if females require additional nutrients for their fat storage before migration and the start of egg production. A prediction was made that females will spend more time foraging underwater in preparation for breeding and laying periods. Finding that there was no significant difference between foraging behavior of female and male ruddy ducks.
Transition Age Youth Community Project
Presentation Year: 2023
Robert
Grady,
Social Work
- DakotaPaulsen-AndresSocial WorkGraduate Student
This was a community project developed with The Transitional Age Youth Program of Humboldt county, which serves youth 16-26 that our houseless and/or have been in the foster care system. This program has an emphasis on working with youth that identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Our community project sought to bridge the gap that queer youth can experience when accessing gender affirming healthcare in rural areas.
Trust of Facial Recognition in the Black Community
Presentation Year: 2023
Michaela
Old,
Sociology
Surveillance of has long contributed to the stripping of identity and experience of Blackness through derealization and depersonalization, and has continues into the digital era. Examining forms of surveillance, such as facial recognition, and the effect it has on the Black community is vital to combat its harmful effects.
Twelve-Hour Nursing Shifts and the Impact on Patient Safety
Presentation Year: 2023
Jaimi
Wisner,
Nursing
Twelve-hour shifts for nurses have become increasingly popular due to the perceived benefits, including a way to fight nursing shortages. However, recent evidence suggests that twelve-hour shifts may negatively affect patient safety. Therefore, this project argues for creating a new policy for nurses to work eight-hour rather than twelve-hour shifts. The project examines the evidence regarding the impact of twelve-hour shifts on patient safety, nurse fatigue, and avoidable errors and discusses the benefits of eight-hour shifts. This project advocates for a change towards shorter work hours for nurses to improve their productivity and increase patient safety.
Understanding Traditional Ecological Knowledge on Elk Through a Yurok Cultural Lens
Presentation Year: 2023
Juli
Suzukawa,
Wildlife
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) research has been implemented throughout various aspects of wildlife management and conservation. However, there is no single definition of TEK that applies to all Indigenous peoples. Wildlife management practiced by Indigenous peoples implements the use of TEK and Indigenous Research Methodologies (IRM) as a way to holistically serve the needs of the environment, animals, and the people. While my thesis focuses on tribal wildlife management of buffalo, eagles, and elk, this poster focuses on Yurok TEK and how personal experiences of Yurok members have shaped their knowledge surrounding Roosevelt elk.
Unraveling the Taxonomic Classification of the Tolowa wallflower (Brassicaceae: Erysimum), a dune endemic of the California North Coast
Presentation Year: 2023
Cameron
Jones,
Biological Sciences
Found in Del Norte County, California, in the Tolowa Dunes State Park, there is an Erysimum population that does not fit the species boundaries of E.concinnum Eastw., its current assigned name. A closely related species, E. menziesi (Hook.) Wettst arguably better fits the morphology of the Tolowa Wallflower, with the caveat that it does not adequately depict the population. Because of the endemicity of the two aforementioned species and the Tolowa wallflower, correct taxonomic assessment and a clear definition of species boundaries are warranted. To evaluate the species boundaries and circumscription of the Tolowa wallflower, we would collect DNA samples from Erysimum found on the coast.
Urbanization Impact on Native Avian Species Richness
Presentation Year: 2023
Makana
Kiakona,
Wildlife
The aim of this study was to focus on the richness of native avian species to determine if they are influenced by urbanization. To measure this, point counts were conducted, in which all birds were counted and identified. A total of 30 survey sites were evenly divided between Arcata, Arcata Bottoms, and Eureka, to encompass a gradient of urbanization.
Using eDNA to Detect Endangered Tidewater Goby, Eucyclogobius newberryi, in Northern California’s Lost Coast
Presentation Year: 2023
Madison
Richardson,
Fisheries Biology
This research project focuses on detecting the presence or absence of endangered tidewater goby, Eucyclogobius newberryi, in the Lost Coast in Northern California using environmental DNA. If presence is detected, the Lost Coast can be sampled annually in order to gather enough data on the population to study their dynamics for any existence of extinction-colonization dynamics and provide another opportunity to understand metapopulation dynamics in tidewater gobies, thereby aiding in the conservation efforts of this species.
Using Nature to Nurture: A Forest Based Emotional Support Intervention
Presentation Year: 2023
Jay
Schoenfield,
Social Work
Through discussions had between Grant Elementary school Staff and myself, it was established that Grant Elementary’s nature trail, which is located on school grounds was being underutilized in regards to the emotional regulation techniques that were being implemented. In response to this I created a guide sheet grounded in mindfulness through reviewing literature pertaining to forest bathing and the effects of nature exposure. Through discussions had with campus staff I formulated activities that would best support differing behavior and personality types. I then began implementing the guide sheet with small groups of students on the nature trail and on April 6th I lead a staff training.
Veteran and Dependent Education Benefits
Presentation Year: 2023
Lonnie
VanMeter,
Social Work
This is a project that was a training to VA social workers to educate them on education benefits for Veterans and their families.
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) Distribution, Abundance, and Habitat Characteristics
Presentation Year: 2023
Sara
McCall,
Wildlife
This study examines the Virginia rail around Humboldt County. Distribution, abundance, and habitat characteristics are determined.
White-crowned sparrow songs not shown to respond to anthropogenic noise pollution in coastal Humboldt County
Presentation Year: 2023
Keagan
Trischman,
Wildlife
White-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) adjust their songs based on environmental factors. White-crowned sparrows have been observed altering their songs in response to loud anthropogenic background noise. This project sought to establish a link between ambient noise level and song variables such as minimum song frequency and frequency bandwidth.
Wildlife-vehicle Collisions on Highway 299 East
Presentation Year: 2023
Marco
Blancas,
Wildlife
Senior project about wildlife-vehicle collisions on Highway 299 East. I hypothesized that more lanes and lower elevations have more roadkill.
You are not losing your mind. You are losing your estrogen.
Presentation Year: 2023
Caroline
Murphy,
Nursing
Menopause is a physical, psychosocial, and cultural transition as diverse and complicated as humans themselves. Every person with ovaries who lives long enough will experience the fluctuation and decline of sex hormones, and about 80% will have symptoms likely to start earlier and be wider-ranging than expected. In this proposed project at a rural health clinic, annual screening will be offered to patients aged 35-55 years. Patient replies will result in offering resources, registered nurse consults and classes, and focused provider visits. Directly addressing perimenopause allows for anticipatory guidance and shared decision-making to improve quality of life in middle-age and beyond.