May 3, 2024 | Digital Showcase | Humboldt Library
All Presenters & Abstracts
The Fun Factor: A case for focusing on fun and enjoyment in Physical Activity
Presentation Year: 2024
Dorian
DeNisi
School of Applied Health
As part of this semester's Kinesiology Students' Senior Seminar, I will be presenting my research on why we should emphasize having fun in our physical activity, over traditional exercise regimens.
The Impact of a Structured Exercise Program on the Pre-Established Exercise Goals for an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presentation Year: 2024
David
Adams
Other
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a structured exercise program on the total amount of exercise completed by the participant. The researchers believe that providing an environment that included the major components of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) would support the participants increase in exercise output. This study used a changing criterion design over the course of 6 weeks. Results suggest that the structured exercise program along with the major components of SDT had a positive impact on the exercise levels of the participant.
The Lumber Games
Presentation Year: 2024
Skye
Maclachlan
School of Applied Health
My capstone project as a recreation administration student is the creation of The Lumber Games event. The Lumber Games is a fun and exciting event for student of Cal Poly Humboldt. This free event includes a mobile ax throwing truck, pizza, yard games, board games, and a raffle. Participates are able to win raffle tickets by participating in the variety of recreational activities offered. The goals of my project include providing inclusive recreational opportunities to students, making this a recurring event hosted by The Recreation Club of Cal Poly Humboldt, and furthering my professional development as an event producer.
The Moderating Effects of Age on the Relationship Between Cannabis and Tobacco Smoking and Pain
Presentation Year: 2024
Joshua
Worthington
Psychology
Higher rates of tobacco and cannabis smoking have been observed among people with chronic pain. The reciprocal model of pain and smoking suggests that a positive feedback loop underlies the relationship between pain and smoking, with pain motivating smoking (as a means of coping) and smoking exacerbating painful conditions with chronic use. Despite initial evidence of differential effects by age in pain-motivated smoking, no research has examined age by smoking interactions among both tobacco and cannabis users. Results suggest smoking was related to greater likelihood of having pain, and that this effect was moderated by age group.
The Role of Exercise Addiction and Overtraining in Collegiate Athletics and the Effects on Collegiate Athletes
Presentation Year: 2024
Carmella
Baldassarre
School of Applied Health
My research poster is on Exercise Addiction in college athletes and is a collection of my findings from different research articles on the subject, as well as what is missing and is needed in further research.
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Stories about Global Health in Humboldt County
Presentation Year: 2024
Eden
Donahue
School of Applied Health
In a collaborative RSCA-funded project, the Cal Poly Humboldt Library and Nursing Program created five activities focused on global health. The inspiration for the project came as Cal Poly Humboldt was selected to host the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibition Making a World of Difference: Stories about Global Health. With a focus on activism within the local community, the Library and Nursing Program engaged students in a variety of projects and invited the community to events showcasing those projects. Come learn how local actions and activism make a significant impact on global health!
Through The Eyes of Liberian Americans: The Post-Civil War Consequences on Liberia
Presentation Year: 2024
Joy
Mehn
Politics
The research will focus on the experiences of Liberian Americans while fleeing the civil war. This displacement is shaped by the policies made by the Liberian Government and the United States government. The relevance of this study is the placement of value on the experiences of those who experienced displacement. More often than not, the focus of migration in the global south is the economic factors and how those factors affect the Western world. This research is a way to project the stories of those who are often not heard, the Liberian people.
Transitioning Faiths: Assimilation of Polytheistic Traditions into Monotheistic Institutions
Presentation Year: 2024
Justin
Andrew
Anthropology
This research project delves into the profound transition witnessed across civilizations from polytheistic belief systems to monotheistic religions. It investigates the intriguing process of absorbing polytheistic traditions and adapting them to harmonize with monotheistic institutions, highlighting how historical contexts and societal dynamics catalyzed this transformation.
Ulterra-Nigma: An Experimental Excercise in The Study of Myth
Presentation Year: 2024
Jared
Benham
Anthropology
This project introduces "Ulterra-Nigma," an experimental ethnography that constructs a fictional universe to explore the depths of cosmic themes and cultural themes with mythology and its importance of myth; the hope for the project is to eventually become an open-source mythology of sorts that can be studied by anthropologists in the future and be added onto as if it were a genuine living document. Also, it is of a more artistic nature so the font choice is a lot more characteristic of the theming than most posters.
Using the California Mussel as a Bioindicator for the Presence of Heavy Metals on the Humboldt County Coastline
Presentation Year: 2024
Emily
Curry
Biological Sciences
The Humboldt coastline has a long history of industrial development and heavy disturbance. In 1999, the California State Water Resources Board surveyed Humboldt Bay, classifying it as a toxic hot spot. Clean-up efforts have been ongoing since the release of this report. Utilizing California mussels as bioindicators, we can quantify the levels of toxins found in the waters on our coasts with the help of Flame AA and correlate with the visual health of gill tissues. Using this new data, we can better understand the pollution problem and aid in the clean-up efforts.
V.R. Gaming Could Break Our Sedentary Habits
Presentation Year: 2024
Tyler
Voner
Other
My research is on Virtual Reality or "Active Gaming" and how it can indirectly have the potential to reduce Obesity and Heart Disease, by being a leisurely activity with some amount of activity rather than something sedentary.
Vigilance Rates in Shorebirds in Marsh and Beach Habitat During the Non-Breeding Season
Presentation Year: 2024
Jennifer
Alvarado
Wildlife
A behavioral study on 5 common shorebirds of Humboldt County, CA during the non-breeding season; primarily on their vigilance rates in relation to different habitat types and disturbance categories. Two main habitats of marshland and beach habitats were compared with 3 sites chosen from the Arcata Marsh in Arcata and 2 beach habitats: Mad River Beach of Arcata and Centerville Beach of Ferndale. Shorebirds observed included Dunlin, Willets, Western Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers, and Short-billed Dowitchers with a total sample of 370 individuals. Focal studies were performed on defined vigilance behaviors for 2 minute segments per individual with 1 hour of study dedicated to each location.
Visualization of Broadleaf Cattail Root Biofilm from the Arcata Marsh via Scanning Electron Microscopy
Presentation Year: 2024
Lillian
Caballero
Chemistry
The Arcata Marsh is responsible for treating the wastewater of the City of Arcata so it is clean enough to release into the ocean. After undergoing preliminary processing, treatment ponds are used to remove organic matter and pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, using the symbiotic work of plants like the native broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), and the nitrogen-fixing and nitrifying bacteria that grow on their roots, to absorb these chemicals from the water. For this experiment, we observed cattail roots and root microbiota at the inlets and outlets of the pond using scanning electron microscopy, looking at the samples with up to 5000x magnification.
Water Adsorption/Desorption on Environmental Metal Oxides Determined by the Diffuse Refractive Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) Technique
Presentation Year: 2024
Cesar
Fernandez
Chemistry
Clouds affect terrestrial cooling by scattering solar radiation back to space. Particulate matter (PM) suspended in the air can initiate cloud seeding. This process is directly related to the relative humidity above the PM surface and water adsorption. In the initial stages of this process, PM collects sparingly small layers of water, known as monolayers. Details of water uptake at this level are still lacking in the literature and we desire to quantify water uptake on atmospheric PM to enhance literature values.
Weight Cycling and Rapid Weight Loss and its Effect on Athletic Performance in Combat Sports
Presentation Year: 2024
Jack
Stewart
School of Applied Health
This poster covers Weight Cycling and Rapid Weight Loss and its Effect on Athletic Performance in Combat Sports. It discusses what weight cycling is, the groups most likely to weight cycle, and how weight cycling affects those who participate in combat sports.
What were the Religious Belies of the Neolithic Irish?
Presentation Year: 2024
Joseph
Walsh
Anthropology
Research on the studies and methods of understanding what the religious practices in Neolithic Age Ireland were.
When the forest goes silent: Effects of human foot traffic on communication and diversity of passerine birds.
Presentation Year: 2024
Ruby
Andes
Wildlife
This project looked at the effects of human foot traffic on the vocalization frequency of passerine birds throughout three popular trails in Arcata. Results suggest pets have a greater impact on bird vocalizations than humans and that there may be differences in predator presence between trails that birds are responding to.
White-crowned sparrow song adjustments to anthropogenic noise
Presentation Year: 2024
Lucca
Faccini
Wildlife
An undergraduate Wildlife senior research project about understanding the relationship between white-crowned sparrow songs and anthropogenic noise.
Wicked Problems: An Interdisciplinary Podcast Produced by Students in the Individualized Degree Program (IDP)
Presentation Year: 2024
Rebecca
Robertson
Other
Wicked problems are complex issues that resist straightforward solutions. Whether it's climate change, poverty, or healthcare disparities, these problems are shaped by countless variables and often lack clear boundaries. No single discipline holds the key to addressing wicked problems; instead, it requires a collaborative effort that draws on insights from various fields, including science, humanities, social sciences, and more. The aim of the Wicked Problems podcast is to showcase the power of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing the pressing challenges of our time.
Women are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity: How activists are connecting to local food systems
Presentation Year: 2024
Allison
Hair
Anthropology
Food insecurity is not being able to have access to fresh, nutritious food and the ability to have stable access to food. Millions of people suffer from food insecurity in the United States alone. This project describes how women are specifically vulnerable to being food insecure and the different factors that have led to this.