Albert has shown a commitment to Cal Poly Humboldt and his academic discipline since his first year as a student through getting involved with research, joining clubs and professional societies, presenting his research, and being a mentor for the RAMP program. Albert has been involved in a variety of different research, including: Marine Mammal Stranding Program, Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP) and studying organic photovoltaic compounds.
Julia Jones, a William Randolph Hearst Scholar for the CSU, has shown a commitment to community service and to integrating her studies in Native American Studies and Sociology through volunteering and working for various community projects that serve Native American youth. For the past two years, she has served as a Teaching Assistant for NAS 104 assisting Dr. Kaitlin Reed as part of the Place Based Learning Communities.
Unique has continuously demonstrated their commitment to Cal Poly Humboldt and to the Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies through in-class dialogue, coursework, and encouraging their peers to challenge their own biases and privilege to expand their knowledge on the history and experiences of marginalized groups. Unique is a strong advocate for students navigating the difficulties of the pandemic and has created a sense of community among their peers in a virtual environment.