My project, CR Student-Athlete Hub, is a centralized website that was designed to support student-athletes at College of the Redwoods and their transition after CR. It focuses on five sections, providing key resources and information on recruiting, financial aid, eligibility rules, mental health, and success stories of alumni. The goal of this project is to collect and simplify the vast amount of information on these five topics in order to promote equity, access, and opportunity.

Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), led by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), promotes physical activity as a key part of healthcare. Its campus initiative, Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC), encourages colleges to make movement a daily part of student life. Cal Poly Humboldt is one of only 149 institutions worldwide recognized by EIM® with a Gold Level designation for its efforts, including the Daily 5K and other activities that promote campus wellness and student well-being.

People with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have poor motor coordination which interferes with daily activities of living. One potential reason for the impairment of motor skills that people with DCD have a decreased sense of proprioception. Proprioception is the sense of where your body is in space and where body parts are in relation to one another. Exercise can increase proprioception. The purpose of this project is to investigate the effects of bodyweight exercise (BWE) in proprioception in people with DCD. BWE have been found to increase proprioception, static and dynamic balance, and motor function.

Having torn my own ACL, I understand firsthand the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges athletes face in recovery. Through this research, I aim to shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of ACL treatment. This includes the need for gender-specific prevention programs and the mental resilience required for healing. While advances in surgery and rehabilitation offer hope, there is still much to be done, particularly in supporting non-elite athletes and integrating innovative technologies. In conclusion, my goal is to create a more holistic approach to ACL injury prevention and recovery, addressing both the body and the mind.

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This project aims to highlight several alumni of the Recreation Administration program at Cal Poly Humboldt. These interviews will introduce the alumni along with their history at Cal Poly Humboldt and their career experience. The interviews will be made into short form videos with use of AI for the imagery. The videos are targeted at prospective students along with current students and members of the community. The alumni careers range in order to showcase the variety in the field of Recreation. Once complete, these videos will be found on the Recreation Admin YouTube channel.

This research project examines the effects of aerobic exercise in reducing the risk of ischemic strokes among postmenopausal women. Across several studies, consistent moderate-intensity cardiovascular activity—such as walking, cycling, and swimming—was associated with improved blood pressure, lipid profiles, and overall heart health. Findings support aerobic exercise as an effective preventive strategy.

This research explores the effects of social media and smartphone usage on the mental health of adolescents and young adults. It examines how factors such as screen time, social comparison, cyberbullying, and digital connectivity influence psychological well-being, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and sleep quality. This study aims to provide insights into both the risks and potential benefits of digital engagement among youth, contributing to strategies for healthier technology use.

Our project entails researching the effects of cannabis on various mental illnesses. We are investigating whether cannabis use impacts mental health disorders—exacerbating them, providing relief, or having no effect—aiming to better understand its role and clinical implications. Using OneSearch through Cal Poly Humboldt Library, we reviewed 12 papers utilizing keywords like “mental illness,” “cannabis,” “anxiety,” and “depression.” Findings show cannabis may worsen symptoms depending on usage patterns and individual conditions, suggesting the need for caution and increased research in clinical use and mental health policy.

An analysis into the different aspects of food insecurity we face on campus, from privatization of our food systems, administrative apathy, and consequences of food insecurity for students.