May 2, 2025
Reception & Presentations 2pm to 5pm
Cal Poly Humboldt Library
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Humboldt County Postpartum Needs Assessment: Life After Birth
Elisa
Miller
Social Work
Graduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
It is estimated that one in every five women experiences a mental health disorder like Postpartum Depression or Anxiety after giving birth. Humboldt County is one of the 35 out of 61 counties in CA that have recognized Perinatal Mental Health disorders as an issue. In order to improve postpartum care in Humboldt County a needs assessment was conducted of people who have given birth in Humboldt County over the last 10 years. Two Zoom storytelling focus groups of 6 people each and seven individual interviews were conducted. A thematic analysis of the data was conducted and presented in a report along with several recommendations.
The Effect of Prescribed Fire in Northern California Dune Habitat for Avian Species
Cameron
Morgan
Wildlife
Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
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 Choctaw Tribe and the Nanih Waiya
Marlie Brine
Anthropology
Undergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The land feature known as the Nanih Waiya mound is central to the religious beliefs and cultural identity of the Choctaw Tribe of Native Americans. The function and creation of this mound differs depending upon the perspective of the Choctaw Tribal divisions, but it is mostly classified as a human-made earthwork that dates back to the Middle Woodland period (c. 0-300 CE) with naturally occurring features. Choctaw tribal members were separated from their original land and the Nanih Waiya after European contact and forced evacuations which began with the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The mound is present in most Choctaw origin stories and is a source of identity and community for the Tribe.
Jefferson Community Center: Working Together for the Greater Eureka Community
Desteny Gutierrez
Environmental Studies
Undergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The Jefferson Community Center is dedicated to fostering a sense of working together by increasing recreational, educational and vocational opportunities to the needs of the community. The excitement builds as our community shows its commitment to a clean, safe neighborhood full of activities for all ages. This project will summarize my service learning at Jefferson, primarily working with the youth programs. I will describe a few other programs and services offered at Jefferson, supported by photos of events and activities. I will provide contact information and opportunities to get involved. Join us with your ideas, projects and energy!
Connecting Communities: Education and Resources for Humboldt County, California
Joseph
Meihak
Wildlife
Undergraduate Student
Tania
L. Estrada Rodriguez
Undergraduate Student
Alayna
Frank
Undergraduate Student
Fernando
Betancourt
Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
We created a website to promote ethical awareness and responsibility among the Cal Poly Humboldt community. The recent housing decisions have raised ethical concerns, and our website offers resources for housing, transportation, mental health, and local community services. We believe that these issues, such as food and housing insecurities and environmental impacts like pollution and resource scarcity, are interconnected. Our website aims to provide necessary resources to help address these issues and promote environmental consciousness.
Deconstructing Intersectional Language: A TQPOC Analyzation on the White Supremacy Perpetuated Through Literacy
Jayden Yarbrough
English
Undergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
In efforts to concretely display aspects of what bell hooks deems as a ‘White Supremacist Captialist Imperial Patriarchy’ this research aims to hold accountable the ‘normative’ and ‘professional’ requirements of discourse within any pedagogical space. To create a innovatively personal perspective on the ways with which we receive and are received by peers and mentors alike; challenging the perpetuation of the manifold affects within White Supremacy while instilling, hopefully, bravery with TQPOC to refute limitations set on their being.
Agisoft PhotoScan an Archaeologists Swiss Knife: Three- Dimentional Reconstructions a Multi-Analysis and Preservation Tool
Walter A. Tovar Saldana
Anthropology
Undergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The Agisoft project contains an extensive repertoire of images obtained through drones, and field photos of artifacts, buildings, and excavations of the Belize Archaeology Project. The project will serve and accomplish many objectives in the academic endeavors of the discipline of archaeology. The visual imagery gained from interacting with the photographs and correlating data is a hands on feature of gaining knowledge and experience of the archaeological field of study. The project introduces a new technological devise and software program that is revolutionary in the field of archaeology.
Senior Project, Wildflower Rave: Spring Into the Arts
Lavender
Deng
School of Applied Health
Undergraduate Student
College of Professional Studies
This event organized in collaboration with the Student Activity Center brought a platform for student and community members to share their passion and craft. DJs coming from the community and students played 5 hours of electronic music on a 360 stage, student artists showcased their painting skills live, clubs, and organizations from both on and off campus shared helpful harm reduction resources, as well as tips for safety to spread awareness within the rave culture, and merchandise. This event being free and on campus made it accessible for students who enjoy electronic music, art, or are looking for a leisurely activity to participate in on a Thursday evening.
Co-Occurring Curriculum in the Criminal Justice System
Kevin McGeoch
Social Work
Graduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The curriculum will be developed for current inmates at the local county jail experiencing co-occurring disorders. Culminating healthier approaches to communication and stress management as well as developing systems of support in regards to personal relationships may provide foundations for increasing overall functioning and wellbeing. The curriculum will be guided by the empowerment process, based on an individual’s right to self-determination; valuing personal perspective, acknowledging difficulties and encouraging self-regulated personal growth. The project will attempt to address current problematic and maladaptive thinking and behavior for current inmates with co-occurring disorders.
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Impact on Community
Kyle Groben, Jordan Stevens, Lillyanne Price
Religious Studies
Undergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bayside is an all inclusive religious organization with a focus on fostering healthy relationships between all beings and the world we live in. HUUF has multiple committees through which they address different aspects of intersectional issues. In this poster we will compile the three separate emphasises of our service learning experience through the HUUF which are: children’s religious education, providing services to the homeless, and sharing the importance of native plants with the congregation. We will share what we learned from our experience, how that deepened our understanding of Religion in America, and how we served the community.l