Asses Eureka Senior High School Advanced Via Individual Determination program by conducting a survey.

This poster presents findings and recommendations based on a process evaluation of an AY 2019-20 CAHSS scale up of major-based peer mentoring. The evaluation is based on field notes and interviews with peer mentors, students, and department leaders. MB peer mentors serve as resource bridges, a source of street knowledge, and a conduit for major academic integration. This model is informed by: (1) research on socio-cultural capital in higher education; (2) student success research on the unique needs for academic and career integration in the middle years; and (3) critical theories of student integration that center minoritized students, first-generation students, and all students broadly.

The complexity of the Child Welfare System has left Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) incarcerated parents voicing their confusion of the system specifically regarding how to reach case plan objectives in an institution that offers limited family reunification services. The collective project, Parents Before Prisoners: Maintaining Connection Throughout Separation, aimed to address this matter by creating a resource guide for HCCF parents, that not only explains the child welfare system, but also contains a curriculum that can be used to reach case plan objectives.

This research focus on how physical education can benefit the students behavior, social cooperation and interaction with peer and teachers.

Pregnant people and families with substance use disorder who receive care at local rural clinics and hospitals need more recovery resources. Community nurses can assist by educating parents and families about proper Narcan use and first aid. Public health departments can assist by utilizing a collaborative referral system for additional resources. Physicians can be educated about compassionate care practices in communicating with patients. These interventions will lead to goals of pregnant people feeling safe seeking support from their providers, fewer newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms, and less children being placed with child protective services thus keeping families together.

The purpose of this research is to assess HSU students’ satisfaction with the various services provided by the Information Technology Services department. The services that are being assessed are computers labs, on-campus printing, technology in the classroom, on-campus wi-fi, myHumboldt, HSU Gmail accounts, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Canvas, ITS Support, online classroom scheduling (via 25live), and the virtual labs (vlab.humboldt.edu). After completion of the survey, we hope to use the data to implement changes within the department in order to increase student satisfaction with the services mentioned above.

Territorial hummingbirds often display aggressive behaviors to gain access to high-quality food sources. Previous studies have found that hummingbirds prefer to feed from feeders that have sugar concentrations that are slightly higher than regular flower nectar concentrations (20-25% sugar). However, to maximize their energy intake, hummingbirds may not always choose artificial feeders with the highest sugar concentration available to them. I used artificial feeders with varying sugar concentrations to determine if hummingbirds display more aggression and/or spend more time at feeders based on their sugar concentrations.

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.

This project examines how the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Arcata, CA, serves as a "third place" for the local community. A "third place" refers to social spaces where people gather outside their homes and workplaces, fostering community interaction and well-being. This study uses semi-structured interviews and observational surveys to assess who uses the Marsh and how the site facilitates this role. The free, outdoor nature of the sanctuary makes it particularly accessible to a wide range of individuals, encouraging community engagement. The project highlights the significance of the Arcata Marsh as a welcoming, open space where people connect, relax, and engage in recreation.

This poster presents a pilot assessment of a career seminar required for sophomore or junior Sociology, and Criminology & Justice Studies Majors. On the first day, students completed a self-assessment survey measuring confidence in any existing materials and professional skills. All students indicated that support of their professional tool kit was "very important" to "important." Post-course assessment indicated that most engaged heavily in assignments supporting low confidence areas such as networking, translating their major skills and experiences for a job or internship search, and developing organizing systems for their job/internship search.