Reducing polyamine levels favors osteogenic differentiation of MSCs

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Snyder-Robinson Syndrome (SRS) is a disorder that is characterized by severe osteoporosis. SRS is caused by a mutated gene coding for Spermine Synthase (SMS). SMS converts spermidine into spermine. Therefore SRS patients show increased spermidine/spermine ratios. Using bone marrow-derived Multipotent Stromal Cells, we found that supplementation with spermidine inhibits differentiation. During osteogenic differentiation the polyamine catabolic enzyme Spermidine/Spermine Acetyltransferase (SAT1) is upregulated. Also, inhibition of polyamine synthesis directly promotes osteogenesis. Therefore our results in vitro suggest that reduction of polyamines is necessary for osteogenic differentiation.

Reduction of Secondary Trauma Among Mental Health Interpreters

College of Professional Studies

Humboldt County currently has an interpretation program to assist clients with Limited English Proficiency needs who seek local mental health services. This working alliance of the mental health provider, the mental health interpreter, and the client currently has no systematic support for mental health interpreters to reduce and cope with secondary trauma. The purpose of this project is to provide a resource guide on best clinical practices regarding this working alliance, the implementation of an Interpreter Coordinator for the county, and systemic structural recommendations in order to reduce secondary trauma among mental health interpreters.

Redwood Coast Beer Trail

Matthew Gerber, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

From the primitively-brewed ‘steam beer’ of 19th century Eureka taverns, to the nano-brewed Hazy DIPA in a Crescent City warehouse today -- brewing culture remains a key social element and economic driver in Northern California's Redwood Coast. The Redwood Coast Beer Trail is an experiential destination marketing campaign that applies the principles of gastrotourism to advertise the robust craft brewery scene of Humboldt and Del Norte counties as distinct tourism assets. The Redwood Coast Beer Trail poster is a self-guided, self-paced wayfinding aide that empowers local and non-local visitors to experience the unique oddities and attributes of the region’s craft beer and cider producers.

Redwood Roots Magazine

Library

Our purpose is to provide a platform that highlights and shares stories of HSU’s community engagement in Humboldt County and beyond. We publish stories that promote deep and enriching connections through learning, to enhance inclusivity and social and environmental justice efforts within the community. Redwood Roots is a community platform that serves to provide a direct, diverse, and transparent narrative that further encourages communal collaborations between students, alumni, faculty, and community partners. Redwood Roots highlight the diverse approaches HSU students engage in by combining learning objectives with community.

Regain Literacy A Proactive Approach

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The LSEE 411 class at Humboldt State University has been working with Elementary schools in Northern California this semester, trying to bring back the play and fun of reading. We have build a relationship with our students, we have learnt that even of our students understand differently, learn differently, and can explain the world to them differently. We have an amazing experience working in one-on-one reading interventions with these students. We as the LSEE 411 classroom have learnt that the Education system is not what the schools need, we need a whole new approach on literacy.

Regional Taphonomic Processes of the Humboldt County Area

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The Archaeology Research Laboratory (ARL) and Biological Anthropology Research Center (BARC) at Humboldt State University maintain a teaching collection of faunal skeletal materials. This project will add examples of known taphonomic markers relevant to the Humboldt County area to the faunal collection. Faunal elements were deposited in nine unique burial conditions incorporating local earth materials and native plants. Elements will be recovered and accessioned in December 2019. This study provided valuable experience for undergraduate student participants and will add unique reference material to the ARL/ BARC collection.

Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

This workshop was made and presented by the members of the Formerly Incarcerated Students Club. This workshop's topic is Rehabilitation vs. Incarceration where we explain the history of incarceration, some of the issues with incarceration, and the benefits that rehabilitation has for the individual and community.

Rehabilitation Vs. Incarceration

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

This workshop was made and presented by the members of the Formerly Incarcerated Students Club. This workshop's topic is Rehabilitation VS. Incarceration where we explain the history of incarceration, some of the issues with incarceration, and the benefits that rehabilitation has for the individual and community.

Reintegration in Humboldt County

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Evidence suggests a lack of reintegration services in rural Humboldt County. In an effort to understand the disconnect between the clients and the services, we will conduct focus groups and interviews with current inmates at Humboldt County Correctional Facility, service providers and ex-offenders. We aim to promote communication between both parties that will ease the process of reentry and inhibit recidivism through empowerment and access to necessary resources. This research will serve as a guide in the planning and development of the new rehabilitation center. We will also create an easily accessible resource guide and certificates of achievement for those reentering the community.

Reintroducing Native American Culture Through Corn

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Corn has been a staple food crop for over 10,000 years, having been domesticated by aboriginal peoples in Oaxaca, Mexico. Being successfully responsive to different environmental pressures corn not only represents aboriginal survivance, it also stands as a major testimonial to their culture’s magnitude. Iroquois white corn is an ancient variety that contains a myriad of nutritional benefits which could improve the overall health of indigenous people. In a community effort to revitalize native american customs, Iroquois white corn has been reintroduced back into their daily endeavors. This effort represents a growing awareness to see past the Western portrayal of a culturally rich community.