Training and Continuing Education Manual for In Home Supportive Services

College of Professional Studies

This project is the creation of a training and continuing education manual for In Home Supportive Services, social workers. Gaps and barriers in training will be assessed through a survey to current staff. Results will be analyzed and considered in the development of new training materials. A variety of learning methods, as well as information on working with culturally diverse populations will be considered in the creation of the manual. The intended purpose of this project is to create equitable services to the clients, as well as providing extra education and resources to reduce burnout and turnover of staff.

Transition Age Youth Community Project

Robert Grady, Social Work Graduate Student

College of Professional Studies

This was a community project developed with The Transitional Age Youth Program of Humboldt county, which serves youth 16-26 that our houseless and/or have been in the foster care system. This program has an emphasis on working with youth that identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Our community project sought to bridge the gap that queer youth can experience when accessing gender affirming healthcare in rural areas.

Transitioning Faiths: Assimilation of Polytheistic Traditions into Monotheistic Institutions

Justin Andrew, Anthropology Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

This research project delves into the profound transition witnessed across civilizations from polytheistic belief systems to monotheistic religions. It investigates the intriguing process of absorbing polytheistic traditions and adapting them to harmonize with monotheistic institutions, highlighting how historical contexts and societal dynamics catalyzed this transformation.

Transmission Electron Micrographs of Human Embryonic Kidney Cells Post Drug Treatment

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Applying data collected during lab in BIOL 410, we treated human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells to trigger the autophagy pathway. After treating the cells in standard growth conditions and nutrient deprived conditions, we used transmission electron micrioscopy to visualize these cells in hopes of imaging the formation of autophagosomes.

Travessia (arr. Paulinho Nogueira) on Vibraphone

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The song Travessia (1967) is the title track on brazilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento's first studio album. The portuguese title translates to "bridges," which Nascimento used to sum up the transition felt during heartbreak. In 1980, brazilian jazz guitarist Paulinho Nogueira played a version of the Travessia on solo guitar with an additional intro. I found the music to Nogueira's version but I there were two main challenges in playing it on vibraphone: I needed to transpose the piece from E to F and I needed to find a way to express six-note guitar chords with four mallets. This piece was an immense challenge, but that felt like a slight inconvenience compared the joy it gave me.

Tri-Mindful: resilience, (re)indigenizing, renewal

College of Professional Studies

Tri-Mindful is a community wellness event that will raise money for our Mother (Earth) and our Sisters (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women). The mindfulness triathlon will consist of: 3k fun run/walk or 5k race, grounding exercise, and a guided meditation. The event will culminate to a space with Indigenous artists, speakers, and activities. By partnering with Seventh Generation Fund, our aim is to promote: (1) social, economic, and environmental justice for sovereign Tribal communities; (2) community wellness; and (3) holistic healing through the Indigenous traditional contemplative practice.

Tribal Foster Care Research

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The lack of tribally specific foster homes in Humboldt County is representative of the statistic that Indian children are three times likely to be placed in foster care, ninety percent of these placements are within non-native homes (CA Dept. of Social Services, 2002). This literature review will discuss the importance of having tribally specific foster homes, review tribal foster care recruitment strategies, and successful foster placement models for Native youth in agreement with ICWA objectives.

Trust of Facial Recognition in the Black Community

Michaela Old, Sociology Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Surveillance of has long contributed to the stripping of identity and experience of Blackness through derealization and depersonalization, and has continues into the digital era. Examining forms of surveillance, such as facial recognition, and the effect it has on the Black community is vital to combat its harmful effects.

Tsunami Effects and Mitigation Results for South-east Regions in Sri Lanka

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

This study examines the land-use changes along the south-east coast of Sri Lanka before and after the 2004 Tsunami to spot vulnerable areas for future monitoring efforts. A time-series vegetation change: (i) immediately after Tsunami between 2004-2005, (ii) pre-Tsunami & long-term between 2004 -2016 and (iii) post-Tsunami & long-term between 2005-2016 were mapped using Landsat TM images. The resulting series of multiple change detection models became a series of maps displaying a considerable disturbance of vegetation patterns and agricultural activity at the coastal and inland areas.

Twelve-Hour Nursing Shifts and the Impact on Patient Safety

Jaimi Wisner, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Twelve-hour shifts for nurses have become increasingly popular due to the perceived benefits, including a way to fight nursing shortages. However, recent evidence suggests that twelve-hour shifts may negatively affect patient safety. Therefore, this project argues for creating a new policy for nurses to work eight-hour rather than twelve-hour shifts. The project examines the evidence regarding the impact of twelve-hour shifts on patient safety, nurse fatigue, and avoidable errors and discusses the benefits of eight-hour shifts. This project advocates for a change towards shorter work hours for nurses to improve their productivity and increase patient safety.