Virtual Musical Performance by HSU Wind Ensemble

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

HSU Wind Ensemble Virtual Performance Title: Conga del Fuego Nuevo Composer: Arturo Marquez After Covid-19 caused all activities to go online, the HSU Wind Ensemble created virtual performance videos of several works for wind band. This piece, by living Mexican composer Arturo Marquez, celebrates a pre-Colombian Mexican event known as the new fire ritual.

Virtual Performance by HSU Wind Ensemble

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Musical Performance by HSU Wind Ensemble Paul Cummings, conductor The Wind Ensemble presents a virtual performance of two works for wind band: Meditation by Dwayne Milburn March from Suite for Military Band in F Major by Gustav Holst

Virus Detection and Identification Technology

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

I am reviewing the current literature on virus detection methods. Fast and reliable virus detection is critical during a virus outbreak. There are now portable rapid real-time PCR devices that accurately identify viruses in as little as 20 min. There is a lateral flow immunoassay for detecting antibodies that is currently being developed that the researchers claim has the accuracy comparable to PCR. Chemiluminescence immunoassays have also been developed that identify and quantify specific antibodies with high accuracy. Devices to detect SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses are being developed to be faster, more sensitive, more accurate, and can be customized to identify new viruses and antibodies.

Visions of Empowerment

College of Professional Studies

Utilizing Photovoice, my project supported youth exploration of the causes creating problems faced locally, as well as the ways in which the youth feel we can come together to help find solutions as a community. Through a series of focus groups, photography, and photo analysis, the youth chose a contemporary challenge that either affected them personally, or their community, and took photos of what they felt are possible causes and solutions to these social problems. This method allowed the youth to bridge connections with their community and was a form of empowerment research that supported building their self-esteem, relationship with their community, and their problem-solving skills.

Visualization of Broadleaf Cattail Root Biofilm from the Arcata Marsh via Scanning Electron Microscopy

Lillian Caballero, Chemistry Undergraduate Student

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

The Arcata Marsh is responsible for treating the wastewater of the City of Arcata so it is clean enough to release into the ocean. After undergoing preliminary processing, treatment ponds are used to remove organic matter and pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, using the symbiotic work of plants like the native broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), and the nitrogen-fixing and nitrifying bacteria that grow on their roots, to absorb these chemicals from the water. For this experiment, we observed cattail roots and root microbiota at the inlets and outlets of the pond using scanning electron microscopy, looking at the samples with up to 5000x magnification.

VO2 Maximum Protocol for Rogue Echo Fan Bike

College of Professional Studies

Finding methods to reduce foot-ground impact volume (wear and tear) while still improving or maintaining (off-season vs in-season) physiological measures such as Vo2 max can help keep athletes performing at high levels year-round. The emergence of new modes of exercise such as the Rogue Echo Bike creates the opportunity for strength and conditioning coaches to utilize these new modes in training protocols to assess and improve aerobic fitness. A protocol designed for use on the Rogue Echo Bike will reliably predict indirect Vo2 Max values in Division II and recreational female athletes.

VO2 Maximum Protocol for Rogue Echo Fan Bike

College of Professional Studies

The emergence of new modes of exercise such as the Rogue Echo Bike creates the opportunity for strength and conditioning coaches to utilize these new modes in training protocols to assess and improve aerobic fitness. While there are currently procedures to reliably predict Vo2 max indirectly in a non-laboratory setting (e.g., Cooper 1.5-mile test) there is no protocol designed to indirectly predict Vo2 max for a cyclical arm-and-leg fan bike. A protocol designed for use on the Rogue Echo Bike will reliably predict indirect Vo2 Max values in Division II female athletes.

Volunteer Opportunities Program - Hands on Experience

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Community Organizing, Event Planning, and Recruiting are things I've been able to learn and experience through the Y.E.S. House and CSLAI's Volunteer Opportunity Program. We planned 5 service events in the community this year with organizations like the Jacoby Creek Land Trust, a Seed Fair, Party for the Planet with the Sequoia Park Zoo, and Scrap Humboldt. Our team got firsthand experience in setting up opportunities and leading students to bring their passion to the community and make a difference. These opportunities have enhanced what I have been learning and are preparing me for a future of service and leadership.

Wailaki Directional Terms

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Wailaki is an indigenous Northern California language within the Dene (Athabaskan) language family historically spoken in the Eel River basin. The language is categorized as a 'sleeping' language as there are no longer living first language speakers; however, there are second language learners today. This project examines translations in texts for words used in the Wailaki directional system and determines if this system is closer to river-based systems common to Northwestern California, or cardinal direction-based systems. In addition, this research discusses the extent to which geospatial references may have been preferred to relative frames of reference involving the body (left, right).

Wailaki Postpositions

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Wailaki is an indigenous language within the Dene (Athabaskan) language family, historically spoken within the Eel River Basin. This project examines postpositions found in Wailaki texts. Unlike English which has a system of prepositions, Wailaki has a system of postpositional suffixes that indicate an object’s position in space relative to another. Words in English such as at, in, during, outside, next to, etc. modify a noun to indicate position, whereas in Wailaki this is accomplished with a suffix. Some are incorporated into verbs, as well as temporal expressions. This goal of this research was to compile a list for future language study, and use by second language learners.