How Traditional Ecological Knowledge Informs Scientific Research

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Traditional ecological knowledge has great potential with regard to its ability to inform and direct scientific research. We will be exploring various aspects of traditional ecological knowledge for the purpose of pinpointing and observing important changes in -- and uses for -- native plant and animal species over time, in order to find areas that would benefit from greater scientific attention or conservation efforts.

How Tribes Saved Bison from Extinction

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

I'm going to be doing my research on how the Indigenous people are reintroducing bison back from the brink of extinction on the great plains. The tribes along the Great Plains have started several programs for the reintroduction of the bison along the Great Plains.

How Working an On-Campus, Part-Time Job Can Improve Retention Rates Among Racially Minoritized Students Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree

College of Professional Studies

Having a part-time job is a necessary part of life for many college students. It is possible that working an on-campus part-time job can have a positive effect on student retention, especially for racially minoritized students. This research investigated if there is a correlation between persistence to graduation and on-campus part-time employment for racially minoritized students by examining sense of community, self-reliance, and sense of self. Additionally, four professional academic advisors were interviewed about advising students who are working while in college.

HSU OER Adoption Workflow

Library

A look at how the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) can integrate equity, accessibility, and universal design principles. This project was funded by a grant from the CSU Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) program, 2019-2020.

HSU Publishing Catalog 2021

Library

The HSU Publishing Catalog of 2021 includes the books, journals, reprints, and collections published by Humboldt State University Press, Geospatial Institute, and HSU departments and centers.

HSU Radical Leadership Development Project (RLDP)

College of Professional Studies

The Radical Leadership Developed is a research and curriculum project aimed to assist these, and other groups, in adopting a leadership program based the interview of 23 HSU students leaders during the academic year 2016-2017. Based on in-depth, face-to-face interview, the researchers developed a 12 week leadership program aimed at students . The purpose of the project was two-fold: (1)t o learn from students leaders which leadership skills and knowledge helped the most while participating in social, cultural and political activities while attending HSU; and (2) to develop a 12-week curriculum to develop the next generation of students leaders.

HSU River Otter Citizen Science Project

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

We are interested in describing the distribution and demography of otters on the coasts, wetlands, and watersheds in Humboldt, Del Norte, and surrounding counties. The river otter (Lontra canadensis) is a key bio-indicator of the health of our environment as they sit at the top of this water-based food chain. Unlike most otter habitats around the world, it is thought that the Pacific north coast still supports a thriving otter population. The initial goals of the study are to: establish a network of otter observers; assess spatial and temporal variation in otter distribution; conduct observational studies on otter foraging; assess diet, home range, and site faithfulness.

HSU SkillShops: Campus Collaborations that Motivate Student Learning

Library

Our poster discusses SkillShop development from Fall 2013 - Fall 2016 and our focus on student learning and motivation. We have adapted John Keller’s ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) Model of Motivation Theory for designing SkillShops workshops. Learn about the lesson planning questions that SkillShop facilitators use to design lesson plans for 50-minute drop-in workshops, to ensure that workshop content connects the learner to their coursework, personal and professional growth, and supports independent learning. This poster will share the data on SkillShop themes and attendance compared to campus data and the partnerships that have expanded HSU SkillShops.

HSU Student Disability Awareness

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

This is an evaluation of the awareness of the existence of the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) on HSU Campus. The purpose of this study is to better understand campus awareness of student services such as the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC). Though there are numerous resources on campus, our hypothesis is students are not fully aware of the Student Disability Resource Center on campus. Therefore, to better understand how students learn about the services our research question is: How can we improve campus wide awareness among the HSU community of the services of the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).

HSU VETS Outdoor Program

College of Professional Studies

HSU VETS Outdoor program is a recreational based program designed to assist student veterans in their transition for military to civilian/student life. Recreation has long been shown to provide therapeutic benefits to those who engage in it. The HSU VETS Outdoor program is no exception and increases the overall wellbeing of veterans on campus by creating support networks and reestablishing bonds familiar to those who have served in the military furthermore assisting the veterans ability to be a successful student. The HSU VETS Outdoor Program runs year around and participates in a variety of recreational outings from skiing/snowboarding in the winter to rafting in the summer.