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The Lasting Effect of Single-Use
- Charlin DuffMathematicsUndergraduate Student
- Eric MalekosMathematicsUndergraduate Student
- Skye GibneyMathematicsUndergraduate Student
Our poster displays the research and analysis we did regarding the impact of single use plastics on the environment and future projections of how lowering our usage of single-use plastics can help slow climate change. We originally did this project for the CoMap International Mathematical Modeling Competition.
The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) and Crested screamer (Chauna torquata): An evaluation of enclosure usage within a mixed-species exhibit
Kaylie Adams, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & SciencesProviding balanced and enriching enclosures is a key part of maintaining the animal welfare standards of zoos and sanctuaries. This study was designed to assess the enclosure usage patterns related to foraging opportunity of both the Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) and Crested screamer (Chauna torquata), housed within the same exhibit, at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California. These results have the potential to be extrapolated towards the betterment of exhibit designs and husbandry practices for mixed-species exhibits in zoos.
The Reintroduction of Condors Through the Tribes of Indigenous People
- Jeremy DoddsWildlifeUndergraduate Student
- HectorWildlifeUndergraduate Student
It is about the reintroduction of the condors in California in the areas of North America
The Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples and Animals
- Cosette YoderZoologyUndergraduate Student
In many Indigenous cultures animals are imbued with great spiritual significance. Their understanding of the natural world seems to be much more sophisticated and comprehensive than many people view it to be. This project will go over the interconnected relationship between animals and humans displaying the spiritual connection or view that the environment is one whole entity, not a separate entity. This interconnectedness is equivalent to the idea of caring for and respecting the natural world and one's surrounding environment. While many cultures are quite diverse, animals seem to frequently appear in creation stories, legends, ceremonies, and art.
The Relationship Between Native People and the Lamprey
- Benjamin FujitaFisheriesUndergraduate Student
- Kaitlyn ZedekerWildlifeUndergraduate Student
In our poster, we want to discuss the importance that the lamprey has to Native Americans, and how they are/were an essential source of sustenance for these people. In addition, we would like to talk about how the populations of lamprey have changed over time, and the reasons for these changes. We believe that the lamprey is a species that often gets a bad reputation, when in reality they are an extremely important species that does not get enough attention.
The Relationship Between T.E.K and Botany
- Raul Barajas-RamirezBotanyUndergraduate Student
- Harrison KummerBotanyUndergraduate Student
For our Idea Fest “Idea” we are planning on using native T.E.K within the field of Botany in terms of medicinal uses, identification and importance of plants the ecosystem in relation to native burnings. To better improve and drive the field of Botany. We will be focusing the the different types of T.E.K within the tribes surrounding humboldt county and seeing how we can incorporate it with general Botany and Ethnobotany practices such as surveying and identifying plants based on medicinal and overall characteristics of native plants around humboldt county. For this project we plan on obtaining our research through the library and hopefully the native tribes around Humboldt county.
The Relationship of the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2017 and the Quantification of Colorado River Rights for the Hualapai Tribe in Northern Arizona
- Andie WhiteEnvironmental Policy and ManagementUndergraduate Student
This poster will show the relationship of the S. 1770, the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2017 and the quantification of Colorado River rights for the Hualapai Tribe in Northern Arizona. The decision made by this settlement could set a precedent for how much water belongs to current and future tribes residing along the Colorado River.
The Response of Breeding Western Snowy Plovers to Habitat Restoration and Sea Level Rise in Coastal Northern California
- Stephanie LejaWildlifeGraduate Student
The Western Snowy Plover is threatened by habitat loss from invasive European Beachgrass. Habitat restoration is implemented to counteract this threat. A second threat to this beach-nesting bird is flooding from sea level rise due to global warming. To inform managers, we evaluated these threats using GIS geospatial analyses to compare nesting habitat features in restored areas and evaluate sea level inundation. In this preliminary study, we found plovers nested on wider beaches with more woody debris, open sand, and other nests than at random. Most nests (84%) were in restored habitat, and a two meter increase from mean sea level would result in 53% of plover nests becoming inundated.
The Role of Lgl1 in Tumor Forming Properties of Mouse Neural/Progenitor cells
- Hannah Y. CollinsBiological ScienceUndergraduate Student
In the Sprowles lab we are interested in understanding the cellular mechanisms involved in development and disease. One of the main projects in our lab is understanding the stem cell origin of glioblastoma, an aggressive and highly malignant form of brain cancer. We are investigating the role of Lethal Giant Larvae homolog 1 (Lgl1), a cell polarity protein and its role in tumor initiation and maintenance. Through the use of transgenic Lgl1 knockout mice we have isolated and propagated neural stem/progenitor cells from different region of the adult mouse brain and are investigating the functional consequences of Lgl1 deletion on signaling pathways often see to be dysregulated in cancer.
The role of the transcription factor cJun in the regulation of murine embryonic stem cell potency
- Manal Mosa HosawiBiological SciencesGraduate Student
The OCT4 gene is a POU class V transcription factor essential for establishment of the inner cell mass, pluripotency and self -renewal of embryonic stem cells (ESs). OCT4 gene expression is controlled by various mechanisms including transcription factor regulation. The AP-1 transcription factor c-Jun is known to affect proliferation, apoptosis, and cell survival. Its transcriptional activity is increased by phosphorylation of L40/42 by Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). In this study, we examine the role of c-Jun on the regulation of Oct4 expression.