Arcata Elementary After School Program

College of Professional Studies

All together we volunteered over 60 hours at Arcata Elementary After School Program where we had to chance to interact with the staff and students. During this experience we were able to work one on one with some children as well as work/play with larger groups during "clubs". Being able to give our time to these children and focus on them for the few hours we were there was a very rewarding experience that we would like to share.

Arcata Elementary School - College Corps

Kaya Murillo, College Corp Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

My poster highlights my College Corps host site, Arcata Elementary. It outlines what I have learned since being there and why I encourage others to join College Corps to expand their experience to ready them for their future career.

Arcata Marsh Fun Run/5K

College of Professional Studies

Arcata Fun Run/5K benefiting the Center Activities Outdoor Access Fund

Art is Culture, Culture is Medicine

College of Professional Studies

The aim of this project was to address the lack of Indigenous representation in the Boys & Girls Club in Klamath, which operates on the Yurok Reservation. We were tasked by the Yurok Tribe and the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods to create a culturally appropriate mural.

Assessing BDNF Levels over 30 Days via Capillary Blood

College of Professional Studies

Brain health, and the benefits of physical exercise, have been linked to a biological signaling molecule called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Numerous studies have investigated BDNF levels before and after exercise. Some benefits of increased BDNF concentration have been associated eith better cognitive functioning, memory and neuronal support. Decreased BDNF levels have been linked to poorer cognitive functioning, poorer memory recall, and apoptosis (cell death). This study investigates BDNF variability over a longer duration (30 days) through capillary-drawn blood and will do a correlational analysis to see if recent physical exercise increases circulating BDNF concentrations.

Assessing BDNF Levels over 45 days via Capillary blood

College of Professional Studies

Brain health, and the benefits of exercise, have been linked to a biological signaling molecule called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Results have been inconsistent especially in human studies, which may be attributed to incomplete information about normal variation in BDNF levels over time. This study aims to assess BDNF measurements (3 x a week) from human participants under normal life conditions over a span of up to 45 days, a longer span than has been reported in any other study to our knowledge. We will also collect their exercise activity during the study to see if there is a correlation.

Assessing The Effectiveness of Latinx Center for Academic Excellence & Cultural Space Model Mentorship

College of Professional Studies

We will be assessing the newly implemented programming model used by the LCAE in order to understand where improvements are needed and where we can identify strengths to establish best practices at the center. We will also be looking at how many people use the center and how we can focus outreach efforts in the future. This assessment is being done for internal programming purposes and to support HSU in its larger mission to improve outcomes for students of color, particularly Latinx students at HSU.

Assessing The Effectiveness of Latinx Center for Academic Excellence & Cultural Space Model Mentorship

College of Professional Studies

We will be assessing the newly implemented programming model used by the LCAE in order to understand where improvements are needed and where we can identify strengths to establish best practices at the center. We will also be looking at how many people use the center and how we can focus outreach efforts in the future. This assessment is being done for internal programming purposes and to support HSU in its larger mission to improve outcomes for students of color, particularly Latinx students at HSU.

Assessing the Tourism Potential of Orick, California

Ara Pachmayer, School of Applied Health Faculty

College of Professional Studies

The purpose of this project is to better understand the current state and potential for growth in recreation and tourism in Orick, California with the ultimate goal of driving economic development, improving quality of life for residents, and ensuring sustainable stewardship of natural and cultural resources.

Attitudes of Recognizable and Unrecognizable Disabilities in Various Contexts

Alicia Martin, Psychology Staff

College of Professional Studies

Some disabilities are apparent (i.e., recognizable), while other disabilities are not (i.e., unrecognizable). Different situational contexts (i.e. dating, marriage, work, classroom) and the type of disability being judged (recognizable or unrecognizable) may impact one’s attitudes towards those with disabilities. In addition, one’s own personal characteristics (e.g. gender, sexual orientation, and disability status) may also impact one’s disability attitudes.