Invasive plant removal at coastal dunes impacts invertebrate assemblages

Theodore Lee, Wildlife Undergraduate Student

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

The effects of habitat restoration on invertebrate communities is poorly studied. This project compared the diversity, evenness, and differences in terrestrial invertebrate species composition between 5 local coastal dunes.

Investigating How LGL1 Loss Affects the Murine Brain Cytoarchitecture

Madison Gutierrez, Biological Sciences Graduate Student

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Lethal (2) giant larvae 1 (Lgl1) maintains cell polarity and regulates cell migration. Its dysregulation is linked to gliomas, suggesting a role in tumor development. Glioblastomas may originate from neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) accumulating mutations. Loss of Lgl1 in NPCs leads to cancer-like traits, including increased migration and altered signaling. Scanning electron microscopy can reveal morphological changes. This study compares WT and Lgl1 KO murine brain tissue, aiming to uncover changes associated with Lgl1 loss, offering insights into gliomagenesis.

Is Ice effective for acute injuries or should it go away?

Cali Martino, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

My research project is about whether ice for acute injuries is effective. Evidence of how the body naturally heals damaged tissue doesn't line up with why we use ice on injuries. Ice helps with pain and swelling. Ice limits blood flow known as vasoconstriction which the body already naturally does. Staying in extended time in vasoconstriction may affect the healing of the injury. Ice has more negative effects that no one thinks of. PEACE & LOVE injury management is new and more people should know about it. Research should be done for the effectiveness of all elements.

KCACTF Poster

Sophia Escudero, Dance, Music, & Theatre Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

A small collection of photos from my trip to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Spokane.

KCACTF: Opportunity, Experience, Expression and Knowledge

Stephan Chittenden, Art + Film Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

I will be sharing my experiences at KCACTF with an emphasis on sharing the opportunities available, but also how to manage time and expectations. In terms of opportunities I will be covering workshops but also NEXSTEP and the callbacks for summer internships, schools or jobs that can result from this experience. Beyond this, I want to cover when to take opportunities , and knowing when you've taken on too much.

KCACTF:Community, Art, Activism

Filip Amborski, School of Engineering Graduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

A presentation of the benefits for students looking to expand their network and skills in terms of acting, singing, and technical production knowledge. The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival provides opportunities to connect with peers from other schools, instructors from across the region, and working industry professionals. Students build their capacity to work in teams, expand their understanding of performance arts, and engage with the most contemporary material that is currently being developed. This experience can provide key exposure to new methodologies, and also offer opportunities to pursue summer and graduate programs, with additional scholarship considerations.

Kenned Center American College Theatre Festival

Benji Salisbury, Dance, Music, & Theatre Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

I attended so many amazing workshops, keynotes, and auditions at the Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival held in Spokane, Washington that blew me away...

Macroinvertebrate Abundance Decreases Waterfowl Diversity

Rachel Higuera , Wildlife Undergraduate Student

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

The relationship between macroinvertebrate communities and waterfowl is still an understudied topic. I wanted to know how macroinvertebrate richness could influence waterfowl species and their abundance. I conducted my study at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, setting up random systematic sites 100 meters from each other. Each site was sampled for waterfowl point counts within a 50 meter radius and invertebrates were collected via D-net sweeps and a core sample. Invertebrates collected were then euthanized in 70% ethanol and identified to family in the lab. My results showed a negative correlation between macroinvertebrate abundance compared to waterfowl diversity.

Mammal presence in coastal foredunes dominated by European beachgrass.

Ethan Franco, Wildlife Undergraduate Student

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

My research project investigates the relationship between the invasive European beachgrass, Ammophila arenaria, and mammal presence in the foredunes of Gold Bluffs beach within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

Manual Therapies in Myofascial Pain and The Application of Trigger Point Therapy

Alexandria Sekulski, School of Applied Health Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

Myofascial manipulation techniques have gained prominence in pain management due to their ability to address musculoskeletal issues, alleviate pain, and improve overall function. This review encompasses various manual therapy approaches such as trigger point release therapy, and self-myofascial release. These techniques target main symptoms of fascial restrictions, muscle tightness, and trigger points. The aim of these techniques can improve blood flow and as a result restore pain perception in the tissue. Integrating myofascial manipulation techniques with regular exercise therapy and stretching protocols interventions provides a comprehensive approach to pain management.