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Species-Specific Responses To Various Cat Food Bait, Kamiell Wanner Jan 2026

Species-Specific Responses To Various Cat Food Bait, Kamiell Wanner

IdeaFest 2026

This research project investigates how different flavors of commercially available wet cat food utilized as bait influences wildlife visitation frequency and species diversity. 19 motion-activated trail cameras were deployed within a forested area in Humboldt County to compare wildlife responses. This study aims to assess species-specific attraction and deterrence effects of different bait flavors and test the hypothesis that certain bait flavors will significantly increase wildlife visitation frequency and diversity, while others will have neutral or deterrent effects on specific species. By examining how bait flavor influences visitation patterns, this research will provide insights to optimize bait selection for wildlife …

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Analyzing Red Panda Behavior As An Indicator Of Welfare, Megan Kollias Jan 2026

Analyzing Red Panda Behavior As An Indicator Of Welfare, Megan Kollias

IdeaFest 2026

My project examines the daily activity budget of a singular red panda at the Sequoia Park Zoo, quantifying how behavior compare to wild red panda datasets as an indicator of animal welfare. Using an ethogram and systematic observations, I analyze how closely these patterns align and identify husbandry features that may influence the expression of natural behavior.

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Spatial Segregation Of Raptor Species Along Utility Line In Northern California, Isabel Bunten Jan 2026

Spatial Segregation Of Raptor Species Along Utility Line In Northern California, Isabel Bunten

IdeaFest 2026

Data analysis of raptors choosing for the same or different perching sections of a continuous line of utility wires along a highway in Arcata.

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2026 Mcm Problem A: Modeling Smartphone Battery Drain, Jonathan David Juarez Jan 2026

2026 Mcm Problem A: Modeling Smartphone Battery Drain, Jonathan David Juarez

IdeaFest 2026

This study develops a continuous-time model of smartphone battery discharge incorporating activity-dependent current demand and temperature-driven degradation. Simulations evaluate battery performance under common usage scenarios and varying states of health. Results indicate that high-energy activities significantly accelerate depletion, while battery aging and elevated temperatures reduce overall runtime. Model predictions align with benchmark data and observed usage patterns, demonstrating the framework’s ability to replicate realistic discharge behavior. The model provides a practical approach for estimating battery life and assessing the impact of user behavior and thermal conditions.

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Impact Of Urbanization On Morning Chorus Initiation In Songbirds, Ari Stanley Jan 2026

Impact Of Urbanization On Morning Chorus Initiation In Songbirds, Ari Stanley

IdeaFest 2026

The natural phenomenon of the avian morning chorus is a widely utilized mechanism by numerous songbird species to communicate within and across their habitat (Brown and Handford 2003). Anthropogenic factors associated with urban landscapes can influence songbird behavior and alter the way these species interact with their environment (Marín-Gómez and MacGregor-Fors 2021). Morning chorus initiation serves as a strong indicator of urban habitat quality and suitability for songbird species. This study focuses on the impact of urbanization on the initiation of morning chorus in various songbird species across Arcata, CA. Passive acoustic monitoring is utilized to collect auditory data on …

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The Effects Of Restoration On Coastal Dune Arthropods, Markus Orr Jan 2026

The Effects Of Restoration On Coastal Dune Arthropods, Markus Orr

IdeaFest 2026

Coastal dune ecosystems have been significantly altered through extensive vegetation removal and human development, and through the establishment of European beach grass. Arthropods play an important role in decomposition and nutrient cycling, and are highly sensitive to changes in vegetation structure. Thus, they are strong indicators of environmental changes and restoration success. This project aimed to evaluate the effects of dune restoration on arthropod abundance and species composition through comparison between restored and unrestored dune sites in the Humboldt County, California, which can then be used to evaluate the progress and success of restoration efforts.

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Effects Of Alternate Tagging Methods On Mallards, Riley Towry-Jenkins Jan 2026

Effects Of Alternate Tagging Methods On Mallards, Riley Towry-Jenkins

IdeaFest 2026

This study examines how alternative tagging methods affect duck behavior using scan sampling to quantify activity budgets. Birds were observed across control and treatment phases, with behaviors categorized (e.g., resting, swimming, preening) and converted into proportional time for standardized comparison. Statistical analyses tested differences between groups while accounting for individual variation and acclimation over time. Results identify which behaviors are most affected by treatment and the role of individual differences. This approach highlights how tagging influences behavior and the importance of accounting for variability in wild bird studies.

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Modeling Murders: Following The Yorkshire Ripper, Alexis Garcia Jan 2026

Modeling Murders: Following The Yorkshire Ripper, Alexis Garcia

IdeaFest 2026

When working to identify active serial killers, police collect data on the killer’s behavioral patterns to predict their activity. Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper, started killing in the 1900s and primarily targeted women from red-light districts. This project uses an agent-based modeling approach that incorporates the behavioral choices of Sutcliffe to predict the home location of a killer with similar traits. The accuracy of our model was measured by calculating the distance between the predicted and the true house location of the killer. This model shows the effectiveness of using an agent-based model to simulate a serial …

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Effects Of Depth, Microhabitat Exposure, And Marine Protection On Abalone Size And Abundance In Mendocino County, California, Jovanni Flores Jan 2026

Effects Of Depth, Microhabitat Exposure, And Marine Protection On Abalone Size And Abundance In Mendocino County, California, Jovanni Flores

IdeaFest 2026

Abalone populations in Northern California have declined due to overharvesting and environmental stressors. This study examines how marine protection, depth, and microhabitat exposure influence abalone size and abundance. Using scuba-based transect surveys, we compare populations inside a Marine Conservation Area and a nearby unprotected site. We predict larger and more abundant abalone in protected areas and in sheltered microhabitats. This research helps evaluate the effectiveness of marine protected areas in supporting recovery of this ecologically and economically important species.

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Safer Pediatric Asthma Telephone Triage In A Rural Tribal-Serving Primary Care Network, Wayne Barton Jan 2026

Safer Pediatric Asthma Telephone Triage In A Rural Tribal-Serving Primary Care Network, Wayne Barton

IdeaFest 2026

In a rural primary care clinic, pediatric asthma telephone triage is a high-risk process because nurses must make rapid decisions based on caregiver report alone. Inconsistent assessment, documentation, disposition, and follow-up may delay escalation, increase avoidable urgent care use, and worsen inequities, including for American Indian/Alaska Native children. This theoretical quality improvement project proposes caregiver asthma action plans with teach-back, a standardized RN triage workflow with EHR prompts and training, and a closed-loop follow-up protocol to improve safety, consistency, and timely follow-up.

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Improving Suicide Screening In Oncology: High-Risk Older Adults And Males, Dezeray Stevens Jan 2026

Improving Suicide Screening In Oncology: High-Risk Older Adults And Males, Dezeray Stevens

IdeaFest 2026

Suicide risk among patients with cancer is often overlooked, despite being significantly higher than in the general population, especially among older adults and males. In many inpatient oncology settings, screening is inconsistent and limited to admission, leaving changes in distress undetected. This quality improvement project proposes a structured, multilevel approach, including standardized screening, improved communication, and policy-driven protocols. Guided by the Johns Hopkins model, the goal is to improve early identification and timely intervention. Expected outcomes include increased screening consistency, better recognition of distress, and improved patient safety.

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Improving Follow-Up For Uncontrolled Hypertension In Humboldt County, Tammy Liebl Jan 2026

Improving Follow-Up For Uncontrolled Hypertension In Humboldt County, Tammy Liebl

IdeaFest 2026

High blood pressure is a leading cause of preventable stroke and heart disease, with rural populations experiencing worse outcomes. In primary care, elevated blood pressure is often identified, but follow-up is not always consistent or timely. Disparities in blood pressure control also exist across racial and ethnic groups. This quality improvement project focuses on strengthening follow-up through nurse-led interventions, including home monitoring support, follow-up calls, and standardized clinic workflows. Improving consistency in care may increase blood pressure control and reduce preventable complications.

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The Menstrual Cycle, Dual-Hormone Hypothesis, And Competition: Implications For Athletic Performance, Gaia O'Neil Jan 2026

The Menstrual Cycle, Dual-Hormone Hypothesis, And Competition: Implications For Athletic Performance, Gaia O'Neil

IdeaFest 2026

This study examines how testosterone and cortisol interact to influence competitive drive and athletic performance in female collegiate athletes. Guided by the dual-hormone hypothesis, researchers predicted that testosterone would enhance competitiveness when cortisol is low. Results showed a significant interaction predicting competitive drive, but no effect on sprint performance. Additionally, menstrual cycle phase did not significantly impact hormones, motivation, or performance, suggesting that hormonal fluctuations may shape psychological aspects of competition more than physical outcomes.

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Oil Painting & Environmental Conservation, Tobey Greenberg Jan 2026

Oil Painting & Environmental Conservation, Tobey Greenberg

IdeaFest 2026

A detailed overview of wildlife research based painting portfolio and an in depth look into how I've connected environmental/wildlife conservation activism to 2D oil paintings.

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This Is Your Brain On Magnets, Evan Carleton-Sniff Jan 2026

This Is Your Brain On Magnets, Evan Carleton-Sniff

IdeaFest 2026

Research on the effects of rTMS when used in stroke rehab for motor function recovery.

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Entry Surface And Hole Path Deviations In Inclined Bone Drilling, Trevor Liepa Jan 2026

Entry Surface And Hole Path Deviations In Inclined Bone Drilling, Trevor Liepa

IdeaFest 2026

This study focuses on improving surgical precision by examining top surface deviation and hole path during drilling across various inclination angles and spindle speeds. By analyzing these geometric outcomes, the study aims to better understand tool deviation and its relationship to drilling forces. A clearer understanding of how these factors influence hole trajectory and entry conditions directly impacts screw hole quality. Ultimately, improving control over top surface deviation and hole path can lead to more accurate drilling and better surgical outcomes.

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Foraging Habitat Selection Of Shorebirds Based In Seclusion, Cody Kangas Jan 2026

Foraging Habitat Selection Of Shorebirds Based In Seclusion, Cody Kangas

IdeaFest 2026

My study looked to see if shorebirds had a preference of foraging habitat based on how secluded the habitat is. I had 3 sites for data collection that varied in seclusion levels which were high, moderate, and low seclusion. The time of day for data collection was determined by the tide and was kept consistent throughout the whole study. This study was conducted locally at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary during the current spring semester of 2026. Data collection was collected by identifying and counting each individual for each species at one site for 10-15 minutes at each site.

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Celebrating Black Excellence: The Impact Of The High School Sash Ceremony, Latasha Amos Jan 2026

Celebrating Black Excellence: The Impact Of The High School Sash Ceremony, Latasha Amos

IdeaFest 2026

The High School Sash Ceremony significantly enhances Black graduates’ cultural identity, community belonging, and educational aspirations. In a study using surveys, interviews, and focus groups with 87 participants, 94% reported increased cultural pride, 89% felt stronger connection to the Black community, and 78% noted positive impacts on their educational goals. These findings highlight the ceremony’s role in fostering belonging, addressing systemic inequities, and promoting educational equity in predominantly white institutions, suggesting that expanding and integrating such culturally affirming celebrations can strengthen support for Black students and their families.

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Bat Species Richness Between Parks And Patch Size In Arcata, Ca, Jesse Campbell Jan 2026

Bat Species Richness Between Parks And Patch Size In Arcata, Ca, Jesse Campbell

IdeaFest 2026

Bat species diversity can be influenced by landscape features in both urban and natural areas, especially due to habitat fragmentation. The main objective of this study will be determining if bat species richness varies according to different patch sizes across three parks in Arcata, California. We hypothesized that the largest park would have the most species richness present, and if the number of species found at a particular site is higher than adjacent sites, then habitat maintenance for foraging and roosting opportunities can be concentrated toward that area.

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Data-Informed Social Work Curriculum: Modeling The Use Of The California Healthy Kids Survey For School-Linked Practicums, Thea Lamers Jan 2026

Data-Informed Social Work Curriculum: Modeling The Use Of The California Healthy Kids Survey For School-Linked Practicums, Thea Lamers

IdeaFest 2026

This project highlights the implementation and impact of data-informed social work curriculum with school-linked practicums. Through creating a curriculum that connected public data dashboards to students practicum placements, social work students critically evaluated publicly available data. This curriculum exemplified the required generalist social work competency of understanding the relationship between practice-informed research and research-informed practice. This project synthesizes the curriculum and student reflections from pre and post surveys, as well as a reflective memo assignment completed after the class.

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Ca State Libraries Queer Elders Archive, Sol Mcjimsey Jan 2026

Ca State Libraries Queer Elders Archive, Sol Mcjimsey

IdeaFest 2026

At Queer Humboldt this spring, us College Corps interns have been working on the Youth-Led Queer Elder Library Archive project, where we lead interviews on the stories of local 2S/LGBTQIA+ older adults and senior citizens, and edit them into interview videos.     One of the biggest challenges in the queer community is the generational divide – older 2S/LGBTQIA+ members lose touch with the younger community’s goals, and youths don’t know how to find predecessors or role models. While not as robust as in big cities, the queer community in Humboldt County has a rich history. This project aims to build bridges …

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Outdoor Recreation Kickoff, Olivia Hicks Jan 2026

Outdoor Recreation Kickoff, Olivia Hicks

IdeaFest 2026

This project focuses on planning and developing an Outdoor Recreation Festival at Cal Poly Humboldt to connect incoming students with local outdoor opportunities and resources. The event is designed to increase awareness of recreation options in the Arcata area while fostering partnerships between campus organizations and local businesses. Through event planning, outreach, and coordination, this project aims to create a sustainable model that encourages student engagement in outdoor recreation.

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Novel Tests Of Gravity Below 50 Microns, Rowan Botts Jan 2026

Novel Tests Of Gravity Below 50 Microns, Rowan Botts

IdeaFest 2026

he development of a unified theory encompassing the Standard Model and General Relativity often necessitates theorizing features that violate the Weak Equivalence Principle (WEP) and/or the gravitational Inverse-Square Law (ISL). Such a violation would indicate our current understanding of gravity is incomplete. Undergraduate researchers and faculty members at Cal Poly Humboldt are performing an experiment to measure gravitational influence at ranges less than 50 microns in an attempt to identify any deviations and explore the significance such a discovery would have. Using a compositional-dipole torsion pendulum and an oscillating attractor mass, torque is created on the pendulum to study its …

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A Strawberry’S Meaning, Ava Bauch, Michaela Barthel, Cacee Danielson, Brooke Kraft Jan 2026

A Strawberry’S Meaning, Ava Bauch, Michaela Barthel, Cacee Danielson, Brooke Kraft

OER Materials

This lesson plan provides a culturally responsive and interdisciplinary learning experience for second-grade students by integrating social studies, literacy, and character education through the topic of strawberries in Cherokee culture. Using the 5E instructional model students learn that items in nature can hold important meaning for different cultures. The lesson aligns with standards focused on identifying how people are influenced by their environment and how natural resources can shape traditions and beliefs. Students begin by discussing their own experiences with strawberries and sharing what strawberries mean to them. This opening activity activates prior knowledge and helps students understand that objects …

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Strawberry Exploration: Using Our Senses, Ava Bauch, Michaela Barthel, Cacee Danielson, Brooke Kraft Jan 2026

Strawberry Exploration: Using Our Senses, Ava Bauch, Michaela Barthel, Cacee Danielson, Brooke Kraft

OER Materials

This lesson plan provides an engaging inquiry-based science experience for second-grade students by using strawberries as a hands-on tool for exploring the five senses and developing observation skills. The lesson aligns with science standards focused on planning and conducting investigations based on observable properties. Students learn how scientists use their senses to gather information while also building communication and collaboration skills. The central focus is for students to investigate strawberries through sight, touch, smell, and taste, then record and compare their findings with classmates. The lesson begins with an introduction to the five senses through visuals and guided discussion. Students …

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Case Study Of The Loch Ness Monster, Ava Bauch, Cami Mayo, Sean Savage Jan 2026

Case Study Of The Loch Ness Monster, Ava Bauch, Cami Mayo, Sean Savage

OER Materials

This lesson plan presents an engaging interdisciplinary learning experience for fourth-grade students that integrates social studies and language arts through the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. Using the 5E instructional model, students investigate the legend while developing literacy and geographic reasoning skills. The lesson aligns with standards requiring students to make inferences using text evidence and use geographic tools to gather and report information. Students begin by examining a map of Scotland through See-Think-Wonder and Think-Pair-Share strategies, using observation and discussion to identify locations and making predictions about where the Loch Ness Monster story takes place. This opening activity …

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Ecosystem Of The Loch Ness Monster, Ava Bauch, Cami Mayo, Sean Savage Jan 2026

Ecosystem Of The Loch Ness Monster, Ava Bauch, Cami Mayo, Sean Savage

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This lesson plan provides an engaging interdisciplinary learning experience for fourth-grade students by combining language arts and science through the theme of the Loch Ness ecosystem. Using the 5E instructional model students build understanding of ecosystems, food webs, and informational text comprehension. The lesson aligns with standards focused on making inferences with text evidence and constructing arguments about how plants and animals use structures for survival, growth, and reproduction. Students begin by analyzing an image of the Loch Ness Monster and discussing what they see, think, and wonder. This introductory activity activates prior knowledge from earlier lessons while encouraging curiosity …

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Amplifying Counterstories And Testimonios About Latine Rural Youth: A Case Study Of The Educational Experience Of Oaxacan-American Youth In Rural Humboldt County, Lorena Cortez Jan 2026

Amplifying Counterstories And Testimonios About Latine Rural Youth: A Case Study Of The Educational Experience Of Oaxacan-American Youth In Rural Humboldt County, Lorena Cortez

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

As the Latine community has increased in rural Humboldt County and in rural regions across the country, educators and researchers have struggled to address the needs of this student population. These challenges are reinforced by deficit perspectives that frame multicultural and multilingual student populations as “culturally lacking” or as “English learners”. Such narratives continue to drive policy in the K-12 education system and contribute to persistent inequities; Latine students represent the lowest educational attainment across other rural student populations (Sansone, 2023, p.60). To challenge these deficit narratives, this research applies a LatCrit methodological framework to create testimonios, a form of …

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Foreword, Jedediah Britton-Purdy, Justin Deystone Jan 2026

Foreword, Jedediah Britton-Purdy, Justin Deystone

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Law As A Form Of Life: On Capitalism And Critical Theory, Justin Deystone Jan 2026

Law As A Form Of Life: On Capitalism And Critical Theory, Justin Deystone

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