The Owl – Florida State University's Undergraduate Research Journal

Dear Readers,
I am pleased to introduce you to our latest issue of The Owl. I am honored to have served as Editor-in-Chief of Florida State's prestigious undergraduate research journal. I am truly grateful for my editors, Bryanna Major and Camila Aponte, who worked tirelessly to help deliver an outstanding collection of research. Our team is proud to present a diverse range of exceptional research showcasing the dedication and commitment of Florida State’s undergraduate researchers. I hope you will find their research as inspiring and thought-provoking as I have.
I would like to thank Eli Mckown-Dawson, Maria Aleman-Martinez, and Lydia Fertil for their unwavering support throughout my time with SCURC. A special thanks to SCURC Advisor David Advent for his invaluable guidance for my team and me.
Lastly, I would like to thank you, our readers, for your interest in our research journal. We take immense pride in presenting you with this year’s edition of The Owl and invite you to join us in celebrating our student researchers. Stay tuned for our upcoming editions!

Sincerely, Arthi Solayappan