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Spring 2023 OWL
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023)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
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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2022)
Dear Reader,
I hope you relish in the research on these pages as much as I did.
Being the Editor-in-Chief of Florida State's prestigious undergraduate
research journal was an unparalleled honor. The insights you are about
to discover are a product of the passions and dedication of incredibly
talented undergraduate students.I want to thank my editors for the long hours poured over
submissions and the perceptive observations that fostered this issue's
diverse selection of research. Also, a warm thank you to David Advent,
SCURC's Advisor, for his patience and compassion during the
unfortunate tribulations The Owl faced this year.Before you commence your journey into this issue's pages, I advise
you to reflect on what conducting research really means. To me, Zora
Neale Hurston’s words emulate the most truth: "Research is formalized
curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.”Yours,
Ana Dolorit -
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2021)
This issue showcases the remarkable work of yet another talented cohort of current and recently graduated FSU students. Vol. 11 No. 2 features five articles and one research-based creative work spanning a wide array of topics. The rich disciplinary diversity represented in this issue reflects the flourishing research community at FSU, which includes undergraduate student researchers from a wealth of different departments and majors. Biology, chemistry, clinical and health psychology, literature, and creative historical analysis are all represented. This variety continues The Owl’s tradition of showcasing student work from a multitude of disciplines in each issue.
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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2017)
Dear Reader,
As a fervent researcher, I have come to see and acknowledge the magic of research in my everyday life; when you research, you not only discover fascinating details surrounding your area of study, but you also discover fascinating details about your own capacity, about your heart, about your mind.I see myself as a nervous and uncoordinated Sophomore, excited to learn about research through FSU’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, an opportunity that, though cliche, changed the path of my life immensely. Here I am, two years later, the Editor-in-Chief of my university’s research journal, conducting exciting research with an esteemed professor, teaching young students about the benefits of research, and working with an incredible team of research enthusiasts to produce a beautiful edition of The Owl. Life is good.
On that note, I, my associate editors, and Dr. Owlivia Hoot, P.h.D., hope that you devour this seventh edition of our journal. The articles that span these pages are the direct result of the undergraduate research culture that is so prevalent and so powerful here at Florida State, and we are happy to publish such inspiring and knowledgeable work by such inspiring and knowledgeable students.
Cheers to Florida State, cheers to passionate undergraduate researchers, cheers to great opportunity, and cheers to us - the future of research and the future of Florida State.
In Vires, Artes, Mortes,
McKenna Britton
Editor-in-Chief
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The Best of The Owl
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016)Dear Reader,
With delight, we present to you the sixth annual edition of The Owl, the Florida State University undergraduate research journal. This issue, published in honor of our sixth anniversary as a publication on campus, showcases the diverse endeavors embarked on by our current and former undergraduate classes and is consequently themed, “The Best of The Owl.”
From current explorations of genome engineering in biology and examinations of biological sex characteristics in anthropology to former research in fields such as communication disorders, the diversity amongst the works published exemplify the excellence of our undergraduates. We are immensely satisfied to continue publishing student ventures and promote interdisciplinary discussions on campus, both within and outside of the classroom.
Florida State’s position as a top-tier research university extends to the undergraduate class and is embodied within the continued publication of this journal. With the support of the Student Council for Undergraduate Research and Creativity and our continued partnership with the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, we aim to expand the range of opportunities for students to explore research throughout all stages of their undergraduate careers. It is our hope that the works presented within this publication will inspire you to explore your own intellectual and scholastic opportunities for engagement in all aspects of life.
In Vires, Artes, Mores,
Alyssa Knisley
Editor in Chief
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2015)
Dear Reader,
With pride, we give you the fifth annual issue of The Owl, Florida State
University’s undergraduate research journal. In this issue, we are honored
to present an astounding selection of interesting and diverse research
endeavors that the undergraduate students at Florida State have undertaken.Our mission is to share the finest undergraduate research with other
undergraduates at Florida State and the general public, to embrace the
strength of our research-driven university.With this volume we examine a multitude of issues, from exploration of the
conflict in Northern Ireland to the historical significance of Horace Greely
to the diversity of dietary habits in West African immigrants. We highlight
in this issue our diversity as a university, featuring five articles from five
different departments at Florida State. Intermixing local and national issues
with groundbreaking research in each field allows us to embrace powerful
knowledge that also functions on a practical level. We are thrilled to uphold
Florida State’s long history of excellence with top-tier research completed by undergraduates. We continue to uphold our commitment to undergraduate research, increasing our audience and increasing the range of support to include expansive funding for stellar undergraduates to share their research through travel to conferences.This year, as we enter our fifth year at Florida State, we embraced new
challenges and improved our reach more than ever.This year saw the first ever workshop hosted by The Owl, in conjunction
with the Student Council for Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Research Ambassadors. This year, we also increased our cooperation
with the FSU Libraries to launch our new website, theowl.fsu.edu. We are
extremely excited to continue working with the FSU Libraries to publish
more content electronically in conjunction with our yearly print edition.In Vires, Artes, Mores,
Sean Freeman
Edior-in-Chief
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