Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East. This year, the journal has seen a number of changes, not the least being the retirement of Associate Librarian Sue McFadden, who shepherded the journal during its first six years. Associate Librarian of Instruction and Outreach KT Lowe has stepped in as the managing editor. 

This year marked an experiment. This past Fall, a section of HON-H303 was dedicated to producing the journal. Eight students were tasked to review submissions, issue suggested corrections and select articles for publication. The majority of what you will read in these pages is the result of their careful decisions.

Student Editors: 

Ella Claypoole

Drew DeWitt

Randy Dollente

Ashley Russell

Kameron Linback

Casey Smith

Jesse Thomas

Taylor Wiand

Cover art and layout design:

Matthew Dilworth

Individual Articles to be included in Fall 2025 issue

Provides the fall 2024 accepted articles for publication

New Writers Special Issue    V.6.1.5

"Composition courses are important spaces for student writers. Alongside other introductory courses, composition introduces students to university-level expectations for writing and lays a foundation for the kind of thinking and writing upon which future courses in the major build. To see students thoughtfully and critically engage with writing tasks in these spaces is exciting, and, as Director of the Writing Program and Chair of the English Department, we are delighted to showcase some of the best writing that appeared in Indiana University East’s writing program during 2023."

Kelly Blewett, PhD  &  Tanya Perkins, MA, MFA,

Co-Editors
New Writer Special Issue
Journal of Student Research at IU East (JSRIUE)

Journal of Student Research at IU East -volume 6.1 Spring 2024

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Issue of the Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East (JSRIUE). This issue provides the work submitted by IU East students and edited by faculty, staff and retirees to support the student’s path toward self-actualization. In this way students become aware of their own authority, establish practices of sharing, rewriting, and publication. We hope you enjoy this high-quality issue that is informative and scholarly. We recognize and thank the JSRIUE editors and authors who worked together to deliver the publication JSRIUE Volume 6.1 2024.

This is the first time for issue #2.

Welcome to the Fall 2023 Issue of the Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East (JSRIUE). We hope you enjoy this high-quality issue that is informative and scholarly. We recognize and thank the JSRIUE editors and authors who worked together to deliver the publication JSRIUE Volume 5.2 2023

Good Reading!

Published: 2023-11-02

This issue represents winning student writers from Reading, Writing & Inquiry (ENG W131), Science Writing (ENG W230) and Argumentative Writing (ENG W270). This event begins a path for continual growth from First Year Students to Graduates to experience high impact practices.  The goal is for students to anticipate and enjoy opportunities for research, scholarly, and creative practices as they experience higher education.

JSRIUE  V5 celebrates the accomplishments of dedicated undergraduate and graduate students' research, scholarship, & creative activity. We are working toward a high-quality journal published by Indiana University East.  Enjoy the students' articles and sustainability opportunities on campus .

"On behalf of Journal of Student Research at IU East (JSRIUE) and my co-editors, I am pleased to present volume four of the journal. This volume exhibits the dedication of featured Indiana University East’s students as they worked diligently to research topics in their disciplines, provide personal narratives on their learning, and/or create visuals to showcase learned material.It was exciting working alongside students in the editing process as they finalized their work for publication. I marvel at the passion these students put into their writing and research, and I know this drive will be an asset in their ventures beyond IU East." Emmy Price, MA, Graduate Editor

The articles in this issue are a mix of SUMRs, Honors Program, SRD (Student Research Day) 2022, and students from the School of Business  & Economics. Included images are from IU East art students who submitted to the Cover Art Contest.

Editor’s Note

I am delighted to announce the 2021 issue of the Journal of Student Research at IU East (JSRIUE). In my recent work as a graduate student editor for this year’s issue of JSRIUE, I have had the pleasure of working with students and their work while learning more about fascinating topics students have researched. Robinson’s piece, “The Biochemistry of Attraction,” particularly stands out as interesting—discussing some of the different aspects of attraction that drive humans to seek love.

Despite the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Indiana University East students and faculty pulled together (albeit virtually) to produce this year’s magnificent publication and collection of student research. I continue to promote the Journal of Student Research at IU East to students—encouraging current IUE students to submit their research, scholarship, and creative activity for future publications of JSRIUE.

Emmy Price
Graduate Student Editor for 2021 issue of JSRIUE

Welcome to the second, standard issue of the Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East (JSRIUE). The research, scholarly, and creative projects represented in this issue demonstrate IU East students’ accomplishments. The variety and depth of topics our students examine provide keen insights and solid synthesis of ideas and findings. The production of these articles exhibits evidence of the impact research and creativity have on learning, our students, and our faculty. This issue includes eight students work often with the support of faculty mentors and editors. We hope you enjoy this high-quality issue that is informative and scholarly. We recognize and thank the JSRIUE editors and authors who worked together to deliver the publication. 

COVID-19 offers many obstacles to the production of this issue.

Good Reading,

Sue McFadden, MLS
Associate Librarian for Research
Editor and Journal Manager

This supplement to the JSRIUE curates Student Research Day (SRD) for 2017, 2018, and 2019

The research, scholarly, and creative projects represented in this issue demonstrate IU East students’ accomplishments. The variety and depth of topics our students examine provide keen insights and solid synthesis of ideas and findings. The production of these articles exhibits evidence of the impact research and creativity have on learning, our students, and our faculty. We hope you enjoy this high-quality issue that is informative and scholarly. This issue provides content that was submitted through Fall 2018.

The promotional issue of the Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East.

2017-03-31