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