Physical Virology: the Bogdan Physical Chemistry Lab at IU
Sophomore MLS and math major John Hoy spent the past year working in Professor Bogdan Dragnea's physical chemistry lab at IUB. In this article, he recounts his experience and the future of their research in physical virology.
Roma Resistance: How They Resisted the Nazis
In Nazi Germany, Roma and Sinti individuals faced mass genocide, work camps, and deportations. Despite this, they continued to carve out space for their own existence.
Cómo STEPS habla el idioma de la comunidad
De los 326 programas de Maestría en Patología del Habla y del Lenguaje en los Estados Unidos, solo 52 ofrecen una pista bilingüe. En el Medio Oeste, ese número se reduce a cuatro.
How STEPS fosters care that speaks the community’s language
Of the 326 Speech-Language Pathology Masters programs in the US, only 52 offer a bilingual track. In the Midwest, that number drops to four.
AAPI Hate at IU: how we got here and where to go
An Asian-American IU student was stabbed in the head on January 11th, with the attacker now being charged with attempted murder. How did Bloomington get here, and where do we go? Raya Haghverdi investigates.
Submitting Original Research to IUJUR
Curious on how to submit to IUJUR? Read through this step-by-step guide that takes you through the research and submission process.
The Importance of Open Access Research Journals
We've all been there. You find the perfect paper to complete your research project and triumphantly click "download PDF"... only for the article to be locked behind a paywall.
AI is Flawed - What Can We Do About It?
AI can be useful and it can also be used against us. Learn more about this problem and some solutions for what we can do about it.
Studying and Researching abroad! A student’s experiences studying public health in Ghana
During the summer of 2022, I had the opportunity to travel to Ghana, a country in West Africa, with the Hutton Honors Study Abroad Program “Culture and Health in Africa”. I have barely traveled within the United States, so traveling to a different continent was a huge milestone for me. I broadened my horizons beyond Indiana University with public health research... here's how it went.
Finding Joy in Research with 2022 Research Slam Audience Vote Winner Prabhvir Lakhan
The 2022 IUJUR Research Slam offered a dozen talented students the opportunity to share their research. Prabhvir Lakhan was chosen by attendees as the audience choice winner. Read more about Prabhvir's research here.
Radicalization in the Modern Age
Not everything on the internet is as it seems. In this piece, Matt Yoways explains studies done on radicalization on the web. Social media and algorithms can be powerful tools for recruitment and persuasion.
Most individuals are confident in their ability to tell right from wrong. This leads to some sense of security that others will make similar moral judgements. However, is some form of consensus bias at work here? Does everyone really make the same behavioral or judgemental decisions regarding research ethics? More importantly, are we, ourselves, even making truly ethical research decisions?
The Key and Benefits to Getting Involved as a College Student
Have no fear of club fairs and BeInvolved listings! In this piece, Andy Chang tells us how being involved in student organizations can have many benefits for mental and social health.
Livable Wages for Graduate Students
Graduate students almost work 40 hours a week between research, classes, being a teaching assistant, and mentoring undergraduates, but get paid only a fraction of what it's worth. Fostering a community of education and hopefulness cannot be done while our main form of expertise is being underpaid. Let's help to change that.
Think Again Before Heading to the IMU Starbucks: the Effects of Caffeine on College Students
Whether it’s a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew or a cherry coke, we all have our favorites when it comes to caffeine. Caffeine can taste good, and it also provides us energy for the day (or night). But did you know that caffeine can wreak havoc on our psychological health? Dive into the science of caffeine and learn why you may want to think again before heading to the IMU Starbucks.
A Freshman's Experience with the ASURE Program
Amongst the many opportunities that IU offers, The Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) is unique in its features. It offers freshmen and sophomores the opportunity to practice original research in labs on campus.
Three Tips to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research on Campus
Navigating undergraduate research on Indiana University’s campuses can be really challenging, especially with the various opportunities spread across different departments and subjects. There are so many different programs on campus, and it can get overwhelming to navigate which ones are a good fit for you. Because of all the ways to get involved, I’ve compiled a list of three tips and tricks to get involved in undergraduate research while studying at IU.
A play-by-play of Research Day 2021
Did you miss Research Day 2021? Read on to catch up on the tips, tricks, and teachings of esteemed professors at IU.
A Biology Professor’s Journey to Research
We all take different paths in life. Some people go on to become acclaimed researchers, some Olympic athletes, and some... both! Andy Chang sits down with Dr. Kehoe from the IU Biology Department to learn about his research journey.
College is a stressful time for everyone involved. Taking time for self-care is extremely important, but it seems like everywhere we go, something else is added to our plate. Where can you go for help resolving your stress and anything else in your life? Therapy might be an option.
The Importance of Diversity In Clinical Trials
Surgery techniques, prescriptions, supplements... the list goes on. We need research to assure they are effective. How can we ensure that medical items works on a population? Well, we need studies that fairly represent the population! This is why diversity in research participants is so important.
Studying and Researching abroad! A student’s experiences studying public health in Ghana
Surgery techniques, prescriptions, supplements... the list goes on. We need research to assure they are effective. How can we ensure that medical items works on a population? Well, we need studies that fairly represent the population! This is why diversity in research participants is so important.
Impacts of the ASURE Program at IU
Research can be intimidating, and many people fear the idea of being given an independent research project as an undergraduate, especially as a freshman coming into college. At IU, there are many ways to get involved in research as an undergraduate, but the ASURE program takes that to a new level by immediately immersing freshmen into the world of research from various fields of study.
An Athlete’s True D1 Experience
Most people would acknowledge that being a Division 1 (D1) athlete takes a lot of time. They’d say it’s difficult because you are required to balance an intense athletic schedule with a rigorous academic one. It's true, but an incomplete picture. IU Men's Soccer player Luke Boha sits down with us to dispel the myths of the student athlete experience.
A snapshot of political science research
When you hear the word research, political science and economic development are probably not the first topics that come to mind. But, as Dr. William Winecoff's class has taught me, not all valuable research happens in a lab.
Folklore Research: Ghost Bikes, and Witches, and Practical Jokes, Oh My!
Many IU undergraduates take at least one folklore course to satisfy a gen-ed requirement. These classes span from more general courses, like many of IU’s introductory folklore courses, to more specific courses, like Dr. Dobler’s course on monsters. But what is folklore exactly?
Learning what the buzzwords mean: Big data and AI in the Hutton Honors College
Big data. Artificial intelligence. Machine learning. These are some of the biggest buzzwords in the technology and business world. However, as someone majoring in neuroscience, I had no idea what those words meant. I knew they were important, but I didn’t really know why. Until HON-H 238.
