Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal published by the Office of Undergraduate Research, is an online publication aimed at showcasing the cutting-edge undergraduate research and scholarly activity at the University of Arkansas. Two issues of the Journal (May/June and November/December) are planned per year. Inquiry Journal welcomes contributions from University of Arkansas undergraduate students from all disciplines. Contributions to Inquiry Journal will include original research articles and presentations (including posters, research blogs, art exhibitions, audio and video presentations of theater and musical performances). In addition, other types of significant undergraduate research contributions and News are also welcome. Additionally, the journal will highlight research accomplishments such as awards and scholarships won by undergraduate students. If you are unsure of how your creative or research work could be incorporated into an article, please consult your faculty mentor or contact us.
Inquiry was originally conceived by the Teaching Academy of the University of Arkansas as a forum for sharing the research and creative endeavors of undergraduate students at the UofA.
The journal is supported financially and conceptually by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Division of Research & Innovation at the University of Arkansas
Current Issue: Volume 21, Issue 1 (2022)
Entire Issue
Inquiry: The Unversity of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal - Volume 21 Issue 1 - Spring 2022
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Front Matter
Message from the Vice Chancellor
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Editors' Note
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Faculty Highlights
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Student Highlights
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Undergraduate Poster Competition
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Articles
Artificial Intelligence System for Automatic Imaging, Quantification, and Identification of Arthropods in Leaf Litter and Pitfall Samples
Pierce Helton, Khoa Luu, and Ashley Dowling
Fine Roman Dining at Affordable Pompeian Prices: Reevaluating the Commercial Gardens of Pompeii
Claire Campbell and Rhodora G. Vennarucci
Increasing Student Comfort with Addressing Microaggressions: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts
Devin Boggs Riley, Breanna Lewis, Bryan Hill, and Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosley
Physical Characteristics and Classification of the Large Amplitude Variable Star V1719 Cygni
Ashley Lieber, Logan Siems, Julia Kennefick, and Michael Fitzgerald
The Effects on Employees from the Switch to Mandatory Contributions in the University of Arkansas Retirement Plan
Sarah Hope Brasche and Timothy J. Yeager