Journal of Student Research 2023

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Table of Contents

SENIORS Tamarack Restoration in a Wetland Reserve Property: Comparison with a Natural Reference Site...................................................................................9

Kyle Baemmert and Christopher Jones Faculty Advisors: Dr. Amanda Little and Dr. Keith Gilland

Exploring Family Dynamics, Mental Health, and Well-Being Among College Students with Foster Care Histories..............................................................19

Heather Dickrell Faculty Advisor: Dr. Candice Maier

Impact of Personal Care Products on Tensile Strength and Structure of Hair.........................................................................................31

Jordan Kunze Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Ray

Rare Vascular and Bryophyte Plant Survey: Diversity within the Devil’s Punchbowl........................................................................................55

Britney Serafina Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amanda Little

Black Robes: God’s Patriots that Prepared America for Independence.............67

DJ Walker Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christopher Marshall

FINE ART SUBMISSIONS For Its Season..............................................................................................79 Lauren Dillinger Mentors: Tamara Brantmeier & Darren Tesar Dividing the Day.........................................................................................85 Carley Holzem Mentors: Kate Maury and Darren Tesar Glove Tips & Chimp Pits..............................................................................89 Brodie Spolar Mentors: Mary Climes