Journal of Student Research 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

JUNIORS Absurdity and the Leap of Faith Matthew Roskowski

Advised by Dr. Jerry Kapus..........................................15 Breaking the Chains: Student Organizations and Social Integration as means to the Development and Academic Emancipation of African American Students* Lakayana Drury Advised by Dr. Nels Paulson.........................................25 The Cell Cycle Effect Of Inonotus Obliquus Extract On Cultured Human Cells Micheal Krueger Advised by Dr. Jim Burritt............................................41 Factors Affecting Positive Transitions for Foster Children* Jennifer Anagnos and Megan Ware Advised by Dr. Susan Wolfgram....................................55 Isamu Noguchi’s Utopian Landscapes: The Sculpture of Playgrounds and Gardens* Diana Witcher Advised by Dr. Sarah Diebel.........................................71