The University of Texas Dallas recently released the latest edition of its undergraduate student research journal, The Exley, which is produced by a team of undergraduate students with faculty assistance to highlight the work of their peers.
“From illustrating the artistic talents of
a biology major to highlighting the research contributions of a sophomore
Goldwater Honorable Mention, The Exley continues to showcase the diverse skills
and interests of our students,” Dean of Undergraduate Education Andrew
Blanchard said. “The journal is an important publication because it reinforces our
academic and creative undergraduate culture internally, which also leads to its
utilization externally as a recruitment piece for prospective students.”
This year’s journal featured research on radiation
treatments for cancer and signal enhancements in magnetic resonance imaging, as
well as original student artwork. Behind the scenes, this edition also featured
increased input from the student team that reviewed and edited the research
submissions.
“Last year, when I served as a student
adviser, I was very uncomfortable collaborating with the deans and the
professors of the Advisory Board, but finding that my input was both accepted
and valued, I felt more confident in myself and in my contributions to the
discussion this year,” Elizabeth Kennon, a student on The Exley team, said.
“Working with the submissions as a student editor required an increased
knowledge of scientific writing styles and norms, and resulted in an increased
awareness of and appreciate for effective written communication.”
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