Journal of Undergraduate Materials Research, Vol. 5 (2015)

The Journal of Undergraduate Materials Research (JUMR) is a student-run scientific journal dedicated to research performed by students in materials science and related fields. The primary goal of this journal is to provide a platform for undergraduate researchers to publish their work. The secondary goal of this journal is to provide opportunities for undergraduates to practice their communication skills and gain experience working with reviewed publications. The editorial staff for the fifth issue of the Journal of Undergraduate Materials Research is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from departments including Architecture, English, Business, and Engineering. This issue features articles and student research of subjects in Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemistry. The works within this issue represent students from Virginia Tech, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Kentucky.