Letter from the Editor Happy spring folks! It’s finally starting to warm up and the sun has been shining. It may be spring but for Elements, this is our winter issue. Number twenty-nine has been a long time coming. There hasn’t been an issue since the 2021 spring semester and we’ve been trying our best this year to bring it back. If you’re reading this now that means we were at least somewhat successful. This issue features articles that emphasize science on campus. From professor interviews to summer research pieces, we’ve tried to highlight stories that showcase a real love for science. It hasn’t been an easy time reviving Elements and it wouldn’t be possible alone. We’re lucky enough to have an amazing team that’s been hard at work. I’d like to especially thank Charlie Dahle and Ebony James for all their help to keep Elements afloat. I’m so proud of what the Elements team has created and I hope that you enjoy it. For this semester, we’re on to bigger and better things. All the best,
Austin Glock, Editor-in-Chief
TIA BÖTTGER Copy Editor
SAGE MATKIN Copy Editor
AUSTIN GLOCK Editor-in-Chief
JAKE M C RAE Design Editor
DOMINIQUE LANGEVIN Design Editor