JUR Staff Members
Our journal staff consists of undergraduate students from Colorado State University, as well as satellite editors from around the globe. We are the journal "For Undergraduates and by Undergraduates" which we take to heart. Our entire staff is composed of students working toward an undergraduate degree or recent graduates pursing graduate or professional programs. Ranging from English to Engineering, our diverse background allow us to hold a high level of quality for publication across all disciplines.
Sophie Kiehl - CO-EDITOR in CHIEF
Sophie is a fourth-year student and Astronaut Scholar at Colorado State University studying biomedical sciences with a concentration in microbiology and infectious disease. Her research focuses on vaccine development and viral RNA decay. She plans to pursue biomedical science in a Ph.D. program. Sophie is passionate about engaging with prospective and current undergraduates and does this as a recruitment ambassador and club member. When she isn't running experiments, she is reading epic fantasy or puzzling over a challenging sudoku.
Laura Bussard - CO-EDITOR in CHIEf
Laura is a third-year student at Colorado State University, majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Zoology and Global Environmental Sustainability. She hopes to have a career involved with animals and protecting the environment. She enjoys working with new writers and is an engaged community member within CSU in multiple ways, from ASCSU to volunteering at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital. When not in class or studying, you’ll find her doing something outdoors (especially skiing or hiking), cuddling with her dogs, calling her family, or riding horses.
Alexa holmes - associate editor
Alexa is a third-year student at Colorado State University majoring in English, with concentrations in creative writing and rhetoric, and minoring in French. She hopes to work in literary publishing, where she will eagerly learn from and support writers, and to continue developing her own voice through creative writing projects. When not poring over texts for class or working as a consultant at the Writing Center on campus, she can be found writing poetry, enjoying coffee, and venturing outdoors.
Drew LAWLESS - associate editor
Drew is a fourth-year student at Emory University studying Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology and Computer Science. His research focuses on brain tumor therapeutics using novel bioengineered devices. He plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience and a future career in related academic research. He’s involved on-campus as Vice President of a TBI awareness group and volunteers at a senior living home. In his spare time, he plays bass in a local band, trains for marathons, and assists with gardening on campus.
Alisa Dolan - associate editor
Alisa is a first year student at Colorado State University majoring in Zoology on a Pre-vVterinary track. She hopes to work in wildlife medicine with a focus in conservation and parasitology. In her free time, you'll find her backpacking, climbing, or finding a nice tree to draw under.
Isabella sink - associate editor
Isabella is a fourth-year student at Colorado State University double majoring in English and Philosophy with concentrations in Writing Rhetoric & Literacy and General Philosophy. After graduation she plans on becoming a copy editor and pursuing philosophy further in other aspects of learning/life. She loves working with writers in order to better their writing as well as her editing as often as possible. In her free time she enjoys snowboarding, going to concerts, and reading.
isabel blosser - associate editor
Isabel is a third-year student at Colorado State University studying English Education and English Literature with a minor in Music. After graduation, she is planning to join the CSU Master’s program in English Education and eventually become an English teacher. Currently, in addition to her studies, she is a Coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts Ambassadors and a section leader in the CSU Marching Band. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing video games, spending time with her cat, and baking.
Jamison Taylor - associate editor
Jamison is a second-year student at Colorado State University pursuing a dual degree in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures for French and Spanish and International Studies with a minor in Cultures and Linguistics. On campus, she is also involved in Arabic Club. After graduating, Jamison plans to either teach English abroad and explore the world's rich linguistic and cultural diversity or pursue a master’s in Applied Linguistics. In her free time, you can find her learning new languages, reading, crocheting, or doing yoga!
Paris kiehl - associate editor
Paris is a fourth-year student and Goldwater Scholar at Colorado State University studying Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Microbiology and Infectious Disease. She is a dedicated undergraduate researcher and college ambassador. After graduation, she plans to get a Ph.D. studying disease mechanisms and treatments. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and spending time with family.
Symphony schell - associate editor
Symphony is a second-year student at Colorado State University studying English with a concentration in Literature, and she is also pursuing a minor in Business. She hopes to have a career involving reading and writing! On campus she is involved in intramural soccer and Philosophy club. When she is not in class or studying, you will find her at the gym or calling her family.
zach wohl - associate editor
Zach is a third-year at Colorado State University, majoring in Forestry with a concentration in Forest Biology, and minoring in Soil Science. His academic interests include rhizosphere biology, trees’ physiological responses to environmental stresses, as well as wildfire risk. As an avid lover of science, he is excited to be a part of JUR and read the new contributions to scientific thought. He is an active member in the CSU community, as a part of ASCSU as well as working at the greenhouse on campus. After graduating, he hopes to continue to be active in academia and conduct research on the resilience of forests in the face of climate change. When given free time, you can find him reading or writing under a tree, hiking Horsetooth, or cooking his hyperfixation meal for the week.
