Early Bird

The Rowdy Scholar debuts second edition

MSU Denver’s undergraduate research journal seeks new submissions and editorial-board members.

By Josie Lavender

December 7, 2020

This fall, the work of several Metropolitan State University of Denver students was published in the second edition of The Rowdy Scholar: A Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works, the University’s open-access, multidisciplinary undergraduate research and creative-works journal.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic delayed spring publication, and students and faculty had the extra challenge of collaborating remotely, perseverance paid off. The latest issue features topics such as graffiti art and fracking, but content isn’t limited to text-based research. Students can also submit digital creative works such as short documentaries, musical pieces or artwork.

Students are expected to work closely with a faculty mentor in preparing their scholarly submission. If you work with undergraduate students preparing research or creative works for courses, honors theses or independent studies, encourage them to submit their work to the Rowdy Scholar. The journal is accepting submissions through Feb. 12 for its third issue. Students can find submission guidelines on the Rowdy Scholar website and submit work directly using the Student Submission form.

The Rowdy Scholar also encourages MSU Denver faculty members to join the editorial board. Contact rowdyscholar@msudenver.edu for more information on joining the team or email senior editors Mandi A. Schaeffer Fry, Ph.D., or Shelby M. Balik, Ph.D.