Calling all Researchers
Call for Papers
We are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 edition of ETHEL. Applications for Peer Reviewers are also open and both applications will be accepted until November 2nd. Submit today to share your research with the Charlotte community, become a published author, or to gain valuable editorial experience!

ETHEL is Charlotte's Undergraduate Research Journal
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ETHEL is Charlotte’s revamped Undergraduate Research Journal. Recognizing the diversity of research across the university, ETHEL stands to provide a forum for students of all disciplines to learn, explore, and share their research with the wider community in an inclusive and supportive environment.
In this Issue:
Scaling Art Classification Models: Enhancing Binary Classifiers and Tackling the Challenge of AI-Generated Art
By Brendan Gorman
Predicting KEGG Orthologs Associated with Microbial Metabolism in Autotrophic Freshwater Microbes Using a Statistical Model
By Courtney-Grace Neizer

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