The Spectra: The Virginia Engineering and Science Research Journal

The Spectra is a student-run undergraduate research journal committed to the pursuit of research excellence at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. It publishes notable undergraduate research with a threefold purpose: to provide publication opportunities for engineering undergraduates, to promote a community of research, and to serve as an educational tool for prospective students. Our annual journal covers a wide range of technical topics that reflect the core values of technical credibility, relevancy, and originality.

The main body of Spectra is referred to as the Editorial Board and is responsible for reading, discussing, and revising submissions to Spectra. In the fall we hold weekly meetings to discuss and vote on submitted papers. These meetings make up the bulk of the Editorial Board's contribution. Members of the Editorial Board often take on additional responsibilities such as serving as a Primary or Secondary Editor to implement changes to accepted submissions before final publication. 

Members can also run for leadership positions including the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor-in-Chief, or one of our many Chair positions. Our Layout Chair is a great role for those interested in graphic design and the opportunity to collaborate with professional designers. The Finance Chair is responsible for grant/funding applications and managing the printing and design budget. The final Chair, Publicity, deals with submission solicitation, outreach, and distributing our final edition. Each of these Chair positions also works with a corresponding Committee to accomplish their goals and the needs of Spectra.

Leadership

President: Anna Fisher - gjf2sm

Vice-President: Natasha D'Cunha - hdb7wj

Layout Chair: Gayathri Menon - eye7wc

Financial Chairs: Charlotte Scott - ygy8qp, Saiesha Gohil - rta5nz

Publicity Chair: Sydney Matthews - qmh7vm