Inventio is the multidisciplinary undergraduate research journal of The Catholic University of America. It aims to identify and disseminate undergraduate research that best represents the university’s commitment to the academic and Catholic traditions that inform its mission to “discover and impart the truth.” The journal accepts submissions of research in the humanities, theology, philosophy, the arts, and the social sciences written by current students or within two years of their graduation.
Welcome to Volume 11 of Catholic University’s undergraduate research journal! Witness as this volume brings together Mongol Historians and the adventures of Canon Lawyers with one Irish poet’s quest to break free from the sidelines of society. If AI has you questioning your place in the universe, and if you want to take a closer look at the wage gap between men and women, Inventio Volume 11 is for you. Come and discover what Catholic University’s undergraduate students have to offer!
Welcome to Inventio, the multidisciplinary undergraduate research journal of The Catholic University of America. Serving students at a national research institution, we are committed to fostering the opportunity for undergraduate students to publish their academic discoveries. Since its founding eleven years ago, Inventio has brought together an impressive group of scholars from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Inventio identifies and disseminates the highest quality of research that takes place at the undergraduate level at The Catholic University.
Informed by the tradition of The Catholic University, Inventio aids the University’s commitment to discovering truth by publishing outstanding student work. The vast array of degree programs at The Catholic University allows researchers to adopt a spirit of ingenuity and creativity to understand the most profound principles of reality. Embarking from the starting point of wonder, Inventio receives undergraduate research that is fueled by desire and submersed in the richness of particular subject areas. Inventio’s commitment to pursuing the truth is not solely about ideas; to a large extent, it is about persons.
Sincerely,
Isaac Krom, Editor-In-Chief (Right)
As the undergraduate research journal of The Catholic University of America, our publication is committed to recording the history of undergraduate research at this university and highlighting the outstanding academic work that undergraduate students at Catholic University produce. This publication is more than merely a collection of academic writing; it is a celebration of the best and the brightest students this university has to offer. As you explore the profound ideas contained in past issues of Inventio, consider submitting your own work for future issues, or for our sub-publication, Aspectus, which publishes shorter pieces of academic writing, and become a part of the diverse academic community that is present at Catholic University.
Sincerely,
Griffin Cappiello, Assistant Editor (Center)
Inventio is a wonderful place where people come together to collaborate and build something meaningful. Whether you are a published author, staff member, or reader of the journal, we are all taking part in the creation and dissemination of thoughtful scholarship and original ideas. Through this shared work and each publication, we add to the larger conversations happening not only on our campus but also in the broader academic community. I cannot imagine a better way to uphold the ideals of academic excellence that define the Catholic University community. I am so grateful to be a part of this effort in my role on the Student Editorial Board, and I look forward to its continued growth in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Mia Beldner, Managing Editor & Layout Editor (Left)