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Student Showcase Journal 2023 is an undergraduate publication of scholarly works submitted and evaluated by faculty at Mat-Su College, which is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Published works in the Student Showcase Journal 2023 are the award-winning papers and projects at the 14th annual Student Showcase held at Mat-Su College on April 15, 2023.
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2023 Student Showcase Committee
Prof. Sheri Denison, Chair
Prof. Deidre Berberich
Prof. Anthony Gaussoin
Prof. Judy Montalbano
Prof. Jeremy Nettleton
Rebecca Contreras
Special Thank You
Dr. Talis Colberg, Campus Director
Dr. Rebecca Steffenson, Academic Affairs
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