Georgetown Scientific Research Journal (GSR Journal) is an open source scientific journal for the Georgetown community. GSR Journal aims to publish academic level research within the Georgetown community in order to promote the scientific accomplishments of the student body, foster inclusion within the science community and interest within research-based careers, encourage diversity within the research field, grant more visibility of student authorship, and increase awareness of groundbreaking scientific discoveries within the community. Through an outside of institution peer-review process, our articles are ensured to be original work that adheres to all scientific publication guidelines.