Research Paper Notes

Ben - Social Media: Pandemic Lifeline Poison :54

how did SM impact interpersonal connections during the pandemic?
Resources
1. Google and Pew Research
2. Mental Health impacting SM
Context - Covid-19 Pandemic
Result
1. hurt IPC more than helped
  1. cyberbullying increased - kids have more time => spend more time bullying as they normally do
  2. addiction to SM => more information overflow => increased stress
2. helped IPC more than hurt
  1. sense of community - all in this together
  2. helped spread information faster (how to stay safe)
Conclusion
1. pretty good project

Katya - The Rise of AI in the Healthcare Industry :02

How can AI revolutionize hospital operations and efficiency?
Context - Covid, parent influence(nurses in family), future plans(become medical field professional)
Resources
1. The National Library of Medicine eb 1836
ML vs DL
Results
1. Hospital wait times become more accurate => less suffering
2. Cancer care => better interventions
3. Second medical opinions => can do better than healthcare professionals
Conclusion
1. process was fun
2. would talk more about teleheath and surgery

Jason - Cyberspace: Cybersecurity’s influence on the private sector :11

EQ: How has cybersecurity recently expanded into the private sector’s economy?
Reasons to learn:
1. heavily invested in the field personally
2. very important to be safe online
Research: JStor, Google, articles, interviewing experts, company reports
Results:
1. services and aid integrated into private Business and and Gov
2. increased Info and Data becoming digitzed => increasing volumne of Cyber Attacks
3. staff/global talent shortage
conclusion
1. look at more company reports

Caden - Students with Disabilities Technology :20

EQ: What are the benefits of technologies for students with disabilities?
Resources: JStor, Google
Context:
1. what challenges students with disabilities face
2. breakthroughs, tools, accessibility
Results:
1. benefits - tools, motivation, adaption
2. drawbacks - curriculum, always need another teacher to modify the curriculum
Conclusion
1. lots of research so not hard
2. look at more of the drawbacks

Jay - Social Interactions in the Age of the Internet :28

Have users with social media seen greater increases in their connectedness or loneliness?
Effect #1 - What aspects of SM isolate its uses?
1. monetize social interactions to social currency(# of followers)
Effect #2 - What aspects of SM enabled increased connection?
1. eg Arab Spring protest => caused pol. upheaval
2. increased access to IM
Effect #3 - depends on the individual user
1. can use it to maintain connection
2. can use it as social currency
Conclusion
1. resources - JSTOR + Google Scholar, google + YT to gain bg info

Rhea - Technology’s Invisible Puppets :50

EQ: What are the hidden goals of tech companies, and how do those goals psychologically impact teenagers?
Resources - JStor, Public Policy, The Social Dilemma
Context - User engagement, Feedback Loop, Cambridge Analytica Scandal, Media literacy
Results - Social Media platforms aren’t the problem; rather the Engineers behind the addictive algorithms designed to keep users engaged based on human nature which keeps us addicted.
Conclusion - Would have been more helpful to look at a more broad analysis of sources rather than just looking at the negative.

answer the ‘has this changed your views on topic’ in the conclusion of my presentation

Justin - The Future of Work :05

EQ: how will Gen. AI affect the Job Market?
Context - Ai simulates human intelligence(ML, DL)
Worse off: Replacable jobs since they are repetitive jobs- clerks, customer service
Better off: STEM Jobs since productivity increase
Neutral: AI Feedback Loops become repetitive(arts - nightshade)
Conclusion: increasing income inequality(only STEM jobs remain) + impact on minorities/disadvantaged workers, need an independent Gov. agency, multiple career transitions for those being laid off

Ranveer - Impacts of EVs on Environment :15

EQ: how do EVs affect the environment?
Resources: JStor, Google
1. mainly search for history, charging infrastructure, mining, reneweable energy
Results:
1. Big Oils Impact on Charging Infrastructure
  1. bought up the patents for EVs and did nothing with them. Sued those who tried
  2. Led to infra built upon Fossil Fuels
  3. Iphone and Tesla broke the suppression
2. Driving Emissions:
  1. less emissions
3. Charging emissions
  1. most EVs charged by fossil fuels
4. Mining emissions
  1. water intensive practices => severe droughts, taking lots of water
  2. taking lots of cobalt out of the environment
5. Solutions:
  1. energy dependent grid dependent on Renewable Energy Sources (solar, hydro)
  2. better mining practices
  3. alternative fuels for ICE vehicles
6. Conclusion:
  1. gained lots of information, would have started earlier

Ayush - Technology impacted film and vinyl :25

EQ: How has technology changed people’s opinion in film and vinyl over time?
Context: Interest over time has massively increased since mid 2015s
1. Why do people care when there’s better technologies nowadays?
Resources: online photography journals, journals, JStor
Background:
1. record songs don’t sound better inherently but there
Results
1. old things => better aesthetics
2. nostalgia => through SM, easier to access older content
3. experience => more active, it’s not just instant
Conclusion
1. Learned a lot about the mechanics
2. best aide was people’s opinions
3. not a lot of info online

Ashwin - Passwordless-Based Authentication :50

EQ: How might the future of passwordless solutions change our existing authentication systems?
Background: biometric authentication, passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentiction
Research - JStor, college papers, password manager companies, news
Existing solutions - OAuth
New Solutions - ZKP(succint and non-succint)
Supplement Solutions - MFA(text, email, phone call, authenticator app the best)
Conclusion - ZKP and Implicit Learning are harder to implement

Colin - Gene Editing :15

How might the increased development and implementation of germline gene editing technquies affect society?
Resources - PubMed, JStor, library books, CRISPR papers
Background - cells and dna, CRISPR, Germline Gene Editing, Somatic Gene Editing, Eugenics
Results - We can become smarter, become longer lifespan, but there could be an increased polarization between the rich and the poor and possible negative side effects
Conclusion - Ethics will change, reward better than risk

Beti - Social Media: An Ultimate Health Issue :27

EQ: What Effects does social media have on physical health?
Resources - Google, socialmediavictims .org, Psychology Today
Background
1. SM, very prominent in today’s society
2. Key terms - displacement, excessive
Result
1. Positive
  1. increased access to educational information + news
  2. SM influencers
2. Negative
  1. Take care of body less since SM is addictive
  2. Less time on things we like todo
  3. sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm distruption
  4. Blue light stops melatonin production
  5. higher levels of CRP(inflammation)
Conclusion
1. More negatives than positives

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Sky - Environmental Impact of Electrical Vehicles 10:45

EQ: How will the emergence and popularization of EVs affect climate change and the environment?
Resources: JStor, Google
Context:
1. BEVs - Battery Electric Vehicle
Results
1. manufacturing EVs create more emissions than from gasoline
2. Renewable energy resources must be used when charging EVs
3. Lithium Mining must be looked into more
4. Regenerative Braking is a really strong benefit
5. EVs are better but could be a lot more better if there was more global-wide investment in the area
Conclusion
1. pretty good research process

Sohan - The Future of Autonomous Vehicles 10:53

EQ: How will our view of cars change in the future?
Resources:
1. JStor, Google
Context
1. help in sales
2. urban sprawl - spreading of urban developments
Results
1. Public backlash - people want more freedom and want to keep their jobs
2. Huge increase in urban sprawl - new development for new house and business infrastructure
3. low socioeconomic status people affected the most
Conclusion
1. no absolute answer, many possible outcomes

Julian - Exploring How SM Reshaped Adolescent Relations 11:10

EQ: In what ways does SM impact communication and trush within friendships and romantic relationships among adolescents?
Context
1. SM - Snap, TikTok, Instagram
2. Terms - Liking, Commenting, Posting, Sharing, Cyberbullying
Resources
1. Google, Pew Research Center, Blog posts
Results
1. positive - feel more connected, more bonded
2. negative - cause conflicts, cyberbullying + jealousy, distracts from necessary actions
3. ways to navigate - open discussion, not allowing it to be the root of the conflict, removing it
Conclusion
1. do more BG research
2. being a teenager helped a lot

Presley - Music: Liberating or Incarcerating Our Youth 11:19

EQ: What impact does music have on teens mental health
Resources
1. articles with recent dates
2. articles written by medical professionals
Context
1. stereotypes of music that teens listen to
2. benefits emotionally
3. music as a form of therapy
Results
1. more benefits than negatives
2. many factors that provide reasoning for differing opinions
3. more support for the use of music to connect and understand younger generations
Conclusion
1. really fun, connected to personal life + friends

Nate - Windmill Technology 11:30

EQ: What at the environmental impacts of windmill technology and how might it lead to a more sustainable future?
Resources - Dept. of Energy, US Energy Information, RPs
Context
1. old windmills, global warming
Results
1. Negative - marine distribution, scenic degradation, bird and bat genocide
2. Positive - can generate a huge amount of electricity
Conclusion
1. enjoyed reading the negative impacts

Mason - Technology’s Impact on MLB Fan Engagement 11:40

EQ: What impact does tech have on fan interaction in MLB?
Resources - Google
Context
1. Key terms - tech innovation, marketing
Results
1. Fan attendance his increased since pitch clock decreased total time of the game
2. put iPad on the seats

Daniel - The Future of Quantum Tech 11:50

EQ: How will Quantum Tech transform computation, cryptography, and energy?
Resources - Google, JStor
Context
1. RSA encryption → Quantum computing can find factors much faster
Results
1. Quantum computing can better model how molecules interact with each other
2. Quantum computing can feed information better in ML programs
3. Quantum Key Distribution - stop hackers a lot more
4. Quantum computing and energy - better enhance fusion research
Conclusion
1. good at filtering through information, could have narrowed down EQ

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Hadrian - 21st Century Effects on Music Consumption and Production

EQ: how has digital technology impacted music consumption and production?
Resources - JStor, .org + .edu + .gov, college research papers, articles from music websites
Context
1. MIDI - Music Intrsument Digital Interfance
2. Streaming service, production software, track
Results
1. physical/tangible music industry earnings decreased due to streaming serivces
2. reocrd/music labels earnings decreased
3. ease of access in creating and listening to music
4. rise in new musical artists
5. polystylism/Multi-Genre Music

Shaili - Humans and AI: The Situationship

EQ: How will the relationship between Humans and AI evolve over time?
Resources - Google, JStor, news articles
Context
1. look at movies/tv shows + literature
2. CS developments in early 2000s
Results
1. positives
  1. helps society, improve communication, improve mental health and make friendships
2. negatives
  1. hurt humanity and communication skills
  2. become independent/sentient
Conclusion
1. good process
2. no overall outcome - can be good or bad

Aparna - Telemedicine: Benefiting or Restricting the Medical Field

EQ: How has telehealth impacted the medical field today?
Context
1. telehealth is a broad field, and telemedicine is specifically about prescribing medicine online
2. HIPAA
Resources - National Library of Medicine, CDC, Hospital Websites
Results
1. benefits - more convenient, reduces spread of illnesses, cheaper
2. cons - limits assessments, geographical barriers
Conclusion
1. process was good, lots of resources available

Shrinidhi - The App-etite for Screen Time

EQ: How has screen usage affeced out neurological, psychological, and physical development?
Resources - National Libary of Medicine, Jama Network
Context
1. blue-light rays, touchscreen technology, iPhones, alexa/google
Results
1. physical
  1. pros - the intent matters
  2. cons - sleep and circadian rhythm hurt. time of day => extended drowsiness
2. neurological
  1. type of content can make you smarter
  2. parents co-viewing can make better communication for the kids
3. psychological
  1. can lead to positive social attitudes and early language development
  2. academic stress => more screen
  3. screen addiction => less time spent on school
Conclusion
1. better time management, peer-editing helped