Research papers

Lucia Vilallonga (17-18)

Lucia wrote a paper that explores how the two current branches of robotics (automation and machine learning) impact humans’ place in (US) society and what possibilities and/or opportunities may come from a collaborative relationship with machines and artificial intelligence (AI).


Samuel (Sam) Zuniga (18-19)

Sam wrote a paper that explores how the right to bear arms has been interpreted by legal and political minds, and how it has and will impact the development and relative power of both sides of the gun debate, as well as the firearm industry.


Isabel Kain (16-17)

Isabel wrote a remarkable research paper titled Multidimensional Habitability: Exploring the Possibility of Life beyond Earth, addressing whether life is possible elsewhere in the universe.


Laura Goodfield (18-19)

Laura wrote a paper that explores how American drug policy impacted different segments of American society, and how a shift in policy may result in a more equitable and healthy society.


Adam Kohut (19-20)

Adam wrote a paper exploring the potential benefits, uses, dangers, and ethical issues of neural technology. He also created a neural sensor and a prosthetic hand designed on a consumer budget


Selina Banerjee (17-18)

Selina wrote a research paper that addresses how computer science and mathematics are used to produce artificial organs and lessen the risks associated with those organs.