Mathematical Modeling: Water Distribution Systems
W.W. worked with a lecturer in Applied Mathematics from Georgia Institute of Technology. During the mentorship, he built a mathematical model using Matlab to explain how water distribution affects the growth of grass in Namibia.
Creating a Greater Understanding of Business
N.S. worked with a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia. The goal of the mentorship was to develop an understanding of laser physics and its use in engineering. Further, the project provided insight into the applications of laser physics and engineering in translational medicine. N.S. conducted research on the use of laser physics in vision […]
Let’s Play: A Hands-on Introduction to Game Production and Animation
B.C. worked with a Microsoft software engineer to gain familiarity with the key tools and practices of game development, from foundational concepts to working in 3D space to advanced gameplay physics. Their work focused on Unity3D, Xamarin, and Maya, with support from C#, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. At the end of the mentorship, B.C. was […]
The Art of War in Business: An Economist’s Perspective
Under the guidance of an NYU Economics Professor, Y.B. analyzed the teaching of Sun Tzu’s ‘Art of War’ in the context of business and management using economics principles. Contrasting these theories with other Eastern and Western philosophies, Y.B. produced an intensive research paper.
Let’s K-Pop: Sharing Music with New Audiences
In collaboration with a Media and Communications Professor from the University of Minnesota, C.H. designed, built, and curated a multimedia blog that explores K-Pop groups, albums, songs, tours, quizzes, and communities. The aim of the project was to offer Western audiences an introduction to K-pop through the website C.H. built.