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Technology

ChatGPT: Impact on Education and an Overview of Generative AI

By: Joshua Xu Technology’s integration into our lives has become perpetually more prolific, with the merits and implications of Artificial Intelligence remaining a central locus of discussion. While AI has already realized

Joshua Xu

4 min read

Technology

VR and the Future of Social Interaction

By: Melanie Lau Envision yourself settled in a cute café, with the buzz of a vibrant city lightly echoing in the background. An intriguing stranger sits across from you, their eyes gleaming with

Melanie Lau

3 min read

Technology

Technology Development: Making Accessibility More Accessible

By: Lana Wehbeh The role of technology in accessibility is one with endless possibilities, and one where we have already seen massive developments. Whether in improving the quality of life for disabled users

Anna Li

6 min read

Sustainability

Building a Sustainable Web 3.0

While there are certainly concerns with the adoption of Web 3.0, its untapped potential should not be overlooked. As we continue to explore and develop Web 3.0 applications, we must keep our shared goals of environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of our minds.

Hailey Rockandel

9 min read

Sustainability

Exploring Sustainable Energy Solutions for Companies

Introduction It seems that every week, a new Fortune 500 company commits to lowering its carbon footprint. Companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Nestlè have all committed to being carbon neutral, meaning a

Siraj Akmal

5 min read

Development

Fintech and Social Impact: Financial Accessibility in the 21st Century

Applications of financial technology (fintech) can be seen everywhere in our day-to-day lives. Ranging from small transactions with Apple Pay to revolutionary creations such as blockchain, fintech is becoming instrumental in shaping the

Catherine Su

4 min read

Development

Is Online Learning a Sustainable Learning Approach? An Examination on the Response to the Pandemic

By: Lin Lu & Amy Cao

Amy Y. Cao

11 min read

Technology

Improving Data Interoperability through Blockchain Technology

With the advancement of information technology to store large amounts of data, it is not surprising to see databases becoming the backbone of modern healthcare systems. As such, a good metric to evaluate

Tan Ze En

6 min read

Sustainability

Renewable Energy in Vietnam and Opportunities for Implementation

Vietnam, a booming economy with approximately 100 million residents, is currently embracing renewable energy, especially solar and wind, as part of its industrialization process due to its abundant natural resources. The United Nations

Linda Vo

5 min read

ESG

How Healthcare Fails Half the Population: an Investigation of Gaps in Women’s Healthcare

How Healthcare Fails Half the Population: an Investigation of Gaps in Women’s HealthcareKey points:Women’s health has been neglected for decades due to gender biases in medical research and healthcare providersTo

Sarah Liu

9 min read

Development

A Case for Regulation: The Role of Technology in Global Conflicts

While Meta has begun to institute policies to combat hate speech and discrimination on their platforms, the consequences that ensued from their negligence during the Rohingya Muslim genocide warrant a larger discussion about the role social media platforms play in global events.

Kavya Gupta

9 min read

Development

How Computational Medicine Technologies Can Improve Health Delivery in Developing Countries

Fig. 1: Harnessing emerging technologies and analytics to increase healthcare availability (11) Computational medicine, an emerging field that seeks to improve patient care and accessibility through technology and data, promises to revolutionize healthcare

Shashank Jarmale

4 min read

Sustainability

The Sustainability of Bitcoin and its Impact on the Environment

Source: NBC News: Mining rigs at work in Romania farming for Ethereum and ZilliqiaWhen it comes to cryptocurrencies, anyone with the right hardware and software can become miners. Consequently, the ease of availability

Eunice Rho

10 min read

Entrepreneurship

Why Companies are Leaving Silicon Valley: The “Ideal” Location for Startups

Silicon Valley has earned itself the reputation of being a startup heaven, with major tech giants like Apple, Google, and HP establishing their headquarters there. Located in the South San Francisco Bay Area

Vongdara Ryan De Lopez

3 min read

Technology

Why Uber Failed in Russia

Uber, the world-wide ride hailing sensation, meteorically rose to success. It is often cited as the pinnacle of the start-up, and is a company whose growth new entrepreneurs strive to emulate. Uber was

Daniel Trincher

2 min read

Development

U.S. Hospital Cybersecurity is in Critical Condition

The U.S. healthcare sector’s fragile cybersecurity infrastructure continually suffers from cyberattacks that threaten safe healthcare delivery. In 2020, the first patient death attributed to a ransomware attack occurred (6, 8). Cyberattacks

Natalie Hammel

5 min read

Development

Selling Space: Are we entering a new era of commercial space exploration?

You may have noticed billionaires like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk making headlines recently for announcing their new involvements in outer space. These men are not trained astronauts or astrophysicists, yet they have

Molly Knoell

4 min read

Technology

The Question of Digital Illiteracy in Older Adults and COVID-19

Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/yyMJNPgQ-X8)Entering the 27th month of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not difficult for us to grasp a sense of how substantial the

Min Namgung

5 min read

Sustainability

China is a Major Player in the Electric Vehicles Market

The term “electric vehicle” (EV) refers to both solely battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which use a battery and an electric motor instead of the tradition gasoline tank and internal combustion engine, and plug-in

Linda Wu

2 min read