High School Student Researcher Bianca on her Publication Journey in Neuroscience
At CCIR Academy, Bianca researches Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Her paper has been accepted for publication in IJHSR after a rigorous peer-review process. Bianca’s Research on Alzheimer’s Disease Bianca’s paper examines the origins of Alzheimer’s disease. It explores the molecular and pathological processes behind the condition. She also reviews current treatments. Her research examines different hypotheses […]
Theodore Patsis’ paper on AI and film accepted to MIT conference
We are proud to announce that Theodore Patsis of Athens College has had his paper, “Computing Movie Script Similarity with Neural Word Embeddings,” accepted at the prestigious 2021 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC). Theodore’s Research on AI and Film The URTC is a peer-reviewed undergraduate conference sponsored by MIT. It brings together students […]
Elizabeth Ginzburg on Computational Genomics
At CCIR Academy, Elizabeth is conducting a research project on histone modifications and gene expression. Her study explores the roles of H3K4 methylation and H4 acetylation in sense and antisense transcription. In her podcast interview, Elizabeth discusses her ongoing research. She explains how different histone modifications relate to gene expression and influence how genes function. […]
Kari Maxian on Histone Modifications in Gene Expression
Kari is conducting research on histone modifications in gene expression at CCIR Academy. Her project explores how changes to histone proteins affect gene activity. It also examines the role of these changes in epigenetics. In her podcast interview, Kari discusses her ongoing investigation. She explains how histone modifications can promote or suppress transcription. Through this […]
Swapnanil Mukherjee on Python-based Fintech Bot and Cryptocurrencies Trading
At CCIR Academy, Swapnanil joined the inaugural cohort of the CCIR Startup Techcamp. During the programme, he developed a Python-based fintech bot that traded cryptocurrencies. In his podcast interview, Swapnanil discusses how his trading bot works. He also shares his personal trading strategy and explains how he aimed to maximise profits from the bot’s trades. […]
Anvitha Remella on Genetic Variations
At CCIR Academy, Anvitha is conducting a research project in computational genetics. Her work explores how genetic variations affect gene activity and protein function. In her podcast interview, Anvitha discusses how these variations can lead to different traits in an organism. She also explains how computational tools help researchers study genetic data. Anvitha’s Research on […]
Sydney Gaspar on Race, Racism, and Society
At CCIR Academy, Sydney is conducting a research project on structural racism, maternal mortality, and potential solutions. Her work explores how race can influence childbirth outcomes and affect different stages of pregnancy. In her podcast interview, Sydney discusses the challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy and childbirth. She also examines how systemic inequalities can […]
Zoe on the History of the Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was active in the United States from the 1960s through the 1980s. It influenced political movements, civil rights activism, and young people in the US and beyond. At CCIR Academy, Zoe conducted a research project on the history of the Black Panther Party. Her work explores the organisation’s history and its […]
Isabella on the Ethics of AI
At CCIR Academy, Isabella is conducting AI ethics research through a project on the philosophy of artificial intelligence. She explores how technology affects society and raises important ethical questions. Beyond her academic interests, Isabella is also an entrepreneur. She founded A Perdifiato, a fashion franchise sold through Net-a-Porter. Isabella’s Research on AI Ethics In her […]
Audrey on Brexit and Beyond
At CCIR Academy, Audrey conducted a research project on British international relations, focusing on Brexit. Her research examined the United Kingdom’s relationship with Europe between 1973 and 2015. Audrey’s Research on Brexit In her paper, Audrey explored the UK’s changing relationship with European integration. She examined the country’s role in the European Economic Community and […]