Ali Bosca is a Year 11 student at Üsküdar American Academy in Turkey. He has a strong academic record and a keen interest in economics.
Before joining CCIR Academy, Ali attended summer schools at the University of Chicago, Brown University, and Columbia University. He also participated in the Boston Consulting Group’s Bruce Henderson Summer Programme in London. There, he worked with the BCG Digital Ventures team on a project pitch exploring how metaverse technology could support education.
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Ali has received several national awards. He also served as Treasurer of the National Honor Society, which recognises scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Beyond academics, Ali has contributed to community projects. Through the Peer-to-Peer Turkey Project, he helped facilitate voluntary educational support for underprivileged eighth-grade students. He also joined Leafy, a project focused on recycling textile waste.
Research on Political Campaign Strategies
At CCIR Academy, Ali conducted a research project titled “Behavioral and Network Analysis of Political Campaign Strategies.”
For his project, Ali built a synthetic network representing a small town with 100 nodes. He then adjusted the connections between these nodes to model the effects of political propaganda.
By testing different conditions, Ali explored how various campaign strategies might influence the network. His work offered insights into political campaign dynamics and the potential effects of changing network structures.
Sharing His Research Journey
Ali shared his research experiences in an episode of CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. He discussed his work and expressed gratitude for the support he received from his professor and the CCIR Academy throughout his research journey.
Congratulations to Ali on his research achievements!
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