Authors: Yusuf Khan & Purvi Reddy Mentor: Dr. Gerard Dericks (PhD, London School of Economics). Dr. Dericks is currently director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at Hawaii Pacific University. Abstract Tariffs remain one of the most controversial instruments of economic policy, with debate centering on whether they foster or hinder economic growth. Although global tariff rates have generally declined over the past half century in line with the domina

Authors: Janhavi Jere & Vaidehi Jere Mentor: Eszter Varga-Umbrich. Eszter is currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. Abstract As artificial intelligence (AI) systems scale in size and complexity, they sometimes begin to display unexpected and unprogrammed capabilities that arise abruptly. These are known as emergent abilities—behaviors not explicitly coded or anticipated during training. Alongside these capabilities, new

Authors: Soren Comer & Simran Katari Mentor: Markus Baumgartner. Markus is a doctoral candidate in engineering at the University of Oxford. Abstract The ability to construct supertall skyscrapers has revolutionized urbanization. Creating “mile-high” buildings poses extreme engineering challenges and requires substantial technological advancements. This review paper investigates the challenges and recent solutions developed for creating tall structures safely, usefully, and ef