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Authors: Jing Han Chan, Isaiah Gong, Vivian Liu, & Nikhil Yash Narra 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 Purpose  – This review explores the intersection of evolutionary psychology and consumer behavior, emphasizing how deep-rooted evolutionary needs shape purchasing decisions. By investigating these underlying motivatio

Authors: Sahasra Palle & Meenakshi Sivanandam Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. Abstract The death penalty is one of the most controversial forms of criminal punishment worldwide, with debates over abolition entangling questions of its morality, effectiveness in deterring future crime, and violations of human rights. The majority of nations have formally abolished the death penalty or suspended exe

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

Authors: Anushka Gundluru, Annabella Irani Fey, Harini Sivanandh Ramadass, Alice Sullivan, & Aryk Tyagi Mentor: Fiona Hartley, Fiona is currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford. Abstract This review paper examines the impact of big data on modern medicine, focusing on genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics, which have advanced our understanding of biological processes and enabled personalized medicine. We revie