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Intrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchMarine Heatwaves and Krill Temperature ToleranceAddison gets the opportunity to exercise a passion for science and math and apply it to understanding the growing phenomenon of marine heat waves in the Southern Ocean. The discussion covers the importance of understanding the relationship between these heat waves and their potential future impacts on krill and the broader trophic web.(Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction)2025-05-1931 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchAI StorytellingMeet Andrew, a student who enjoys creative writing and is curious and concerned about the creative writing abilities of generative AI. He examined how well AI can explore the Hero's Journey in terms of character development and compared that with the work of human writers. We close with a discussion of how we feel about AI being involved in the very human work of creativity.(Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction)2025-05-1629 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchSo Many Meta-AnalysesThis year we had three students—Tanvi, Jamila, and Rachael—who all completed meta-analyses. The focus of their work varied widely from cancer research to lab mice pup mortality to parental well-being. What is a meta-analysis? You'll just have to listen to find out.(Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction)2025-05-1529 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchHeadline Framing of the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictWesley examines how headlines regarding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict are framed in the top three most visited U.S. online news sources. We discuss how we see ourselves and others engaging with news, the power of headlines, and the implications of language for public perception.(Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction)2025-05-1530 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchInstitutional Review Boards and Survey DesignStephanie and Emily join the program to discuss their experiences with seeking approval for their work with human subjects. Yes, surveys are a form of human experimentation and require the approval of an institutional review board (IRB) before going out to potential respondents. This process is unfamiliar to most high school students, so Emily and Stephanie offer tips on how to navigate the requirements for students who may be interested.(Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction)2025-05-1536 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchAssumptions About Video Games and ViolenceJacob sits down to discuss the misconceptions surrounding video games and violence. We acknowledge the ongoing debate around the topic and how research on causal relationships between gaming and violent behavior has yielded mixed results. Rather than seeking a causal link, Jacob analyzed YouTube engagement patterns in comments on popular videos discussing this controversial topic. We close by examining how powerful perceptions can impact policy, even when those perceptions are not supported by hard evidence.(Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction)2025-05-1531 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchMedical School Burnout and Plastic Surgery PromotionChloe and Tessa discuss their content analysis projects focusing on very different aspects of the medical field. Chloe examines how medical student video content portrays burnout from a constant 'grindset.' Tessa looks at how educational and promotional content created by plastic surgeons presents the breast augmentation process on Instagram. We also discuss their future plans to take part in their respective fields of interest. This is the first episode to feature students from completely different sections of our Research course.(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05)2025-05-1532 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchTrump Rhetoric in Presidential Debates and RalliesJenna and Sarah both examined President Trump's rhetoric for this project, but in very different ways. Jenna focused her analysis on violent rhetoric in all of Trump's presidential debates, while Sarah examined the use of misogynistic language at rallies during the 2024 campaign. We lead off with a game of 'Who Said It: Biden or Trump' and then dig into the patterns they identified in their examined political language.(To skip the introduction, drag to 1:05)2025-05-1536 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchWeight Loss Commentary on TikTokVena explores weight loss culture on TikTok, analyzing how comments either reinforce or challenge potentially toxic content. We also examine the growing prevalence of online food and diet culture, and discuss the value of journaling as a tool for self-awareness and habit formation.(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05)2025-05-1336 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchReviews of Kids' TV & AAPI Children's BooksIn Season 2's second episode, Lily and Hailey examine reviews of children's TV shows and books featuring AAPI representation. They discuss emerging patterns in these reviews and how their reviewers of interest evaluate children's media across various platforms. We close with a discussion of the growth Lily and Hailey are most proud of over their two years in the AP Capstone program.(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05)2025-05-1335 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchComparing Black Student Perceptions of Higher Education (HBCUs & PWIs) on XIn the first episode of Season 2, Kameron discusses how he utilized the AP Capstone program to explore the experiences of marginalized communities in the United States. His research project analyzed the tweets of Black students discussing their experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly White Institution (PWIs). He compares the substance of those tweets to draw conclusions about the major themes being discussed on X and how those themes relate to notions of identity and the larger social factors at play in higher education.(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05.)2025-05-0933 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchThe Political Rhetoric of Senators on XIn the final episode of Season 1, Jinu, a senior 14 days away from graduation, provides the findings of his work involving the rhetoric of senators on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). The conversation closes with an important dialogue around patience and well-being for high-achieving students. During that conversation, Jinu makes the important point that "It's better to wait until you can achieve excellence, than to just settle for mediocrity in the moment."(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1424 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchPeace JournalismTo start, we establish how Daniel helped inspire the formation of this podcast. He then goes on to define peace journalism and discusses how it fits into press coverage in the United States, of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.(To skip the intro, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1431 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchAnthropomorphic Language about AIBen explains what anthropomorphic language is and why it should be used with caution when describing AI. We talk about the implications of attributing human-like qualities to artificial intelligence systems.(To skip the intro, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1421 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchFad Diets on TikTokBryan digs into the commentary of TikTok users and how they perceive fad diets. We also differentiate between how he defines fad diets and how his biology class does. This is the second podcast that situates itself on TikTok. See S01, Ep06 for a different study.(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05.2024-10-1419 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchType 1 Diabetes Stigma in FilmBela explores how Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is portrayed in film, and we also discuss the role of content analysis in the public health sector.(To skip the intro, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1424 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchEnglish Mixing in Korean AdvertisingClaire examines whether the use of the English language in domestic South Korean advertising impacts stock performance. If you don't know what "Konglish" is, you will by the end of this episode. The conversation also touches on how to get into K-Pop.(To skip the intro, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1425 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchLight Pollution Levels Luke examines the comparison between satellite projections of ground-level light pollution and the primary data he gathered. Luke provides examples of the health impacts of light pollution and why understanding it is important in our light-inundated world. We also briefly discuss his bowling prowess and interest in Magic: The Gathering.(To skip the intro, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1418 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchChat GPT, Political Bias, and Hate SpeechIf you'd like to read the published paper this interview is referencing, please click here.Reese and I discuss political bias in ChatGPT and how well it could be used as a possible hate speech detector. At the sixteen-minute mark, the conversation shifts to a candid discussion between teacher and student about where they see AI fitting into their roles in education.(To skip the intro, scrub to 1:05.)2024-10-1424 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchTikTok Filtering of Sexually Suggestive ContentElise explains how she used three different levels of content filtering to determine how effective TikTok is at preventing sexually-suggestive content from reaching younger users. We also discuss the sometimes "messy" process of picking a research topic for investigation.(To skip the introduction, scrub to 1:05)2024-10-1425 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchMedia ImperialismIn this episode, June explores the concept of media imperialism by comparing the coverage between the military coup in Myanmar and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also drop the location of a Burmese restaurant that you may be interested in checking out! Skip to 1:05 to get past the introduction.2024-06-0225 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchSenior ReflectionTwo former students, Suan and Melinda, discuss their time in our research program. They touch on the importance of relationships in independent research, reflect on the challenges of the program, and celebrate their development over the two years of Capstone. To skip the introduction, go to 1:05!To read their work please click their name below:SuanMelinda2024-05-3126 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchExon Skipping as a Treatment for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)In our first two-guest episode, Aadi and Kyriloss use a meta-analysis to find how effective a particular gene therapy approach is at improving the quality of life for sufferers of DMD. It should be noted that Kyriloss isn't even in this class! Scrub to 1:05 to skip the introduction.2024-05-3023 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchDialogue in the Anorexic Community on TumblrAmelie uses a content analysis and the EPITOME scale to lock in on how anorexia is discussed on Tumblr. If you want to skip the introduction go to 1:05.2024-05-3026 minIntrinsic Investigations: Exploring the Impact of Original Student ResearchImplicit Marketing in FirearmsKevin looks at gun marketing and ends up finding that there is more to podcasts than the audience may realize.2024-05-2919 min