The John P Stevens Research Society Presents… CODING, ENGINEERING, AND ROBOTICS Ideathon

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome!

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T10 Research Opportunities?

Event Overview

Objectives:

In this ideathon, you will:

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• Explore innovative research ideas in the field of Computer Science/AI.

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• Identify and define challenging problems or gaps in existing knowledge.

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• Develop feasible and impactful solutions to address these problems.

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• Showcase your expertise and passion for Computer Science/AI research.

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• Compete for prizes and the chance to be among the selected winners who will be granted the opportunity to pursue their research ideas.

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Contest Setup

Submission Type

Submission Location

Prize information

Slide Presentation, Literature Review, Research Project Proposal

Or a singular sentence thesis!

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QR code!

OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY @ 1 PM.

Next Slide…

15

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40

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Finalists

Grand Winner

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Recognized Semi Finalists

Winners

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Machine learning and deep learning

Computational Sciences

Functional Programming

VISUALS and DATA Visualization

Mathematical Reasoning

ANYTHING YOU WANT!!!

Topic Areas

INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS

IDEATHON

Clearly define the problem or challenge you want to address through your research idea.

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Conduct background research to gain insights into existing work and identify any gaps or opportunities for exploration.

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Identify key objectives and outcomes you wish to achieve through your research idea.

Techniques for Generating Research Ideas

Brainstorming: Engage in a free-flowing idea generation session, allowing all participants to contribute their thoughts and suggestions.

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Mind Mapping: Use a visual representation to explore different aspects and connections related to your research problem.

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Analogies: Draw inspiration from unrelated fields or domains and apply their concepts to your research problem.

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Reverse Thinking: Challenge conventional assumptions and envision the opposite scenario to stimulate fresh perspectives.

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Workshop

- Understand research question importance

- Recognize good research question traits

- Practice creating research questions

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Learning Objectives

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- Discussion: Impact of well-defined questions on research

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Importance of Research Questions On Society

Clear, focused, feasible

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Characteristics of a Good Research Question

Examples….

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1. Are AI and machine learning the same thing?

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- This question is a closed-ended question and doesn't allow for much exploration in terms of research.

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1. How can reinforcement learning algorithms improve path planning for autonomous vehicles in congested traffic environments?

- This question is focused, feasible, and relevant for research,

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Can I make a robot that does my groceries?

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As much as this would be fun to have, projects like this do not further academia in the way research questions should.

How does the choice of programming languages affect the performance and scalability of large-scale distributed systems?

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- This question is clear and has a focused scope, looking at the relationship between programming languages and system performance in a specific context.

Current Areas of research GAPS

1. Human-Computer Interaction: Designing effective, user-friendly interfaces.

2. Internet of Things: Enhancing security, connectivity, and data management.

3. Quantum Computing: Developing algorithms and practical applications.

4. Edge Computing: Addressing latency, security, and privacy concerns.

5. Natural Language Processing: Advancing machine understanding of languages.

6. Ethical AI: Mitigating biases and ensuring responsible development.

7. Augmented/Virtual Reality: Improving rendering techniques and user experiences.

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[Discussion]

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Partner Up!

Deadlines and info

1:00 PM TOMORROW

GCR Code: s6sfuqk

“Investing in science education and curiosity-driven research is investing in the future.” - Ahmed Zewail

Submission Form Link

GCR Code

s6sfuqk