Mission & Acknowledgements
Mission
The Brooklyn Tech Journal of Science, Math & Engineering (BTJSME) is dedicated to building a collaborative community of Brooklyn Tech students devoted to curiosity and discovery. Through original research and essays, students share their ideas and contribute to the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. BTJSME is committed to supporting student ideas and growing a community of young researchers.
Acknowledgements
A sincere and special thanks to our advisors, Ms. Joy Ferguson, Dr. MacRae Maxfield, Dr. Michael Estrella, and Mr. Richard Capozzi, for their time, guidance, and encouragement throughout this process. Your willingness to answer questions, identify contributors, and support the journal from concept to completion was invaluable. To the committee, Nina, Shivaii, Rania, & Lily, thank you all. Your dedication and enthusiasm were deeply felt and are a credit to each of you. While this journal welcomed participation from all students, it is noteworthy that the inaugural committee and all student contributors were female. Years ago, a STEM publication founded on female student leadership would have been virtually unheard of, and even today, it remains extraordinary.
This issue features perspectives of an exceptional group of interviewees. We would very much like to thank Principal David Newman for his insightful interview about Brooklyn Tech and the future of the school in the era of social media and artificial intelligence. We would also like to thank Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of the New York Times #1 Bestselling books The Anxious Generation and The Amazing Generation. His expertise on the effects of social media and AI on children and teens has led the way for discussions and actions worldwide to protect children. Lastly, we would like to thank former Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, for enlightening us with his journey from being a doctor to becoming the youngest ever Prime Minister of Ireland. All of these interviews were incredibly topical and applicable to students at Brooklyn Tech.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this journal are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Brooklyn Technical High School, its administration, faculty, staff, student body, or editorial team. Responsibility for the content of each article rests solely with the author. This journal is a student produced publication. While the editorial staff strives for accuracy, clarity, and thoughtful review, errors or omissions may occur. Readers are encouraged to contact the editors with any corrections or questions regarding published material.
Submissions are reviewed and selected by the student editorial board. As a student publication, submissions are not anonymously reviewed or blinded during the selection and editing process. All content is published for educational purposes. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission of the editors and appropriate credit to the original author.
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