Published Research Displayed Below
Food and Health Science
The Effectiveness of Vegan vs. High-Protein Animal-Based Diets
in Managing and Preventing Obesity
Obesity is a universal health issue and finding effective dietary interventions is crucial. This paper examines the vegan diet and high protein, animal-based diet in the management, and prevention of obesity. Both diet patterns can lead to weight loss by different means, but the high fiber approach has more benefits with, likely fewer risks to health, and only if of course well-planned. Additionally, levels of long-term adherence will come into play in both diet patterns, and therefore motivations to change dietary behaviors to find an approach that can be maintained for a prolonged period while providing a nutritionally adequate diet are of genuine importance.
Hannah Perez
2/8/2026
Music and History
The Influence of the Past on Music
Music is always changing, however, it always comes back to its traditional roots. From classical music laying down the groundwork, jazz and blues integrating both classical elements and new ways to express emotion, or even protest songs that united communities, and pushed for change. Every style of music builds off what came before it. Music can carry identity and cultural memory, keeping artist and their messages alive long after they are gone, like how genres live long after they originated from.
Floyd Garcia
2/3/2026
Sociology and Communications
Propaganda In The Digital Age
This paper discusses the importance of being informed about propaganda in the digital age. The paper mentions fake news and examples of how fake news have influenced real-life events, such as political elections. The paper also explains Lasswell's theory of communication and how it still applies today.
Levent Buyukkilic
1/26/2026
Aerospace Engineering
Electric Propulsion Systems for CubeSat Missions:
Small Satellite Capability Expansion
This paper explores how electric propulsion systems have expanded the capabilities of CubeSat missions despite strict limitations on size, mass, and power. It compares ion thrusters, Hall-effect thrusters, and pulsed plasma thrusters based on efficiency, power demands, orbital maneuverability, and mission lifetime. While these systems enable more precise control and longer missions, challenges related to power availability and long-term reliability remain. Addressing these limitations is critical for supporting increasingly complex CubeSat operations.
Afshin Mithwani
1/24/2026