Broken Cars, McDonald’s, and Boeing: A look into Networked Global Supply Chains
Recently, the drive shaft on my car broke, and I was quoted a repair time of two weeks. These weeks slowly turned into two months as I waited for parts to be allocated and shipped to my mechanic – I was left confused as to why such a seemingly routine fix was taking so long. […]
The Importance of Power and Centrality in a Network: An Analysis of “Miraculous Ladybug”
(A deviation of network research I conducted for COMM/INFO 4360: Networks and Social Capital) When conducting research on the popular children’s show Miraculous Ladybug, I posed the following question: Does the network have more trust in nodes with formal power or informal power? There are several instances in the setting where some nodes have formal […]
Phone Adoption in a Complex Multi-layered Network
When one of my Korean friends told me that Samsung phones were much more popular than iPhones in South Korea, I almost didn’t believe him. It seemed to me like most of my friends from South Korea on campus had iPhones, so how could it be possible that Samsung was more popular? Sure enough, I […]
The Power of Social Networks in College Settings: Unlocking Opportunities and Fostering Community
The college experience is often defined not just by academic pursuit but also by the intricate web of social networks that students navigate. These networks, formed through friendships, clubs, classes, and online platforms, play a crucial role in shaping one’s college journey. This concepts of social networks and understanding and leveraging them can unlock opportunities […]
Bayes’ Rule in the World of Healthcare
As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, clinicians find themselves grappling with an ever-expanding pool of patient data, diagnostic tools, and treatment options. Navigating the complexities of health insurance as a recent college graduate, you enroll in your company’s plan only to face a surprising $300 monthly premium. The puzzle deepens when you discover […]
Disease Modeling, R Naught, Fallacies
We’re taught that r naught, the value indicating spread potential of a disease. The two variables representing population size and transmissibility, make a general model for spread potential. However, disease modeling is much more complex than this in the real world, and this calculation isn’t complex or robust enough to capture the full picture of […]
The Importance of Weak Tie Relationships in Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Imagine the number of people you might interact with on a normal day. This includes more than just the friends in your social circle, your boss at work, and the people you live with. Think about the number of brief interactions you might have with other passing people, like the server at Chipotle, passing coworkers, […]