I was under an internship for the computer hardware company Cooler Master where I was tasked with creating a promotional video for one of their products, the MM311 wireless mouse while incorporating artificial intelligence into the video. Not only did this internship give me hands on experience, it also provided me with a professional insight as we were given near full autonomy with all our tasks. Because of this I was involved with almost every step of the process with the exception of editing. This was also my first internship where collaboration is mandatory, yet the team I had were supportive and we were able to cover each other very well despite not being in the same location. I was able to express my creativity and ideas while learning from others on the team.

As I mentioned earlier, full autonomy was granted to us, and this included the usage of artificial intelligence. I learned that AI was not just a tool to improve efficiency, but can be used in a lot of creative ways. The primary way we utilized AI was with image generation, creating a setting that was not available for us, who were limited in the locations we can film with. I also learned how to effectively communicate the product to a foreign audience through capturing interest. The skills that were the most important throughout this process was communication and critical thinking. With the circumstance we were put under, that being 2 of my group members in different countries, communication was a given. Because my main tasks was idea generating and planning, critical thinking came into play as I had to seek innovation to engage my audience. I need to improve my self management skills, as I did miss some deadlines and could not make it to all the meetings.

This internship has helped me grow in better understanding the designing process in a corporate setting. Similar to the last internship I attended, this experience helped me further explore my interest in the field of artificial intelligence. However, this still leaves intrigue on where AI will go from here on out, and I wonder the path that companies such as Cooler Master will take once AI becomes more mainstream and practical.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending an internship opportunity at KAS, where we hosted a professor and a graduate student from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Through this experience, I not only gained valuable insights into AI engineering and research, but also a deepened understanding of education at a university level and what it feels like to work in a professional environment.

During the internship, we worked on smaller AI related projects, often with presets for us so we don’t have to code everything by hand. We largely focused on understanding the neural networks for AI. This included a lot of self study on the model for their neural networks and how algorithms learn. We used this information in the actual lab to experiment on image accuracy. Another significant part was understanding the basics of coding relating to these projects, such as how to operate Pytorch and basic python code to actually jump start our experiments. These tasks placed me in a very uncomfortable environment, as I am someone who has little to no experience on coding. However, by breaking through on this endeavor, I found myself thriving off of this predicament, with my problem solving skills honed, becoming someone with adaptability in a more professional context. One of my most impactful breakthroughs was at the end of our lab session, where off of the data given, I was able to set parameters that gave the highest image accuracy with the least amount of data used. This moment for me highlighted the importance of being an active learner, continuously trying until you get it right. These attempts, however, were not blind attempts. Throughout all of this, I had actively consulted our professors on the best approach, continuously learning. However, I don’t believe myself to have overcome all the challenges, which is why I would not say I am completely satisfied with my performance. While I was able to make some small breakthroughs, we were only scratching the surface of AI, and even still I was not able to understand the content fully. I believe given more time and collaboration among my peers and professors, I will be able to deepen my understanding further.

This internship has been remarkable for shaping my future aspirations. While I’ve confirmed my interest in the field of AI, I’ve only now realized how massive of a task it will be to pursue this field further, as it is rapidly developing and evolving through the smartest minds in the world. This does not deter me, rather, this has made me more optimistic and excited for my growth in the future. Internships, as I’ve come to realize, are not just about exploring career paths as I initially thought, but also about understanding oneself and unlocking capabilities, and I look forward to what awaits me.

Jasper Li

• Discuss how knowledge from I&S and chemistry helps better understand complex issues and  enables action

I&S studies individuals and societies and it encompasses a wide range of topics such as history, geography, and economics, that provide valuable insight for our topic. This gives us economic and political context surrounding an issue. Since I&S is a branch of social sciences, the most valuable insight given are the social dynamics surrounding these issues. In our case, which is the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, it revealed the rapid attempt of industrialization in Bhopal, motivated by economic purpose that prioritized industrial growth over safety. And this negligence from corporate companies led to the death of tens of thousands over one small accident. I&S gave us a perspective that allows us to better understand the interconnectedness between economic incentives and social dynamics. Chemistry brings up a different but equally important perspective to our issue. Rather than the event, chemistry focuses more on the chemical itself used in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Methyl Isocyanate, or MIC for short, has severe consequences on human health if exposed to. Understanding this chemical helps us to be more aware and prepare preventive measures and how to mitigate effects of the gas. This study of the gas also showed us the short and long term effects on human health and environment, which connects us to I&S, as seen with how humans handle the situation afterwards. Chemistry, in this study, allowed us to understand the intricate details behind this destructive disaster. 

• Did this change your perspective on chemical or technological developments? 

I don’t think this really changed my perspective on chemical and technological development and I will always advocate for the further progression of mankind. However, my main takeaway from this interdisciplinary unit is the importance of safety in industrial practices. While I like new advancements in technology, I believe that it is important to maintain ethical integrity while doing so, especially in the safety of workers and people around the area. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy serves as a warning on the devastating impact something can have if economic motivations lead to negligence. 

• How do science and I&S overlap in a real world context? 

There are many examples where science and I&S overlap, the main example I think of when it comes to this question is healthcare. Science focuses on the actual medical and health sciences, such as research to combat diseases and developing treatment and the other biological aspects of the human body. I&S focuses more on the societal impact of healthcare, how effective and needed it is, then using the information to make policies relating to it and continue adjusting these policies as new information comes in. Another example where science and I&S overlap is in the development of new technologies and innovations. Science advances technology and finds solutions to problems. I&S once again learn about the social implications of said technologies and addressing issues such as ethical concerns and impact of technology on communities.

• Did this help you address real-world issues?

Somewhat. The main focus of our topic was pretty niche since methyl isocyanate is not a very talked about chemical. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is also a few decades old so I can’t say our topic really talks about real world mainstream issues today. However, despite not being the focus of our research, I did learn about the ethics in working in places like these, with dangerous jobs and low pay. While not all of this information is written on the pamphlet, I believe this is still a very relevant topic today, albeit not as serious as it was before. 

• Are science and technological developments always worth the potential harms?

I believe yes. As said above, I am an advocate for further technological progression. My main motive behind this is just to make life easier and keep things interesting. This isn’t a very enticing motivation but I don’t see how it is possible for us to stay the same while everything around us changes. I did say that I believe that we should maintain ethical integrity, and I still do, at least when it comes to humans. I just think that there are so many possibilities out there that haven’t been explored and letting things stay the same would be such a waste. So even if it is only one step, we should all strive to move forward. After all, every journey starts with one step.

Conditional Statement	Converse	Inverse	Contrapositive
if you use google then you’re not evil	If you’re not evil then you use google	If you don’t use google then you’re evil	If you are evil then you don’t use google
False	False	False	False

Revision: If you use google you might be evil

Hello there depressed human beings that are reading this blog post. I know for a fact you are depressed because you are so bored that you have nothing else to do besides reading this blog post (except for you, Mr. Gassner) Ok so yea welcome to another blog by you fav blogger (your’s truly :D) Yes I know I’m so honest 😉 Anyways hi this is my reflection of my poem. OMG I know right imagine writing a poem but I have no choice because SOMEONE MADE ME DO IT (you know who you are and I know you are reading this) Ok so my poem is about idiots aka the human race and yes that includes you destroying the world. Ok so my words make the human race feel guilt and they will never come out of their houses and see sunlight again and they will pray and beg God for mercy and they will use their brains to help undo what they did. That is, if they have one… This will inspire people to make the world a better place. Just kidding. You wish. After all, we are humans and we are cruel, and yes that includes you. Anyways, this is my reflection hope you enjoy another blog from your fav blogger 😀 alr see u guys in the next blog and prepared to be roasted (again) Ok yea anyways cya! (btw my poem is down below)

Shattered World
Jasper Li

10,000 hours in this broken world
10,000 hours broken in this world
10,000 hours but who actually cares?
10,000 hours and humans go unaware

100,000 minutes waiting for death
100,000 minutes and gained no strength
100,000 minutes and who remembers?
100,000 minutes waiting for extinction

What will happen years from now?
What will happen to this shattered world?
Human’s selfishness has ended themselves
And in the end, no one remembers

How would we live in this shattered world?
Having regrets in this new broken world
How many regrets will we have?

How many?
How many?

None, for now, because no one thinks of it
But when the thunder dances in our world
We will be forced to face it as it’s our greatest fears

And it will be
And it will be

10,000 hours in this broken world
10,000 hours broken in this world
10,000 hours but who actually cares?
10,000 hours and humans go unaware

100,000 minutes waiting for death
100,000 minutes and gained no strength
100,000 minutes and who remembers?
100,000 minutes waiting for extinction

What have we done?
What have we done?
Now we’re living untouched in this shattered world

Hello, it’s me your favorite family-friendly blogger and the most active blogger ever yes mhm I’m so honest. Anyways, jokes aside, this is the new blog. oK so in math class, we learned about functions. Functions are a relation in which each input has exactly one output. We also made our own pattern using functions. My pattern starts with 2 blocks horizontally in step 1, then add another 2 blocks horizontally. In step 43, there will be 86 blocks. The equation for my function is 2x=y. Thank you for reading my family-friendly blog post. You can see my slideshow down below.

Hello, I am Jasper and today I will be showing you my MathMagic summative. In this summative, we have to create a math trick. The purpose of this summative is to flex on your peers and parents. In this project, I learned to write an equation in many ways. The part I am most proud of in my MathMagic presentation is the presentation part because I didn’t speak too fast. The part I forgot to do is the explanation of how the trick works. I will be looking forward to getting a 1 on my summative. Thankyou for reading and you can see my summative down below

1. What is the scale factor?

The scale factor is the ratio of the length of a side of one figure to the length of the corresponding side of the other figure

2. When are scale drawings used in the real world?

Planning buildings requires a scale factor because they need to plan out the amount of land needed for the building

3. What did you learn about scale factor?

I learned that the scale factor can be very useful in many different situations

4. What went well in doing the project?

One thing that went well during the project is that I got it done

5. What did you struggle with when doing the project?

One thing I struggled with is drawing lines