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Established in 2001 by Gregg A. Ferguson ’81 in honor of his parents, Martha A. Fiddler Ferguson ’49 and Cortez W. "Bill" Ferguson, this fund supports the University Fellows program. Preference is granted to students completing projects in chemistry, economics or computer science.

Summer 2024 - Research Fellowships

An Experiment in Using AI for Cross-Platform App Development

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During my fellowship, I developed a cross-platform physical therapy app to provide accessible, customizable solutions for athletes and individuals managing chronic injuries. I focused on learning Flutter and Dart to build the app, starting with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that included hard-coded routines, a simple user interface, and data handling capabilities. 

Summer 2023 - Research Fellowships

Analyzing the Strengths and Weaknesses of Chat GPT

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, conversational AI systems like Chat GPT have emerged as powerful tools for natural language processing and human-computer interactions. My research aims to provide a thorough examination of the strengths and weaknesses of Chat GPT, while also delving into the pervasive issue of biases inherent in various AI models.

Summer 2022 - Research Fellowships