05/02/2022
A recap of CUSJ this year!
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CUSJ publishes original research by undergraduates in its peer/faculty reviewed journal and hosts an annual symposium for outstanding undergraduate and high school students.
The Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal is a peer-reviewed, professional-level, open-access academic publication that is committed to publishing manuscripts of the highest scholarship resulting from significant scientific research or outstanding scientific analysis. Each paper published in the CUSJ undergoes a double-blind peer review process facilitated by the Journal's Editorial Review Board
The Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal is a peer-reviewed, professional-level, open-access academic publication that is committed to publishing manuscripts of the highest scholarship resulting from significant scientific research or outstanding scientific analysis. Each paper published in the CUSJ undergoes a double-blind peer review process facilitated by the Journal's Editorial Review Board
Operating as usual
04/19/2022
Join CUSJ this thursday from 8-9 for Throwback science night! We’ll be making ooblek and slime, lava lamps and will also have a spaghetti and marshmallow tower building contest!!
04/11/2022
Whether you’re interested in scientific research, journalism, or policy, the National Undergraduate Conference on Scientific Journalism is the place to be on April 23rd!
The conference, which is the largest of its kind, will virtually bring together hundreds of student-scientists and 20 colleges and universities from across the United States to discuss research ethics and practice, the publication process, the role of student journals, and more.
This year's conference will feature 2022 Nobel Prize nominee Maria Elena Bottazi, Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Weiner, Applied Math Professor Emeritus Mark Cane, and YouTuber Professor Dave Explains. Register in our linktree!
04/11/2022
Want to publish scientific research as an undergraduate? Curious about the spread of scientific information? Whether you’re interested in scientific research, journalism, or policy, the National Undergraduate Conference on Scientific Journalism is the place to be on April 23rd!
This year's conference will take place on Zoom from 10:45 am to 4:30 pm EST, and YOU are invited to attend. This event, which is the largest of its kind, will bring together hundreds of student-scientists and 20 undergraduate research journals from across the nation to discuss research ethics and practice, the publication process, the role of student journals, and much more!
Speakers include 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee Maria Elena Bottazzi, Vetlesen Laureate Mark Cane, Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Weiner, and YouTuber Professor Dave Explains. The featured panels are Credibility and Accessibility in Research Consumption, Science in Partisanship, and Careers in Scientific Communication.
Register here! https://bit.ly/3ueh7n0
04/08/2022
Interested in presenting your research? Apply to Columbia’s Research Symposium by April 10th at bit.ly/columbiasymposium
04/03/2022
The Columbia Science Review presents Science Week 2022, a celebration of scientific advancement and pursuit! We are hosting five events over five days to highlight diversity in STEM and initiatives regarding equity and inclusion in science. Check out each of our events below:
Monday, April 4th at 4:00 pm on ZOOM — Dr. Veronica Barcelona Keynote
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/91853505236
Passcode: science
Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 pm in URIS 332 — Graduate Student Panel
Wednesday, April 6th at 7:45 pm in CHANDLER 402 — Women in STEM Panel
Thursday, April 7th at 8:00 pm in URIS 141 — Black Scientists Panel
Friday, April 8th at 1:00 pm in URIS 332 — Dr. Faye McNeill Keynote
03/20/2022
Ever wondered what your dog is really thinking about? Come to CUSJ’s Event: Inside the Minds of Dogs! Hear from the Horowitz Lab at Barnard as they discuss what it is really like to be a dog
02/24/2022
Sign up for spring presentation night by filling out the form in our linktree (in our bio)
02/18/2022
Have an interesting idea or something you’re passionate about that you want to share? Want a chance to earn money while testing out your newest chemistry comedy bit? Come to CUSJ’s Spring Presentation Night
During our event, participants will give a short talk of any formality and format on a STEM topic of interest. After all the presentations are over, the audience will vote for their favorite talk and the winner will receive a Cash Prize! Fill out the interest form in our bio if you’d like to participate!
01/21/2022
Have an interesting idea or something you’re passionate about that you want to share? Want a chance to earn money while testing out your newest chemistry comedy bit? Come to CUSJ’s Spring Presentation Night
During our event, participants will give a short talk of any formality and format on a STEM topic of interest. After all the presentations are over, the audience will vote for their favorite talk and the winner will receive a Cash Prize! Fill out the interest form in our bio if you’d like to participate!
10/24/2021
Introducing our new CJSJ members! We’re so happy to have you all with us 💙💙
10/24/2021
Introducing our new CJSJ members! We’re so happy to have you all on our editorial board 💙💙
01/21/2021
CUSJ is excited to host the annual Spring Research Symposium. If you're passionate about scientific research, this is a great opportunity to gain experience with presenting. All undergraduates are welcome, including those who do not attend Columbia. Fill out the form (bit.ly/columbiasymposium) to apply & email us at [email protected] with any questions.
11/02/2020
Last but definitely not least in our new editor intros is Teia Bratu! Teia is a freshman at CC studying Neuroscience, and she is originally from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. She joined CUSJ after being part of the CJSJ symposium as a junior in high school. After becoming friends with the awesome judges, Teia knew she wanted to be a part of the CUSJ community. More than that, she wants to help foster a scientific community among STEM students on campus. She is most interested in learning about Alzheimer’s Disease and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, but almost anything in the field of biology sparks her interest. In her free time, Teia loves volleyball, photography, hiking, skiing, journalism, EMS, and finding places with good food. Fun fact! CUSJ played a huge role in Teia’s decision to apply ED to Columbia! Well, we’re so glad you love CUSJ as much as we do. Welcome to the team Teia!!
And that concludes our new editor intros! We’re so glad to have each and every one of you on our wonderful team. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for CUSJ next! :))
11/02/2020
Next is Kazi Rabbe for our new editor intros! Kazi is a freshman at SEAS studying mechanical engineering. From Tulsa, OK, Kazi is super fascinated with space and more specifically, spaceflight! During his free time, he likes to play basketball with friends, watch sports and Netflix shows, and make whipped coffee. Fun fact! He had a pet bird named Larry Bird! Welcome to CUSJ!
11/02/2020
Handshake
We also have a resuming editing event coming up where we've partnered up with Beyond Barnard!
Here's the info:
STEM Resume Best Practices
November 12 (7PM Eastern)
Led by Beyond Barnard, in partnership with Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal
For STEM students (Barnard AND Columbia!!) heading into research jobs (across academia, industry, government, and nonprofits) after college, it's important to understand basic resume best practices — and to get some insights on the job market in the field more generally. Join us for a presentation on how to prepare your resume specific to STEM. Led by Beyond Barnard's Dean A-J Aronstein, this presentation will address:
- Resume best practices: positioning transferable skills, coursework, projects, and more as a STEM student
- What the job market and timeline looks for research roles at the entry level
- Questions that attendees bring to the table throughout the virtual conversation
The event is open to all students interested in STEM fields.
FB event: https://fb.me/e/3vDnlI5UD
Register at this link: https://barnard.joinhandshake.com/events/612290
Questions about attending? Please email Beyond Barnard at [email protected]. A recording of this session will be shared with all registrants. Attendance is, of course, encouraged!
11/01/2020
Next up in our new editor intros we have Jennifer Lin! Jennifer is a freshman at CC pursuing sustainable development, and she is from Jericho, New York. She loves cell biology and finds if fascinating that trillions of tiny cells have such intricate functions in the day to day operations of organisms! She joined CUSJ in hopes of advocating for other students so that they can also pursue their passions in science. In her free time, Jennifer loves to read, online shop, and TikTok. Her proudest accomplishment is her complete collection of quarters from all 50 states. Welcome to CUSJ!
11/01/2020
Up next in our new editor intros is Aaron Jackson! Aaron is a freshman at CC pursuing biochemistry. He is from Draper, Utah, and he loves to run, swim, and explore the city (socially distanced, of course!). After spending 2 years in Spain before coming to college, Aaron decided to join CUSJ to find a supportive and friendly community within the science community at Columbia! Welcome to the fam, Aaron!
10/31/2020
We’ve got Ana Beatriz Bonfim up next in our new editor intros! Ana is a junior at Barnard studying biochemistry. Growing up in Brasília, Brazil, she is interested in exploring the intersection of bioinorganic chemistry and materials science research for human health-related applications. During her free time, she annoys her two cats, watches the NBA with her sister, listens to Brazilian music, and obsesses over TV shows. Fun fact! She is a part of an all-female Afro-Brazilian drumming band and has performed all over NYC and even in Carnival in Brazil! Welcome to CUSJ!
10/31/2020
Next in our new editor intros is Gloria Charite! Gloria is a sophomore at CC studying neuroscience and human behavior. Growing up in Kigali City, Rwanda, she loves science, especially brain science. Before joining CUSJ, she has been a spectator of new science technologies and fascinating advancements. Now at this perfect playground for a community of fellow science committed players, she looks forward to being actively involved in the exciting process of producing science materials and making scientific information available to everyone. During her free time, she reads books, listens to music, and talks to friends and family. Fun fact! She has 4 or more nicknames :D. Welcome to CUSJ!
10/30/2020
We’ve got Vanshika Sriram up next in our new editor intros! Vanshika is a freshman in SEAS from South Brunswick, New Jersey! She is studying biomedical engineering. She is interested in learning about nanomedicine, biotechnology, and astrophysics. In her spare time she enjoys drawing, sewing, watching tv, and drinking bubble tea. Fun Fact! She used to know the capital of every country. Welcome to CUSJ!
10/30/2020
Up next in our new editor intros is Laurelle Lee Young! Laurelle is a junior in Columbia college studying biochemistry with a concentration in computer science. She's really excited to be a part of CUSJ as a community with a diverse range of STEM specialties! Her current area of interest is genetic regulation, specifically how mechanisms of RNA regulation and ncRNA degradation may shed light on other areas in genetics and raise questions about links to related diseases. This quarantine, Laurelle has kept busy in her hometown the Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago by cutting her hair, doing yoga, going on runs with a mask and sketching random objects around the house. Her favourite Soca song is Savannah Grass, by Kes the Band. Welcome to CUSJ!
10/29/2020
Next in our new editor intros is Zoe Zager! Zoe is a junior pursuing a double major in physics and math at Columbia College. She joined CUSJ in order to focus on her writing and editing skills while having the opportunity to meet other people studying science at Columbia. Although her primary interests are in more theoretical and abstract fields, she is also interested in learning more about biology and computer science through her involvement with CUSJ! Some of Zoe's favorite quarantine past-times, both in her hometown of Detroit Michigan and on-campus, include running, reading, trying out new coffee shops, and playing the saxophone and piano. For Zoe, the hardest part of being home for the summer was missing the one true love of her life: JJs smoothies! Welcome to CUSJ Zoe!
10/29/2020
Up next in our new editor intros is Natasha Sharma! Natasha is a sophomore at Barnard from Newton, Massachusetts interested in studying chemistry and biochemistry. Her driving motivation is to make science and scientific literature more accessible to those in other fields! Science fascinates her because of its ability to provide people with another lens through which we can see and understand the world around us. She is particularly interested in healthcare and public health, specifically the intersection between social and hard sciences such as sociology and biology. Natasha enjoys running, biking, playing water polo, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family. Fun fact about Natasha: her house was on a home improvement show! Welcome to CUSJ Natasha!
10/28/2020
CUSJ 2018-2019!
10/28/2020
Next in our new editor intros is Shloka Janapaty! Shloka is a freshman in SEAS from San Jose who plans to study chemical or mechanical engineering. Shloka’s research has given her a broad interest in reconfiguring systems and resources for a sustainable future. She’s primarily focused on contaminant transport, energy efficiency, and cool microbes; her most recent project reevaluates heat transfer processes in rotary kilns. Shloka likes to think of science as the analytical witness of inextricable connections in the natural world. Her favorite element of research is creativity. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and reading. Fun Fact: Shloka can only snap with her left pinky finger. Welcome to CUSJ!
10/28/2020
Next in our new editor intros is Anushka Gupta! Anushka is a freshman in SEAS from San Diego studying computer science. Anushka is interested in science and research, especially at the intersection of data science and physics. She says she has seen shows with inspirational montages of research breakthroughs and has always wanted to be a part of that montage! In her free time, Anushka loves hiking, dancing, and cooking. Fun Fact! She has collected travel pamphlets from all of the places she has visited, and plans to make a collage of them in the future! Welcome to CUSJ!
10/27/2020
Up next in our new editor intros is Samantha Turk! Samantha is a first year at Barnard studying Biochemistry. She is interested in learning about epigenetics, particularly with regard to its role in diseases like cancer and its applications to drug development. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing cards, listening to music, and going to museums. Fun fact: Samantha has two dogs named Hershey and Coco! Welcome to CUSJ Samantha!
10/27/2020
Next up in our new editor intros is Stan DeLaurentiis! Stan is a sophomore in CC studying Astrophysics with a concentration in EALAC. He is interested in (and researching!) the relationship between the stellar age, rotation period, and magnetic activity of low mass stars. In his free time, Stan is working on starting a streetwear fashion brand (he does it all!). Fun fact: Stan was in a Chinese game show! Welcome to the team Stan!
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The Aggie Transcript is excited to announce our participation in the National Undergraduate Conference on Scientific Journalism (NUCSJ), hosted by the Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal (CUSJ). If you are passionate about science journalism or would like to learn more, we encourage you to register for the conference @ bit.ly/nucsjconference!
"CUSJ is bringing together hundreds of student-scientists and multiple undergraduate research journals from across the nation to discuss research ethics and practice, the publication process, the role of student journals, and more.
Speakers include Dr. Martin Chalfie (2008 Nobel laureate and Columbia professor), Carl Zimmer (science columnist for the New York Times), and Amy Nutt (2011 Pulitzer Prize winner). Featured events include panels on the Effective Consumption of Research, COVID-19 and the Spread of Scientific Information, and Careers in Scientific Journalism and Communication."
The conference will take place on November 21st from 7:45 AM – 1:30 PM PST.
Feel free to DM or email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
We hope to see you there! 👋
Students! Submit a research paper for publication in this journal for undergraduate students: Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal (CUSJ). CUSJ is a highly selective peer-reviewed publication that aims to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to publish scholarly research papers.
The submission deadline for the 2020-2021 journal is January 22, 2021.
More information about the journal and submission guidelines can be found here: https://cusj.columbia.edu/
Eight days from now, join the Undergraduate Committee on Global Thought, Columbia University for a screening of director Tania Cypriano's new film, "Born to Be." The film follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting at the groundbreaking The Mount Sinai Hospital Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City. Presented in conjunction with GS Alliance and Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal. Register now: bit.ly/btbucgt
The Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal is a highly selective peer-reviewed publication that aims to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to publish scholarly research papers. Submit your scientific paper before Feb. 2nd at: cusj.columbia.edu
CALCULATIONS AND UNIVERSAL BALANCED FUNCTION
Arithmetical calculation is the origin and deals with numbers like addition, subtraction, division and multiplication and algebra with numbers and variables. Arithmetic is the basic branch (number theory) and algebra is the reunion of broken parts.
a) 7+2=9 and 2+7=9 arithmetic
b) 2t+2f=2f+2t algebra.
c) If values of ‘t and f’ differ, the equation cannot stand which is not the case with definite figures in arithmetic.
Algebra searches unknown. If something is needed in market, so it is ‘x’ and if it is a pen,’x’ is a pen. Look at the sky; can we account correctly how many stars are? The answer is ‘no’ and so it is taken as ‘x’, then known (assumed) are 1, 00,000; the equation will be x-1, 00,000=’y’. Here both ‘x and y’ are unknown. When ‘y’ is determined, then riddle is solved, as ‘x’ value is discovered. For all probable variables, algebra is the route. When search is completed, equations stand tall. But again equations are not as tall for assessing secrets of the nature with infinite form and a fraction may be perhaps known, that too depending upon variances, termed as universe. So unknown can be bracketed in algebra as ‘x, y, and z’ as quantifying numbers are hidden and not figured out. To know the natural function of the universe, a combined capsule of arithmetic and algebra is applied. Is there any other mode for accounting without this help? Whether arithmetic or algebra, it is based on earth conditions and relevant response alone. To locate universal secrets, the relativity has to stand between the earth and the universal objects as a whole. Considering harmony, there may be some common universal laws for all objects which can be reached by terming as unknown in algebra. In fact a single path of original branch of arithmetic would help better; as for unknown factors zero ‘0’ can be used; at the most 01, 02, 03 instead of ‘a, b, c or x’ for equations in algebra, making mathematics simpler. Universal operations are without linking past, present, future and based on the simplest but permanent auto calculations on friction and tapping with relevant fluctuations of gravitation, anti-gravitation and reflection. This study can be framed in advanced arithmetic.
When the universe came into being, undoubtedly it is with series of continued bangs that too with sustained time gaps in expanding travel. Is there any energy Centre to spread the empire? If it is invisible; then only two divisions surface; visible and invisible covering living and nonliving. Both carries soul energy, the former is self-activated and latter is not as here soul energy is limited to its static position unless activated externally. The universe is a capsule of mass and energy. Living activates mass for specific results; but mass is also activated by the nature to provide air, water, light etc. This is out of self-generated tapping transformation. Force, friction with mass resulting in velocity are the prime factors to promote bangs, one after other; as a single bang cannot frame out the sprawling universe. The energy output is as per the beats of mass contact with velocity which gets on to a recycle scenario for the final result. However the system is on the footing of tapping and twisting of mass by velocity on auto rhythm. It would be interesting to know the beginning of beginning to meet the recycle process. All this is not followed by the nature as per mathematics but by
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harmonious relativity and behaviour. The universal energy follows ground rules of gravitation, anti-gravitation and reflection. Friction of mass and velocity are the building blocks of energy which is invisible. The velocity is with variances as per activation of mass and it is a combined capsule of time and space. Even gravitation and anti-gravitation impact factors of objects including the earth explain development of seasons. Gravitation and anti-gravitation range differs from object to object surfaces resulting in differences in seasonal climate. The nature with infinite setup has tapping transformation behaviour without any balance sheets and profit and loss account. The universal function only knows to give expecting nothing. Here lies the responsibility for keeping the environment clean for the simple reason that then only the nature can offer healthy and happy life.
Dr.Einstein stated- it is an uncritical attitude to declare statistical character of the nature to be a fact but up to now we do not have any other theory. The nature stood for an orderly system obeying rules which could be discovered with courage and imagination. He even with his famous energy mass formula agreed that there must be something behind energy and was in search of systems which might open up secrets of the nature without any probabilities. In this context, it is rather surprising to note squares of 1 and 2 which are 1 and 4 respectively against the norm that square of same figure is more than the addition which states 1+1=2 and 2+2=4. So the values of a2 and b2, standing at 1 and 2 would present a different scenario in practical energy application routes.
Force delivers velocity by friction with mass with variances as per gravitation and anti-gravitation on surface conditions. Time and space is a part of velocity and not in isolation. Hence study of velocity in reference to mass, gravitation and anti-gravitation is of utmost importance. For this no accounting system fits in to understand the infra-structure of the universe as a whole since it functions on auto principles without uncertainties. Here beats of bits of atomic sub particles in space may render some support in our understanding. The knowledge to know the universe with its infinite source empire is by its sound language which lifts tapping transformation. This will bring in such routes for the use of minimum resources and expenses to achieve the best maximum outputs. For example, one of the immeasurable objects, the sun alone is capable to provide light for the limitless areas.
H V Navangul
Age 82