From a background in the world of tech start-ups, Adam sought to expand his skill set to data analysis through the Applied Quantitative Research program. When considering GSAS, the location, diversity of student body, and the quality of the professors convinced Adam to join the Graduate School. His commitment to finding ways to explain complex information in simple, comprehensible ways made Adam a perfect candidate for the 2015 GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge. He competed as a finalist this spring with his presentation on the effectiveness of digital protest tactics. Surprisingly, he discovered that passive methods of online protests can actually prove more effective than offline methods in certain circumstances. The experience forced Adam to confront the challenge of simplifying the language of his research. He also enjoyed the performative aspect of the Threesis, which required him to present on a stage before hundreds of attendees. “It was a little terrifying, but also rewarding to share what I’d been working on in front of so many people,” Adam told the Quarterly. “Doing the Threesis was probably the best part of my whole grad school experience.”
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