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Ignite no. 1

Sohit Karol

Science 2.0: Implications on the way we do research

While the latest web2.0 technologies are changing the world at the blink of an eyelid, the academic world seems to be lagging behind in the race. This talk would focus on the shortcomings of the age old method of "peer reviewed" publications, the implications it is having on the quality of research and the impact this system could have on an individual's career in these thought economic times. The talk would also highlight the impediments in embracing social media very specific to the acedemic and scientific research world, and lead to some thought provoking questions in this regard.

About Sohit Karol:

Sohit is a PhD Student at the University of Maryland and co-founder of a web2.0 startup, www.diditz.com. His research areas are human factors, social media and neuromechanics. Sohit has published his research at reputed international journals and conferences, and strives to make the world a better place by using social media for relatively "quick and cheap" grueling public health problems facing our society. Sohit tweets