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Economics

Utah State University

Student Research Symposium

Conference

2022

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From Art To Science: How Chess Engines Have Influenced The Game, Matthew Richey Apr 2022

From Art To Science: How Chess Engines Have Influenced The Game, Matthew Richey

Student Research Symposium

The development of chess engines has affected nearly every facet of the game, including approach to study, gameplay, and spectating. This has caused considerable controversy in the chess community. This paper aims to show the changes effectuated by these engines have been largely beneficial to the game. Research was conducted by reviewing scholarly articles, interviews with top chess players, and analyzing chess games. While there have been some changes that can be considered harmful to the art form of chess, the popularization and accessibility provided by these engines led to greater changes within the chess community.


Research In Focus: How Does Urban Development Impact Carbon Emissions From Transportation?, Matthew Mccarthy Apr 2022

Research In Focus: How Does Urban Development Impact Carbon Emissions From Transportation?, Matthew Mccarthy

Student Research Symposium

This research delves into the issue that America is defined by three large issues. The United States is characterized by high automobile dependence, and community development is characterized by high sprawl and suburbs. These characteristics have allowed the transportation sector to account for the largest sector of greenhouse gas emissions in our nation. In searching for solutions to this problem, the research and work of professors Robert Cervero and Kara Kockelman is presented. Through many papers and research, their nicknamed 5D's and presented. These are 5 principles of design and transportation, that when utilized reduce the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) …