The Puzzle of Privacy in the Age of Social Media
Anna
JD/PhD Juris Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy candidateSubjects
Literature, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences
Expertise
Creative writing, journalism, modern American literature, 19th century to modern French literature, French language and culture, American law
Project description
Ethan investigated social media consumption and related privacy concerns, through articles, reports, and editorials on topics such as the right to be forgotten, facial recognition technology, international privacy norms, and the regulatory powers of governments as opposed to those of private actors. He explored how to merge his substantive interest in social media with his ambition to create his own blog. There, he discussing various aspects of data privacy law and the delicate legal space that big tech companies are navigating.
Project outcome
Ethan filmed a series of interviews and wrote blog articles not just about data privacy, but on other societal issues mainly having to do with racial injustice and prison systems as well. He published all of this on his own blog site.
Visit his blog!Student background
Ethan is a 16-year-old student from Lawrenceville, NJ.
Student review
Anna helped me expand my knowledge on data privacy and further grow my interest in research. My sessions with her were exciting, intriguing, and informative. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor! She has been extremely encouraging during my project and taught me how to improve my writing as well as think outside of the box to gain new ideas!
Mentor review
Serving as a mentor for Polygence has been a uniquely fulfilling and thought-provoking experience. Although I knew that I enjoyed teaching before becoming a mentor, I had not had the opportunity to engage with students on subjects so directly linked to my graduate studies. I am consistently amazed by the intellectual rigor and maturity of my students, and come away from our sessions with renewed appreciation for academic discourse and rigorous debate. I also appreciate the position’s flexibility and room for creativity.
