Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #239

Submission information
Submission Number: 239
Submission ID: 9087
Submission UUID: 3e1e3019-07f0-4ed3-aeb9-f82ac8e1d1f4

Created: Sat, 01/31/2026 - 05:58 PM
Completed: Sat, 01/31/2026 - 06:48 PM
Changed: Sat, 01/31/2026 - 06:48 PM

Remote IP address: 50.4.129.236
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Ashley
McMillan
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AP Research
I am an 11th-grade student from Panama City Beach with a strong academic interest in mechanical engineering. I plan to pursue a career in this field, focusing on innovative problem-solving and practical design. My research topic, Analyzing the Extent to Which Short-Form Media Affects Attention and Working Memory, examines the potential cognitive effect of short form digital content on students. In addition to my academic pursuits, I serve as one of the captains of the Lady Marlins basketball team and as the secretary of student government at my school. Through balancing leadership roles in athletics, student government, and academic research, I have developed discipline, teamwork, and time management skills that contribute to my overall growth as a student.
Analyzing the Extent of Which Short-Form Media Affects Attention And Working Memory
More recently a problem with cognitive development in teens has been on the rise along with the use of social media. Even with people being aware of the effects of social media on teens they are still consuming it at a harmful level. This problem has negatively impacted high school students because it impairs their attention span and working-memory which is needed to thrive in the classroom. A possible cause of this problem is on what form of social media they use.
Doedy Deal
J.R. Arnold High School
AP Research
dealdm@bay.k12.fl.us
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Short-form media, attention, focus, working memory
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Face to Face Poster session
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2026
5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
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