Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #239

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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

Is draft: No
Primary Student Contact First Name Ashley
Primary Student Contact Last Name McMillan
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Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email xmcmiar@baystudent.org
Photo of all individuals presenting this work Ashley act photo.jpg
Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work AP Research
Bio of all individuals presenting this work 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.
Poster Title Analyzing the Extent of Which Short-Form Media Affects Attention And Working Memory
Abstract 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.
Research Mentor Name Doedy Deal
Research Mentor's College (or High School) J.R. Arnold High School
Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) AP Research
Research Mentor's Email dealdm@bay.k12.fl.us
Additional Research Mentor(s) none
Co-presenter(s) none
Keywords Short-form media, attention, focus, working memory
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Presentation Modality Face to Face Poster session
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I will be printing my poster No
Year 2026
Annual description 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
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