Researchers Community Website
Scope
Oct 2023-Nov 2023 MIT Entrepreneurship
Client
Theia start-up team
Researcher's growth and recognition depend on publicizing their work, traditionally done through slow methods like journal publications or conferences. Current communication methods, like emails or small groups, offer limited reach. There's a need for a platform in the scientific community that enables quick, wide-scale sharing of research insights on a daily basis.
Overview
Pain Points
Slow Information Spread Cycle: Traditional methods of exposing scientific research, such as publishing papers or attending conferences, typically span years. This leads to a gradual spread of researchers' findings and ideas, impacting the development and establishment of their scientific reputation.
Limited Small-Scale Communication: Point-to-point email exchanges or small discussion groups usually reach far fewer than ten peers. Such modes of communication limit the interaction of researchers with the broader academic community, making it difficult to quickly obtain diverse feedback and collaborative opportunities.
Time-Consuming: Reading papers requires a lot of time and energy, and papers are often challenging and complex in structure."
Social Media Platforms for Researchers: Researchers can utilize academic social media platforms such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu to quickly share their research findings and ideas, as well as to interact with other scholars. These platforms enable faster dissemination of information.
Engagement in Academic Communities: Actively participating in academic communities by joining relevant discussion groups, research teams, or networks can expand your interactions with peers and allow for a broader sharing of research perspectives.
AI Features: AI tools can summarize papers and provide overviews of the trends and consensus among researchers in the comments section.
Solution
Target User
Prize
MIT Ignite Competition Finalist Winner
Contribution
Stakeholder Interview, Survey, UI/UX Design, Prototyping
Design
Use case 1:
Connect with fellow researchers, showcase research updates and insights, and expand the network
Use case 2:
Engage with the community, stay updated on the industry trends, and interact with peers
Use case 3:
AI Paper Summary
AI Comment Analysis
