Oberlin College

Effect of features burdened with classical error, misclassifications, Berkson error, and group-summary assignments on machine learning performance and interpretability

Abstract Measurement error is widespread in modern data pipelines, but its influence on predictive modeling and variable importance assessments in machine learning is often underestimated. Our study examines how input measurement error affects both prediction accuracy and interpr...

Cobalt‐Catalyzed [2σ+2π] Cycloaddition via Site‐Selective Capture of Bicyclobutane Diradical

ABSTRACT Strained bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs) have emerged as versatile precursors for accessing highly reactive intermediates, enabling unconventional bond constructions through strain‐release pathways. Herein, we report a cobalt(II)‐catalyzed strategy that combines thermal act...

Shyness as an Anticipatory Form of Appeasement in Urban Black American Children

This is the first empirical study to report on shyness in Black American children. Shyness is framed as serving the function of appeasement, that amid conditions of potential social conflict or power imbalance, the conciliatory nature of shyness engenders interpersonal cooperatio...

Nuclear Spin Oscillator Based on 3He to Search for Exotic Spin Coupling

We describe an experimental investigation of a nuclear spin oscillator based on 3He nuclei as a possible detector to search for exotic spin couplings. A magnetically shielded vapor cell comprising an alkali atom mixture (95% potassium and 5% rubidium) and 3He gas is polarized via...

The p97 adaptor p47/NSFL1C is necessary for stress granule dissolution after heat stress

Abstract Stress granules form in response to diverse cellular perturbations to sequester translation components until the stress is resolved. Stress granules are composed of RNA–protein assemblies in membrane-delimited structures and must be rapidly disassembled to release compon...

Software & Its Workers: Teaching Software Engineering to Students for the Rentier Economy

Computer science (CS) students may aspire to many job titles post-graduation, from software engineer to platform architect. Yet likely absent is the term “worker,” which brings up ideas of more “blue collar” professions or even labor in a factory. What might it look like for CS m...