STEM Meets Sports as App for Young Learners Wins Fall 2024 CS Design Capstone Expo
From STEM learning and cybersecurity to healthcare and beyond, Georgia Tech computing students are developing creative software design solutions to real-world challenges experienced by local businesses and community organizations.
This month, the latest round of these solutions was on display as part of the Fall 2024 Computer Science Junior Design Capstone Expo. More than 30 teams showcased their software design solutions during the expo held in the Exhibition Hall on Dec. 2.
Volunteer judges evaluated each team on functionality, aesthetics, and presentation quality. Following their questioning and analysis, the judges awarded first place to the developers of an app enabling youth to explore STEM through sports.
The CS capstone expo is the culmination of a two-semester course in the School of Computing Instruction (SCI) that connects third- and fourth-year computer science (CS) and computational media (CM) students with public and private sector clients to tackle real-world challenges using innovative software designs.
The teams develop minimally viable products, such as mobile and web applications, tailored to the needs of their public and private sector clients.
Fall 2024 CS Junior Design Capstone Expo Winners:
1st Place - The Court Science App
The Court Science Website expands access to STEM learning through sports by connecting with do-it-yourself arduino kits to collect and display data. This feature eliminates the need for proprietary software and allows young learners to engage in STEM learning activities through sports without prior technical experience.
The team members are Timothy Batten, Jake Cranor, Lauren Dubbink, Carter Robinson, and Alexander Thorne.
2nd Place - ABAC Copilot
The ABAC Copilot web app uses natural language processing (NLP) to automatically generate attribute-based access control (ABAC) policies from natural language descriptions. ABAC policies dictate an individual’s security access within physical and virtual spaces such as office buildings and financial accounts. The project provides an intuitive, efficient, and secure interface for security professionals to create thousands of ABAC policy files that govern their organization's access control.
The team includes Audrey Cho, Kyle Koon, Justin Lee, William Manirakiza, and Victor Wu.
3rd Place - Physical Diagnosis App
The Physical Diagnosis App offers users an accessible solution by combining educational resources with advanced screening technology. It enables users to monitor their skin through convenient scans, track changes over time, and receive detailed feedback on potential signs of melanoma.
With machine learning analysis and secure data storage, users can proactively manage their skin health and seek medical attention when needed.
The Physical Diagnosis App team comprises Akina Castellano, Jason Nair, Alena Obiri, Josheev Rai, and Saloni Rath.
The CS Capstone course’s structure allows students to gain experience communicating with clients and use their skills to build solutions to meet their needs. The expo is held in the spring and fall of each academic year.
Interested in collaborating with computer science and computational media students to solve a vexing problem for your organization? Applications for client projects are accepted every semester. For more information, email cs-jd-capstone@cc.gatech.edu.
Check out more photos from the Fall 2024 Expo here.
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