{"678929":{"#nid":"678929","#data":{"type":"news","title":"STEM Meets Sports as App for Young Learners Wins Fall 2024 CS Design Capstone Expo","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVolunteer 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe CS capstone expo is the culmination of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sci.cc.gatech.edu\/junior-design-capstone\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ea two-semester course in the School of Computing Instruction (SCI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that connects\u0026nbsp;third- and fourth-year computer science (CS) and computational media\u0026nbsp;(CM) students with public and private sector clients\u0026nbsp;to tackle real-world challenges using innovative software designs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe teams develop minimally viable products, such as mobile and web applications, tailored to the needs of their public and private sector clients.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFall 2024 CS Junior Design Capstone Expo Winners:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1st Place - The Court Science App\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003ECourt Science Website\u003C\/em\u003E 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team members are Timothy Batten, Jake Cranor, Lauren Dubbink, Carter Robinson, and Alexander Thorne.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2nd Place - ABAC Copilot\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EABAC Copilot\u003C\/em\u003E 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\u2019s 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\u0027s access control.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team includes Audrey Cho, Kyle Koon, Justin Lee, William Manirakiza, and Victor Wu.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3rd Place - Physical Diagnosis App\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EPhysical Diagnosis App\u003C\/em\u003E 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith machine learning analysis and secure data storage, users can proactively manage their skin health and seek medical attention when needed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Physical Diagnosis App team comprises Akina Castellano, Jason Nair, Alena Obiri, Josheev Rai, and Saloni Rath.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe CS Capstone course\u2019s 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterested 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out more \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.canto.com\/s\/OL1G1?viewIndex=0\u0022\u003Ephotos from the Fall 2024 Expo here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVolunteer 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"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."}],"uid":"36613","created_gmt":"2024-12-17 19:30:34","changed_gmt":"2024-12-17 19:34:52","author":"Emily Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-12-17T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-12-17T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675879":{"id":"675879","type":"image","title":"1733778108252.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Court Science App won first place at the Fall 2024 CS Junior Design Capstone Expo. 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