Our grand challenge is about the loss of biodiversity in the Amazon Rainforest. We created an infographic to educate and spread awareness about this issue to a larger audience. Full Poster: Preventing the Loss of Biodiversity Infographic:
Trigger warnings are applied to scenarios where the topic can cause distress to a person. Originally the use of trigger warnings was for PTSD patients in an attempt to allow for the person to decide whether they wish to interact with the possibly distressing material or avoid it all together, but now days trigger warnings
The Smart Mask is an innovative way to combine testing methods, technology, and masks in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Ideally, down the line, this technology could be applied to other viruses or pandemic situations. In order to do this, the team spoke with an expert, tested multiple masks, temperature strip placements, and
Plastic pollution is a grand challenge because there is 1) an abundance of plastic used in everyday products and 2) we have nowhere to discard of plastic. This leads to many negative impacts on the soil, waterways, and living organisms in these areas. Rationale: We noticed that there are many alternatives to cleaning up plastic
Modern technology and social media have been integrated into almost every person’s lives. Individuals can instantly share photos, post status updates, and message others from the comfort of their homes. There are approximately three and a half billion users of these social media apps worldwide and it’s estimated to increase 9% annually (Karim et al.).
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field that, although has been studied extensively, is filled with many opportunities for innovation due to its seemingly infinite amount of applications. The neural network is a form of AI that can analyze images and recognize them for what they are. A similar form of AI known as GPT-3 is
Skedule is a planning application that creates study schedules based on the user’s own studying preferences. The algorithm used by the planner is based on a user’s “score” that would increase or decrease depending on the user’s preferences. By letting a student comfortably prepare for tests and assignments, academic-related stress would be mitigated. Full Poster:
The term Fake News encompasses a broad range of false information present in politics, healthcare, education, or any topic that is discussed in an increasingly polarized digital space. It’s clear that it is a complex problem, with no single right answer or rule to follow, which is why our team decided the most effective solution
A quantitative and qualitative review of survey results that explores dementia caregivers’ opinions on tracking devices for loved ones who wander. Full Poster: In-depth Analysis of Dementia Caregiver Perspective on Tracking Technology
The growing number of plastic bags being introduced to ocean systems is causing marine animals to accidentally consume harmful plastics, eventually leading to gut impaction and death. Regular plastic bags do not degrade and rely on individuals to recycle them to prevent permanent pollution. Current biodegradable plastic bags require industrial composting and are not digestible