In a world with infinite demand, it can be difficult to commit time to learn something new. Our attention gets scattered and diffused. SkillEdge solves this issue by combining industry research and organizational techniques to make learning new skills achievable, productive, and fun. We do this through analytic charts based on your reported behavior to show you in what areas you may need to improve, and where your strengths are.

In light of reports globally of the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home mandates on abusive relationships, our team has taken on the information space of domestic abuse and violence for our culminating Capstone project. Those experiencing violence and abuse in close quarters no longer have easy access to traditional resources and support services. To help alleviate this information access gap, our team has created and developed a iOS mobile app called Solace, which, equipped with robust cloaking mechanisms, acts as a comprehensive toolkit, enabling survivors to securely access reputable resources and communicate with advocates and members of their support networks.

UW faculty make data-driven decisions every day. From large-scale business decisions to helping students succeed, data analytics affects the lives of everyone in the UW community. The current solution, created by UW Enterprise Reporting and Analytics, uses two portals: B.I. Portal, UW Profiles. Our solution, UW Analytics, addresses current issues such as cost and inefficiency in maintaining two distinct portals, feature underutilization, and inconsistent UW branding. UW Analytics is a one-stop-shop featuring an intuitive, streamlined UI that adheres to UW branding. Less time looking for data means more time for analyzing and making better-informed decisions.

The problem Varmada addresses is how people who purchase products online can achieve a simple and quick return process in order to save time and money. This mobile application is targeted for smartphone users living in urban areas who do not have time to return items back to a drop off center or lack the resources to do so. With few options to handle this problem, Varmada was created to create a seamless return experience. Using Varmada, users can request an item pickup within multiple time ranges and dates that work with their schedule.

Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) are the most prevalent Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) intervention methods utilized in the technology industry. Like other D&I interventions, WAGs have not been studied and their effectiveness has not been empirically assessed. This project investigated WAGs' characteristics using a qualitative approach conducting interviews and focus group, with industry professionals. The study explores WAG members and non-members' experiences and perceptions of WAGs. Findings suggest WAGs' benefits and highlight the complexity of perceptions and expectations of members and non-members; along with the importance of identifying differences in needs, intersectionality, and the stigma that exists relative to “women-only groups.”

Manufacturers are often overlooked in the development of new technologies. They rely on pen and paper to track data. Since factory operators are often working with their hands, it becomes invasive and time-consuming to write what work order they’re working on, when, where, and for how long. That’s why we’re bringing IoT to the factory floor, making technology work for them. Our project uses a two-pronged approach, with both a voice-based OS and mobile user interface to track data: to get the information they need, when they need it.

Food waste has always been a big issue and we all had the experience of cleaning expired food out of the fridge. And since U.S. labeling regulations don’t mandate an expiration date on most cosmetics, it is really tricky to determine its lifespan. The same wasting issue also goes to medications that are not common to go expired without being noticed. Zero was developed to help the user track and manage perishable products such as food, cosmetics, and medication. Our app would potentially assist users to reduce waste and save each user $120 per year from food and commodity waste.