The Alliance of Angels (AoA) is an angel investor group that provides funding and guidance to emerging startups. While email notifications and website updates are utilized to inform members about meetings and events, there are challenges in securing the attendance of investors and managing RSVPs. In response to this problem, we integrated a calendar into the AoA website for a streamlined way to find events and submit RSVPs efficiently. Additionally, to maximize attendance and engagement, we incorporated dedicated sections highlighting the startup companies that are presenting at each meeting.

Adolescent alcohol use poses serious health risks, often due to poor awareness of safe drinking practices. BACtracker targets this challenge with a web application designed for young adults, which tracks Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and integrates educational tools to foster informed choices about alcohol consumption. Features include a self-care guide, resources on hazardous alcohol combinations, an emergency contact system, and an emotional tracker to correlate feelings with intake levels. This innovative approach not only educates users but also actively contributes to reducing alcohol-related incidents, enhancing safety and public health for young adults.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurological condition that affects executive function, time management, and motivation. Our project Bearable tackles to help individuals with ADHD break down tasks into manageable chunks, improve focus, productivity, and symptom management one task at a time. In the lives of others, Bearable compared to other task management applications tackle feelings of overwhelmingness by showing one task at a time and integrates multiple different API’s (Application programming interface) such as Google Calendar and Spotify to minimize the need of swapping to different tabs. Bearable intends to boost productivity while minimizing distractions.

When grieving it can be difficult to find the time and energy to find resources on grief. The Grievers Library has an EZ Reads section thats purpose is to provide easily accessible quick reads on many types of grief. The goal of our project was to find excerpts for underrepresented categories in EZ Reads. We hope that through this project we can help those going through the grieving process find resources more easily. Grief is something that everyone will experience at least once in their lifetime. It’s inescapable and it’s important to create access to resources that can help.

The Indigenous residents of the Colville Reservation confront a growing digital divide, hindering centralized information dissemination. While a Facebook group and email reach the reservation’s 9,000+ residents, residents express dissatisfaction with the current decentralized system. Our project tackles this divide by developing a user-friendly mobile application which serves as a centralized platform for reservation-wide resources and announcements, including connecting residents with internet accessibility programs and community engagement features. This project seeks to empower the Colville Tribes through improved communication and community engagement.

The Tri-Cities community has a growing need to address the digital literacy gap. With over 50% of Hispanic households without a desktop or laptop, it was important for us to create a product that could help individuals obtain the knowledge needed to build digital literacy programs. To achieve this, we partnered with Yekaterina Yefimova, a Ph.D. candidate at the iSchool, to develop a site with an interactive map that displays local infrastructures, a data insights page, and a sustainable resource page. By implementing these features, we aim to contribute to the addition of digital literacy programs in the Tri-Cities.

Nearly 10% of Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, with minority groups facing higher rates due to significant barriers such as language and access to healthcare. Sponsored by Last Myle LLC, a company specializing in generative technology research in healthcare, Dr. Dos is a web application that simplifies diabetes prevention education for Latino community. Our platform features engaging flashcards and an AI-driven chatbot for risk assessment, providing essential information and personalized advice in English and Spanish. Designed for easy home access, Dr. Dos empowers underrepresented communities to effectively prevent diabetes, improving health outcomes and bridging healthcare disparities. Website: https://get-dpp.vercel.app/

EcoMotive is a web application designed to address the growing issue of carbon emissions caused by private passenger vehicles. In the United States, the transportation sector is responsible for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions, making it the nation’s largest contributor. Our aim is to promote sustainable transportation options to empower consumers to reduce the environmental impact of their commutes. EcoMotive provides users with high quality and personalized information about electric and hybrid vehicles and serves as a valuable resource and personal learning guide for users, enabling them to make informed decisions when searching for their next car.

The Career Center for Designers (CC4D) is a platform designed by Pixel Pioneers to empower all designers at every stage of their career journey. This self-paced program is tailored to help individuals recognize their unique value in the design realm, fostering confidence and professional growth. Through strategic marketing initiatives, including website prototypes, AB testing, and targeted social media campaigns, we're committed to making CC4D accessible to all. By providing clear pathways and invaluable resources, we're excited to guide aspiring designers toward fulfilling careers in design, driving positive change in the industry one creative at a time.