iSchool Capstone

iConnect: Helping UW Students Build Connections With Alumni

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

social media

Many college students have difficulties connecting with alumni of interest despite the current opportunities offered to them, but networking is crucial to college students’ success. Engaging with alumni allows students to access information and gain insights that help them pursue their academic and career goals. Our solution is iConnect, a simple web application that allows college students and alumni to engage with each other and find others they want to connect with. This project provides a platform for students and alumni to form relations with each other and expand their network while supporting their academic and career development.

Project participants:

Ellice Huang

Informatics

Nhan Nguyen

Informatics

Yanxin Song

Informatics

Nadia Sheikh

Informatics

Aaron Jenkins

Informatics