iSchool Capstone

2020

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ElectionGuard

ElectionGuard is an open-source solution not intended to be administrated by Microsoft but instead empowers organizations and voters. The ElectionGuard toolkit can be used in new and old voting systems alike and enables voters to check on their own if all votes that were cast are valid and accurately tallied. Being open-source, it does not compromise security or secrecy and does not rely on one particular software. How this solution works is a voter casts a ballot and is presented with a tracking code. At home, they can use said code to verify online that their vote was counted.
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Exploring Written Formality in Security Related User Interfaces

Many companies communicate with their users in much more casual and conversational language than the formal English taught in schools. This casual writing style may help companies seem more approachable, but they may also seem to lack professionality and trustworthiness. In this study we are interested in how language formality affects people’s reactions in security-related interfaces. Through an online quantitative study we will explore these effects as well as how people perceive the formality of some major companies. Our findings could be used by companies to decide what tone they want to address users with to accomplish their security goals.
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GreenDubs: A Citizen Science Platform

GreenDubs is a web platform that aims to enhance data infrastructure for the citizen science community. GreenDubs is targeted at Science Volunteers & Project Managers who will use the platform for data aggregation and analysis. Our solution is an open-source web application designed specifically for citizen science data collection, sharing, and collaboration. Key features include integrated image classification deep learning model which saves time and effort in collecting and tagging images by reducing the manual effort. The platform also includes email integration which should save time and effort in collating data from different volunteers.
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Greenergy

Greenergy is a computer-vision based solution for encouraging smarter decisions when it comes to carbon emissions specifically relating to diet. The carbon emission output for producing one kilo of lamb meat is about 39.2 Co2 kilos, the equivalent of driving 91 miles in a car. There are no simple solutions for finding out what kind of impact your food has on the planet. Greenergy aims to provide a simple, informative application where users can simply take pictures of their food and instantly get a basic idea of how their meals may be affecting the environment.
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GroupConnect

With the evolution of technology and social media, humans as the social creatures we are, have grown in connectivity. The sheer average number of relationships an individual can maintain is at an all-time high! Unfortunately, this sometimes dilutes our special relationships, the relationships that we cannot live without. That is where GroupConnect comes in. GroupConnect is a private, invite-only social media platform where users can share their memories with their families and groups of close friends. GroupConnect allows families and friends to stay connected no matter where the journey of life takes you, from infancy to adulthood.
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Habi Hero

Math. It’s tough. Especially for first-graders who struggle with staying motivated to learn in their own little world. HabiHero is a conservation-themed, math-based learning game with the goal of making math fun, customizable, and socially impactful. HabiHero uses gamification with a focus on saving endangered animals and their habitats. Each animal represents a topic in the math curricula that is based on the Common Core Standard. As users solve problems, they earn habi-badges and habi-coins that can be redeemed to customize your hero. Parents and teachers can also track progress and create lessons to have their little heroes solve.
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Higher Education Resources for Underprivileged Students

High school students who come from underprivileged backgrounds have difficulty navigating the resources required to pursue higher education. Our solution helps students in the South Seattle area towards finding resources that are tailored to what they need for their own circumstance. From navigating the college process as a first-generation student, to learning more about the scholarships available for undocumented students—our website helps underprivileged students gain the knowledge and power to take action. We come from similar backgrounds as the students we want to help, our project aims to empower those students to take action towards high education. You’re not alone!
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HireAssist.ML

The advent of Machine Learning has brought a cascade of new jobs into the engineering market. Although these positions are in high demand, they are not easy to fill, even as an engineer with a college degree. It takes an exceptionally strong fit to get hired with lack of industry experience. Through our Google Chrome extension, engineers will have a system within their web browser to facilitate and improve their online job search. The extension provides job recommendations based on a user's skills and the job opportunities they view. Additionally, the application process is streamlined by automatically filling out information.
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Husky Hub

Students are not able to afford food and vary their food choices through the current Housing and Food Services system. We wanted to mainly address the question: "How might Housing and Food Services in the University of Washington allocate finances, vendors, policy, and resources so that they can decrease the exploitation of student funds and improve student life by varying food choices through connecting with more partners?" Our Solution is Husky Hub, a web application focused on improving the student food service experience regardless of financial standing and building community through on campus resources and small business owners.
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Impostor Blocker

96% of global cybercrime attacks can be attributed to ​phishing, ​yet there exists no viable solution to accurately fight phishing. These attacks cost the world $6 trillion annually, consequentially increasing brand erosion and reducing online channel adoption. We want to help enterprises counter phishing attacks to minimize financial losses and regain brand trust. Our solution is a detection algorithm that determines phishing activity. Through our unique use of ​computer vision​ to detect logos and related brand content, paired with HTML+URL classification, we provide clients with accurate and reliable detection scores. Doing so empowers them to secure their online presence.