This project investigates the integration of Third Iron's LibKey suite into the University of Washington Libraries, focusing on LibKey Discovery and LibKey Nomad to enhance academic research accessibility. User testing revealed that while LibKey significantly streamlines research by providing quicker access to articles and easier citation management, many users are unaware of its full capabilities and have concerns about data privacy. By addressing these issues with targeted marketing and educational resources, this integration can profoundly improve research efficiency and user satisfaction, making academic resources more accessible and reducing the workload on library services.

The Law Library of Congress is in the process of digitizing its many physical collections to expand public access to its valuable resources. This project focuses on evaluating and improving accessibility and user interface for two of the collections: “Foreign Legal Gazettes in the Law Library of Congress” and “Spanish Legal Documents (15th-19th Centuries).”

The uncataloged paperback collection at the Puyallup Public Library was long overdue for collection maintenance, updated signage, and a collection index. The capstone sponsor also wanted to reduce the collection to just the shelves attached to the fireplace, so that the freed shelves could be used for passive programming. As part of this project, I weeded the collection from over 800 books to around 380 and selected around 60 acquisitions from patron donations, totaling to around 430 books at project completion. Patrons and library workers benefit from improved signage, books organized by author, and the extensive collection index.

Sponsored by Included, an HR analytics consulting firm, our team has developed an intelligent dashboard that tackles the inefficiencies of traditional recruitment processes. Manual resume reviews are time consuming, and assessing candidate qualifications can be daunting. Our solution is a dashboard powered by two AI algorithms. Leveraging LLMs (large language models), it seamlessly matches candidate qualifications to job post requirements. The result is a ranked list of top-notch candidates, ready for recruiters to evaluate swiftly. Our tool puts the power back in recruiters’ hands. They can confidently make final decisions, ensuring a personalized touch while drastically reducing resume review time.

The University of Washington's Mitochondria and Metabolism Center (MMC) is at the forefront of mitochondrial research. However, their website did not reflect the innovation and advancements made within. We redesigned the site to improve navigation hierarchy and content flow, as well as accessibility through increased color contrast and alt text on images. Our redesigned website enhances the user experience through improved accessibility to content, which amplifies user engagement. The redesign transitions the MMC into an era of digital excellence that reflects their significant contributions to science, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing with other research centers.

The Catastrophe Awareness Team project helps students stay safe in an emergency by sharing earthquake preparedness information for the Seattle area. Seattle lies over a number of large fault lines, making it particularly susceptible to earthquakes, and is in anticipation of ‘The Big One,’ an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or higher sometime in next 30 years. By targeting users new to the Seattle area, we provide directions to their nearest emergency shelter, a concise and downloadable preparedness guide, and a resource-filled quiz to reinforce knowledge. Ultimately, SEACAT is a one-stop shop for Seattle residents to gain baseline preparedness for earthquakes.

Our team developed a new website, sponsored by the non-profit organization, Seattle Health Information Management Association (SHIMA). This rebrand provides SHIMA the chance to offer new services, expand community outreach, and establish credibility amongst health informatics students and professionals, something they previously struggled with due to their outdated and disorganized website. We built the website from scratch utilizing React.js and Node.js, tailoring our tech stack with consideration to our client's low budget. We utilized free APIs and low-cost software tools, discussing the best options with SHIMA along the development journey, making for a heavily client-oriented project.

Smartsheet faces challenges in conducting efficient and accurate user access reviews for federal regulation (SOX). The current reviewing process is time-consuming, error-prone, and poses security risks. Our team designed and developed an automated solution that streamlines user access review sheets, flags unauthorized accounts, and tracks KPIs. We also created a centralized data dictionary, providing managers with clear insights into user access and risks. Our solution has saved over 800 billable hours annually, optimized access reviews, enhanced compliance efforts and reduced security risks.

Addressing the fashion industry’s sustainability challenges and lack of inclusive online communities, Styled seeks to revolutionize the digital fashion space by prioritizing education, diversity, and responsible consumption. Through community forums and guides, users can explore new styles, manage their wardrobe efficiently, and receive constructive fashion feedback in a safe environment. To empower users to make eco-conscious choices we provide sustainability statistics related to their closet and direct individuals to tools for learning about and contributing to the eco-friendly fashion space. Our emphasis on ethical and inclusive values inspires individuals to adopt sustainable practices and navigate the fashion landscape with confidence.

Ucycle is dedicated to combating fast-fashion and promoting sustainability at University of Washington. Students often struggle with disposing items due to limited resources. To tackle this, Ucycle offers an intuitive online platform exclusively for UW students to buy and sell pre-loved items, fostering a circular economy and facilitating safe transactions through meetups. This not only provides reliable avenues for selling belongings, but also cultivates a sense of community. Additionally, Ucycle prioritizes safety by implementing features to report scams or safety concerns, ensuring a secure environment. It empowers students to adopt sustainable practices, overcome waste management barriers, and actively reduce waste.