We connect people in a meaningful way by taking online dating, offline. AMPR is for those who are tired of mindless swiping and superficial conversations. Our unique date generator plans dates for users based on mutual interests, first date preferences, and individual schedules so they can focus on developing meaningful relationships. We want users to use our product as a tool, not a crutch; that is why we welcome all users, whether they’re looking to meet someone new or discover local spots. Swipe less, date more.

This project delivers research with an emphasis on the restriction of prison reading materials and the various implications that poses on intellectual freedom as well as the safety and security of these practices. Through comprehensive analysis of data, policy, and methodology of published works, it became possible to conduct surveys of institutional library professionals to seek raw data to better understand the process and impact of restrictions of library materials. Data supports that intellectual freedom is hindered and that the process of restriction posses an ethical quandary.

Meaningful understanding of diverse user groups can help maintain top-of-the-line experiences in software and beyond. Epic Games asked the Data Divas to design a study that could be applied across multiple user types for Unreal Engine 4 and its documentation. Phase One involved creating user personas and stories. In Phase Two, we developed a flexible methodology using customizable task sets and user-centric evaluation through journey maps and open-ended questions. In Phase Three, we tested the methodology with beginning-level users and gained additional insight. Applying this methodology will help quickly assess user needs across an increasingly diversifying user group.

In response to a school librarian’s concern about underutilization of library resources and services, we developed surveys to gather baseline qualitative and quantitative data about student and faculty use and expectations of the library. We found that many students and faculty lack the time to seek out meaningful relationships with the library, contributing to inconsistent information literacy instruction and underutilization of library resources and services. We reviewed the data with our sponsor and co-developed ideas for addressing barriers to library usage, including partnering with student groups to brainstorm outreach initiatives and advocating for an integrated information literacy curriculum.

Guiding by the philosophy of “putting people first,” BECU cares deeply about their members. Thus, resolving high-impact incidents as quickly as possible to ensure a seamless member experience is crucial. BECU IT Incident Management Portal is a one-stop online portal that provides end-to-end management of High and Critical technology incidents. It collects important information from multiple incident management and troubleshooting tools and displays the right information to help IT and non-IT employees triage, action, communicate and collaborate. Our solution empowers employees at BECU to handle critical incidents promptly and painlessly, increasing productivity and business competitiveness, and ultimately improving member satisfaction.

This project focused on moving Douglas County Libraries away from solely using circulation outputs as the means of understanding their collection's success. Using interviews, surveys, and research on existing scholarship, the project provided the library system with new ways of thinking about collections and their success in meeting the needs of the library's community. Recommendations provided by the project focused on gathering qualitative data from the library's users to understand and evaluate why users interact with library collections and how collections facilitate or do not facilitate positive change in the lives of patrons.

What does library access look like for incarcerated youth? There have been few studies on this subject. What we do know is that there is no legal entitlement to library resources for detained youth. This means incarcerated youth have no right to independent legal information, independent sexual health information and even recreational materials. Because Juvenile Justice Systems differ from state to state, the best way to access this information gap is to look at each state individually. The State of Utah served as a pilot study to find the best way to research this area of library science.

Disparities in Internet access among residents of the whole nation have been a serious problem in the States for decades. Unfortunately, even though there is public broadband data available, it’s hard to make sense of it. This project focuses on utilizing millions of records of broadband and census data to better serve communities across the United State. We created two new measurements for broadband deployment performance and built interactive dashboards and infographics to visualize the huge volume of data. Want to explore the broadband data in your area? Find out at https://fayechu.github.io/NTIA_Data_Visualization/frontend/index.html

This project developed a new capital planning strategy for Hennepin County Library. HCL previously planned building projects for its 41 libraries based on a time-schedule, which proved to be too prescriptive and did not account for varying building use and impact. This new capital framework uses a data-driven approach to determine capital improvement projects. Weighing three sets of data—community disparities, library usage, and asset condition—this holistic approach allows HCL to plan building projects in a more proactive, equitable, and sustainable way.

Students studying lighting design have limited opportunities to publish their work in an academic setting. Very few institutions publish theatrical design documentation as they are not considered student research in the traditional sense. This project sought to showcase how Institutional Repositories are a perfect solution for this publishing gap. The results included the publication of the design process work of an undergraduate student for three separate productions. Furthermore, Boise State University's Institutional Repository is now better equipped to support student research in the Arts & Humanities, allowing them to diversify their collections.