2019 Innovation Competition & Award Winners

2019 Winning Projects and Teams

• Dragon Shuttle Tracking

  Team Members

  Akshiv Bansal, Pre-Junior - Computer Science
  Tushar Chawla, Senior - Computer Science
  Nikhil Parakh, Freshman - Software Engineering
  Chetan Parakh, Senior - Computer Science

  Abstract

  Taking into consideration the problems faced by many Drexel students regarding using Drexel's Dragon Shuttles, we came up with an idea to implement a mobile application to track real-time location of the shuttles and their schedules. Drexel shuttles are sometimes delayed due to traffic and other obstacles, however, this information is not available to the passengers. The data available online is confusing for many users. The mobile application will let users select their pick-up and drop-off locations, will provide most reasonable routes and will let users know which shuttle to use. It will notify users when they should leave for the shuttle and also when the user is about to reach your destination. The drivers will also be able to see when the passenger is at the stop to be picked up and when their destination arrives.

  We propose a real-time tracking system for Drexel's shuttle service, which would allow passengers and drivers to connect and share information effectively for a smoother experience.

  Making an application that would enable us to send a push notifications to the users for when they should leave their current location in order to reach the bus on time, would help reduce the passenger wait times with a good margin. Using the application, the drivers can also know when to expect a pick up, preventing users to come up on the road and wave their hands to get the driver's attention.

• Public Tech Talks and Workshops at CCI’s Quorum

  Team Member

  Chingiz Mardanov, Senior - Computer Science

  Abstract

  With a focus on contributing to social good, this project capitalizes on the talent of our current students and faculty to host lectures and workshops at CCI to service the broader community in Philadelphia. An additional pay-what-you-wish feature for attending these events would generate donations to a specific (and identified in advance) local non-profit or public school. "Being a student at CCI I am very well aware of how talented our student and professors are," says Mardanov. "My idea is to let the entire city find that out for themselves by hosting regular open for public technology related lectures and workshops in the new Quorum. [This proposal leverages] the great academic resources that CCI possesses, CCI's new home at 3675 Market Street and how we can use our new space for social good and for the benefit of Philadelphian community."

• Succinct Course Evaluations

  Team Member

  Sabah Lala, Junior – Data Science

  Abstract

  Student course evaluations are always ignored by the students of CCI. They are long, boring, and most of the time filled blindly by students to just "get them done" to stop receiving emails to complete them. Instead, a shorter, more succinct form should be created that can not only drive value but also make the student feel that it is worthy to complete them. Ignite points also should be offered as an incentive to complete the forms. There should also be a short mid-course evaluation form to be included. If the students in a class don't like the direction the teachings of the class are going, this gives them an opportunity to voice their opinions and improve the rest of the quarter to learn something in an meaningful way for them.