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Adherence
The goal of our project is to design and develop a dynamic website and cohesive digital brand presence for Adherence, LLC. They are a consulting firm that connects companies with their cutting-edge compostable adhesive technology. An example of this technology is compostable fruit stickers. The technology itself is developed and owned by the University of…
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Twilight 3.0
This marks the third year that the NMI is working with Athens Twilight, and it continues to be an honor to collaborate with such a well-known and impactful event in the Athens community. As the 50th anniversary of Athens Twilight approaches, this project focuses on building upon previous work by highlighting something that has been…
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FranklinGPT
Have you ever struggled to navigate university systems or felt overwhelmed trying to keep up with graduation requirements? Frank is an intelligent AI assistant built to transform how advisors at Franklin College support their students behind the scenes by making their jobs more efficient and manageable. With such a wide range of majors and minors…
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Grow Back Augusta
The Archway Partnership, with UGA’s Department of Public Service and Outreach (PSO), is launching a web resource for those impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. After the storm, cities across the Southeast, like Augusta, GA, were destroyed by the strong winds and rain, picking up countless trees throughout the area. Archway saw this and…
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Moms Adopting Moms
Family separation is a trauma that ripples through generations, oftentimes leaving biological mothers to navigate the foster care system by themselves. Moms Adopting Moms (MAM) works to shift this narrative, providing biological moms with resources and support from mentors who have walked the same path and successfully reunited with their families. Based here in Athens,…
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Ayasacha
Ayasacha is a conservation-driven digital experience designed to raise awareness about the biocultural significance of Ecuador’s Sangay National Park and the Zúñac Parish. Dr. Fausto O. Sarmiento needed a platform that could bring the region’s story to life. Through bold and immersive design and branding, Ayasacha is a storytelling platform that uniquely approaches its narrative…
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Vroom! The NMI Rides in Style with Porsche
Last week, the NMI traveled to Atlanta to visit the Porsche Cars North America headquarters. We started our day with a tour of the Porsche Experience Center, Porsche’s on-site museum, office space, and race track. The facility was filled with the rich history of the company and, of course, iconic cars everywhere you looked. (And you may even…
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Bites & Insights: A Lookback on Networking Lunches
This semester, we continued to expand our Professional Networking Luncheons, giving NMI students the opportunity to connect with professionals in highly sought-after industries over shared meals and meaningful conversation. This semester’s guests included Sarah Giarratana, Creative Lead with Airbnb, Aniyah Norman, Associate Software Engineer with the Walt Disney Company, and Jennifer Strickland, Social Media Strategist with the USDA. Guests participated in an informal…
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Spring Demo Day Takes Off
For the second semester, the NMI hosted Demo Day: a drop-in event welcoming the entire UGA community to see what the NMI is all about. Certificate students and tech-curious friends from around campus gathered at the Delta Innovation Hub where our Spring 2026 Capstone teams were ready to demo and discuss their projects. Teams set…
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Personality and Overconfidence
Awardee: Livi HoganAward Year: 2026 In this ongoing project, I have conducted an extensive literature review on personality psychology, overconfidence and cognitive ability assessment. During my evaluation and selection of measurements, I created the Overconfidence in Cognitive Ability Scale (OCAS), a 15-item instrument adapted from the Overconfidence in Investment Decisions Scale (OIDS), assessing overplacement, overestimation,…