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Nuci’s Space
Nuçi’s Space is a non-profit health and music resource center in Athens, GA. The aim of the organization is to prevent suicide by providing obstacle-free treatment for musicians suffering from depression and other such disorders. Nuçi’s Space struggles with low awareness in the Athens community. The story behind the organization is emotional and meaningful, yet…
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JobDOC
The job search process should not be disorganized, it should be simple. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could document the who, what and where of your job search with personalized tips all in the palm of your hand? We created JobDoc as a personal online tool for users to document the most important aspects…
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Gallery @ Hotel Indigo
Didi Dunphy has expressed concern that there is a lack of visibility for the Gallery at Hotel Indigo in the Athens area. The vast majority of visitors to the gallery are guests at the hotel, not local Athens residents. There is also a weak user experience for those who visit the gallery and there is…
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Flutter
A safe space for women, Flutter was made to discuss sensitive women-related issues, from health and body to sex and dating and anywhere in between. Through our tagging mechanism, a user will be able to get help quicker from those who have experience in that sensitive area. Talking about issues can be hard in a…
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NewsKit
Wouldn’t it be cool if interactive stories, such as those created by The New York Times, would be available for local and community news? Our group NewsKit is bringing interactive media to the traditional newspaper website. Modern function and design is no longer limited to the biggest national newspapers such as the New York Times.…
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Drones, Drones, Drones!
No, not the kind that shoot people. Maybe even the kind that help people. This spring, the NMI will offer a class exploring the uses of drones — in video making, disaster relief, delivery service, and violation of privacy. Our goal will be a monograph detailing the potential and peril of this new technology against…
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Elder Ventures Showcase
This semester, the New Media Institute received a generous grant from the Verizon Foundation to work on projects dealing with Elder Media development in NMIX 2020: Introduction to New Media. Our students’ rose to the challenge and 18 projects, focusing on Elder Technology Initiatives, were presented to peers, UGA faculty and staff, and elder members of…
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SLAM: A Success Story
On Friday, December 5th, 52 Capstone students brought innovation and excitement to SLAM. Held at Turner Broadcasting’s Atlanta Studios, 75 professionals came out to discover what our students had come up with throughout the semester, and were thoroughly impressed! This would not have been possible without the amazing support of Turner and Vert, and we…
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i3L
You can easily make transfers across bank accounts online, view your grade report, and even buy those cozy winter boots that you’ve been dying to have. Why should healthcare be any different? Fortunately, Georgia Tech’s Data Interoperability and Integration Innovation Lab shares this mission. They have helped bring our antiquated healthcare system out of the…
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Georgia River Route
If you’re planning a trip along a Georgia Water Trail, getting all the information you need can be a daunting task. Georgia River Route is a tool to help users prepare to enjoy Georgia’s rivers by providing valuable information such as access points, campgrounds and outfitters near their recreation destinations. Working with the Georgia River…