Author: admin
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Georgia Bikes
Imagine a driving nightmare. You don’t know where you should be in your lane, you’re unclear about your traffic signals, or maybe you feel pressure from every other driver around you. Now imagine all of these things combined. Welcome to the reality of cycling in a world of cars. The department of transportation says bicycles…
-
Team Impact
Wouldn’t it be cool if we could create personalized Facebook messages with OpenGraph Facebook technology to target certain demographics with anti-smoking messages? We at Team Impact KNOW smoking is a PREVENTABLE issue. In fact, the number one most preventable cause of death is tobacco use in the United States. Each year, close to 450,000 people…
-
SaveUGA
What if historical video footage of UGA’s campus, sporting events and monumental moments were at risk to never be viewed again by the public? Did you know that an iconic sports moment – – the 1943 Rose Bowl [UGA versus UCLA], UGA’s only Rose Bowl win to date – – was almost lost due to…
-
Helping Hands
Bring the Kids provides event childcare for weddings, corporate conferences, and other special occasions. As a host, you no longer have to worry about your guests not being able to attend your party because they cannot find a babysitter. Catering to a wide range of ages, Bring the Kids imparts dependable, safe, and fun childcare…
-
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Of the 4,000 native or naturalized plant and animal species in Georgia, approximately 10 percent are in danger of becoming extinct. Without the help of Georgia’s residents, this number is only going to rise.Unfortunately, most people are either not aware of this problem, don’t know what they can do to help, or simply don’t have…
-
Vintage Athens
The city of Athens, GA is well-known for several things: The University of Georgia, the football played in Sanford Stadium, the music scene, even just the college town feel of so many local businesses. In Athens, there is an intrinsic feeling of pride when one can take part in supporting a local business, seeing local…