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UGA Causes
UGA Causes is a web application that connects students to university service organizations. The website connects inspired students to the campus volunteer organizations that best fit them– all by using simple keyword search, interest categories, and organization names. The website is unique to other volunteer search engines because of its focus: The University of Georgia…
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Emuel Receives Innovative Faculty Grant
Emuel Aldridge, one of our beloved NMI instructors, was the recipient of an Innovative Faculty Grant this summer. The grant provides a special opportunity for faculty to improve or re-design curriculum or course materials. Emuel was one of only ten faculty members chosen to receive the grant and used the opportunity to update the NMIX 4110 “Cookbook”…
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The Ultimate Nerd Device
Are the amazing rumors about Google Glass true? Will a device like this change our lives? Beloved NMI Instructor Clate Sanders has been geeking out and discovering the new way of life Google Glass can offer. Clate and his nerdy adventures have recently been spotlighted in an Online Athens article written by Dink Nesmith. Check…
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The Ultimate Nerd Device
I’m sure many of you have heard all about this mysterious Google Glass project that the NMI has been hiding away from us all. Yes, we’ve all been marveling at every piece of news on the fabulous new gadget from Google, and finally, we have some news! Our very own Clate Sanders has been playing…
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Victus
Did you know that one in five Georgians struggle with hunger on a daily basis? And, approximately one in four residents of northeast Georgia do not know where their next meal will come from. This is a real issue for many people in Georgia and more specifically in Athens. But, what if there was an…
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thefeed2
Obesity is a growing epidemic, specifically in the age demographic of college students. One of the largest factors causing obesity is how frequently people choose to eat something convenient, such as fast food. Problem: College students are busy. Whether they are pulling all nighters for their 8:00 a.m. test, participating in intramurals, working, or getting…
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Wet N’ Wild
Wouldn’t it be cool if there were an interactive book that informed children about healthy drinking habits? We’re talking about a book that changes based on the choices that readers make. We’re talking about Wet N’ Wild. This is not just any book; this is a book that the readers write. The Dilemma We’ve heard…
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MindFlow
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could enhance mindfulness through interactive journaling? MindFlow is a mobile application and website built to do just this. MindFlow encourages thoughtful journaling reflective of your mood on a day-to-day basis. Respond to prompts, gain insight from quotes, and speak your mind about your feelings. The best part about it?…
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Chill Out
Over 15 million people suffer from anxiety disorders and only one-third actually seek professional help. Every person who has anxiety is different. Their symptoms are different and the treatment they need is individually unique. Whether the symptoms last 10 minutes or 10 years, a new interactive application is here to help. Chill Out is an easy…
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acTiVe
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could combat obesity due to a sedentary lifestyle by utilizing TV and commercial time to get actTiVe through the use of a mobile application? Our app, acTiVe, allows you to do just that. The facts are clear. 1 out of every 3 Americans is overweight and that number is…