Tag: Tech
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Arboretum
Grow Back Special projects is a web platform for members of The Grow Back Project to manage content to be sent to the main The Grow Back Project website. Our target users are Augusta area homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene and other recent storms. A few points of interest include utilizing emerging technologies (Augmented Reality)…
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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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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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Agentic Coding Spectacular: AI, Live and Unscripted
On February 25, Studio 225, home to UGA’s Entrepreneurship Program, turned into a real-time showcase for what creating with the latest AI tools actually looks like. At the Agentic Coding Spectacular, NMI faculty Chris Gerlach and John Weatherford went head-to-head before a live audience in a one-hour sprint to build a working student assignment tracker app. Using tools like…
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LaserCube
What if light could enhance an audience member’s experience? Meet LaserCube: a compact, high-powered laser projector originally built for DJs and light shows, now reimagined by a team of creative New Media Institute (NMI) students to do so much more. Their mission? To transform this niche entertainment device into a dynamic storytelling tool for live…
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Authenticate
Authenticate by SanctumIP is where creativity meets credibility. It’s an easy-to-use digital platform that lets creators confidently protect their original work. Whether it’s a novel, a poem, a script, or just a brainstorm document, Authenticate transforms every creative work into a verified version of itself, giving artists the recognition and security they deserve in a…
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Stadion
In an industry defined by tradition, Stadion Money Management is challenging what it means to be a financial partner. With the launch of Stadion Connect, a new fintech platform designed to modernize how institutions and advisors serve investors, Stadion has confidently positioned itself at the forefront of fintech innovation. But with the complex nature of…
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Rock Lobsters
The “Tank Tour” by the Athens Rock Lobsters in collaboration with current New Media Institute (NMI) students, is specifically designed to virtually transport fans into the Akins Ford Arena through the convenience of their phone, laptop or any other personal device. The interactive tour is now available on the team website, and it offers integrated…
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Love.Craft
Love.Craft Athens is a nonprofit arts program that supports adults with developmental disabilities. Our capstone project is to design an accessible, artist-centered portfolio hub on the Love.Craft Athens website (hosted on Squarespace). This new section will feature 8–10 artist profiles, highlighting each individual’s artwork, personal story, and creative voice. The ultimate goal is to amplify…