Tag: Tech
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NFTHEROs
Super strength, flowing capes and wild adventures — these are just a few of things that come to mind when one envisions a superhero. But this spring, a new component will be added to this long list of superhero accessories: non-fungible tokens, better known as NFTs. Brought to you by the New Media Institute and…
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Mapping Occupation
In 2015, Gregory P. Downs, an Associate Professor at City College, and Scott Nesbit, an Assistant Professor in the College of Environment and Design at the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia, created a website that allowed students and scholars alike to observe the occupation patterns of the United States…
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Historic Clothing and Textiles
Have you ever wondered what happens to old clothes, like clothes older than your great, great grandparents? Maybe they just get tossed out and end up in a field of waste, or maybe it goes through cycles of donations from thrift stores to donation stores. Maybe, they get donated to museums and collections to teach…
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Before the Hedges
“Before The Hedges” is a project which seeks to reenact the first football game between UGA Varsities and the Mercer Baptists on January 30th, 1892 at the exact spot it occurred, now known as Herty field. Prior to this application anyone who wanted to know about the first UGA game (or any geo-specific historical event…
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GymDogs Experience 2.0
This year, the UGA New Media Institute has continued the partnership with the UGA Gymdogs gymnastics team, bringing back the brand new and more exciting “Gymdog Experience 2.0!” Not only does this team have a creative vision on what the final product will look like, they are creating exciting products to bring the Gymdog experience…
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Georgia Seafood On My Mind
Fishing for a new spot to eat? Come on down to the Georgia coast, where a large portion of seafood is caught daily. With delicious food and beautiful coastal views on the mind, we introduce Georgia Seafood On My Mind – a brand that represents, supports, and promotes Georgia’s coastal seafood, travel, and experience. This…
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Athventure
How many places around Athens have you always wanted to visit, but never got around to? Wouldn’t it be nice if there were an app that would help you keep track of your Athens bucket list, record your memories, and even reveal hidden gems? Meet Athventure – UGA’s very first bucket list app for students.…
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Safe Drivers Make Successful Designers
A foundational value of the NMI is the power of connecting students to industry and real-world learning opportunities. We’re embedding more opportunities to expand knowledge and skills beyond the classroom by encouraging students to submit their work in a series of industry and academic competitions. These competitions allow students to receive external feedback, build portfolio…
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Walking in a Metropolis Wonderland
As an Innovation District client, Metropolis has been working closely with the NMI throughout the year to change the game of healthcare recruiting. From coordinating student-led projects to facilitating job opportunities, NMI Innovation District Faculty Advisor Chris Gerlach has connected Metropolis to the NMI talent pipeline, specifically to two NMI student techsperts: Nicholas Kreitz and Aries Aviles who’s Metropolis journey was recently…
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Recording in Progress
Can you hear us now? Coming to you live on the podcasting airwaves, it’s 404: Studio Not Found! The idea for an on-campus studio, available to students and faculty, was forged through a collaboration in early 2021 between the NMI’s John Weatherford and Dr. David Sutherland, a recently-retired Senior Lecturer with the Entrepreneurship Program in Terry College. Initially announced…