Index Catalog // Scholar@UC

Camp Scout

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: This project started out as a personal challenge posed by extended family members and has now turned into something fully functional and useful. Camp Scout is multifaceted platform where campers can monitor campsite availabilities, share their ideas, experiences, and interact with others. Using state of the art front end technology, a robust API library, and simple back-end code to do the leg work, Camp Scout succeeds in its ventures. With only four small pieces of information, a user can opt in to be notified via text message if their campsite becomes available. These results mean that the future of Camp Scout is a bright one, and the roadmap of scalability is always being observed. Further developments into cloud security, persistence mechanisms, and qualified hosting will be executed in the coming months, and the potential for Camp Scout to serve as a functional social media community will proceed to blossom.
Creator/Author:: Adkerson, John
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

The Memory Bar

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The team found that many people like to talk about some stories while drinking in bars. Everyone's story is unique and interesting. And the team also hopes that everyone's story can be recorded, like a special cocktail for each person. Then, the team made "The Memory Bar” game. In the design of the game, the team hoped to bring the point of view to players through narrative, so the team chose to make a 2D RPG game with platform gameplay and 2D Pixel art style. The players will see some stories through the game. The team achieved storylines by using game characters' interactions and dialog boxes, bringing players into the game's plot. The game players will be playing some game levels, navigating UI pages, using chat dialogues to push the storyline, and interacting with non-player characters. The player will find some interesting stories in “The Memory Bar”.
Creator/Author:: Huang, Tianzuo; Zhao, Chuansong; Liu, Shitong, and Xiao, Xiao
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Access Management & Off-boarding Suite

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The growing turnover rate in many industries and organizations makes them highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks that leverage Identity and Access Management vulnerabilities. Despite the obvious importance of IAM, this domain of IT is often overlooked and not fully covered in training courses. To cover this gap, we developed a free, comprehensive, and widely available training course that covers the topics of access revocation, data extraction, data breach prevention, and account management. After the completion of the course, students will have a full understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and will be prepared to take the initiative in building and managing a secure IT infrastructure. The successful creation of the Access Management & Off-boarding Suite confirmed the lack of information we found when researching the Suite. This reaffirms the necessity of the course, provided through the Ohio Cyber Range Institute.
Creator/Author:: Kouame, Felix; Vennemeyer, Kristof; Balok, Nathan, and Sagdullaev, Murat
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Divvi

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Divvi is a web application that allows users to create groups and split expenses and transactions through multiple splitting methods with the people in those groups. As individuals with busy and diverse lives, we have certain bills and payments that we must make to distinct groups of people or organizations. Expenses like rent, ride-sharing services, food, groceries, favors, electricity, internet service, utilities, etc. can be difficult to keep track individually, but it is more of a challenge, especially with groups of people. Each of us has experienced forgetting to pay an expense, not paying the right amount, and the consequences of not paying these payments. Using different technologies, our group was successfully able to create a client-server application that makes sharing expenses more manageable, less stressful, and easier all together. In the end, the creation of users and groups were successful, and transactions can be split by the three payment methods. This means that transactions and payments can be managed more easily, relieving the stress of having to chase people down for payments.
Creator/Author:: Brady, Kyle; Mazurowski, Jeremy; Williams, Kenneth, and Brown, Timothy
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

UC Night Life

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on socialization of students outside of the classroom, especially for freshman and sophomore students who have joined University of Cincinnati (UC) at the beginning and during the pandemic. Students have been stuck indoors and away from campus the past year and a half and do not know the area very well. Additionally, the pandemic has impacted their ability to meet new students outside of the online and offline classroom. UC Night Life was created to allow for students to find locations in and around Cincinnati to go to meet new people and enjoy/explore the city to its fullest. UC Night Life is a web application that allows for users to find locations of interest in and around campus. They can either navigate the map on the main landing page to manually find locations of interest around Cincinnati or use the search bar by typing in key terms of things that they might be interested in (e.g., restaurant, near campus, music, downtown). When they wish to learn more about a location, they can navigate to its dedicated webpage. Once on the webpage of their desired location, they can find information such as general location data, internal and external 360 photos of the location, a description of what they might expect, as well as information about the location written by fellow students. For locations that have events - such as music venues or sport arenas - the page will provide an up-to-date feed and links to purchase tickets to attend. Having all this information accessible on UC Night Life will allow for students to visit handpicked locations in and around campus/Cincinnati and prepare them for what to expect at any given location. This will allow for them to go out, explore the city, and meet new people without worrying about finding where to go or what they're going to do there. This platform is a fantastic tool that allow for new students to better navigate Cincinnati.
Creator/Author:: Rodgers, Jason; Carlin, Ian; Finley, Christopher; Lands, Anthony, and Chambers, William
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

LiveMenu

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Through the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we also saw the rise of QR codes and other forms of touchless solutions. These solutions included menus, payments, ads, etc. We noticed that restaurant menus from displayed from these QR codes presented a plethora of issues. They typically displayed PDF versions of the company’s physical menu. The problem with PDF menus is that they’re not easily updated, leaving inaccurate menus. They’re also not made for viewing on a mobile device. Users must pinch to zoom, scroll around, and often open multiple browser tabs. LiveMenu aims to solve these issues. LiveMenu is a software solution for restaurants to display mobile-friendly interfaces to their customers, offering a user-friendly experience. These menus remain accurate thanks to the restaurant-facing mobile app, where management can easily toggle on and off items, as they’re available/offered. If a menu item is no longer available, management simply turns it off and it is no longer viewable on the customer-facing website. The result of this solution is even better than we expected. Both the customers’ and the businesses’ experiences are totally transformed through our service. Customers no longer have trouble navigating restaurant menus and no longer are confused about what is accurate on the menu. Businesses no longer have trouble updating their menus, and no longer must explain menu inaccuracies to their customers. Overall, this provides a better experience for everyone in the restaurant industry, whether their role is customer or staff.
Creator/Author:: Greeley, Luke; St. John, Tristen, and Holland, Hunter
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Mindverse

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Many programs today that encourage emotional intelligence don’t engage young people. This has caused the youth of today to have dysfunctional relationships, unhappiness, and confusion with both themselves and those around them. To teach emotional intelligence and provide a fun, engaging resource to learn such concepts, Mindverse was a game developed to tackle the tough questions of where emotions come from and what is the proper way to deal with them. The tools used to create this game include the Unity Engine and Photoshop. In Unity, C# scripts were wired to the features of the game and the Unity build settings were used to link each game scene together. Through dialogue trigger/manager, the game utilized a choice system where the choices the player makes affect both the game and the characters around them, showing the consequences of choosing certain emotional responses over others that reflect real world scenarios. With this, emotional situations were simulated to walk the player through choices that are in their best interest and can be applied to their relationships and real life.
Creator/Author:: Wallace, Alexi; Kootin-Sanwu, Jeanette; Frew, Cassidy; Kansakar, Puran, and Mickelini, Mason
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Curtain

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: According to Peacock, data collection methods are becoming increasingly invasive. The preservation of information is shifting from a technological problem to a moral dilemma. As a result of this growing problem and concern, we decided to work on a solution addressing this. Our solution’s aim would give back some control to users who wish to still use the internet, without having as much of their data collected. By researching and developing different tools that protect a user’s data and privacy, we were able to develop Curtain. Our application, Curtain, serves to provide a centralized platform for privacy tools. There are several tools that we implemented into our application: blocking web tracking (including data such as user behavior in and outside of a website), blocking ads, bypassing AdBlock detection messages, deleting cookies, and a dashboard for easy access to settings and usage data. Our results and progress on the matter means that it is possible to centralize tools which made it easier for users to have more control over their privacy and data without needing to do additional research.
Creator/Author:: Watterson, Lily; Harris, November; Dragomir, Kai, and Sims, Charlie
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Stylebin

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Often, small development teams and teams of inexperienced developers run into the problem of incorporating inconsistent frontend components into their projects. These points of inconsistency can be jarring or distracting to the user and can make a project appear messy or unprofessional. Stylebin is a web application that aims to resolve this issue by providing the user with an intuitive graphical interface for creating and styling sets of frontend React components. The user will be able to create workspaces for their projects and create ‘bins’ within those workspaces. Bins contain frontend components and a set of styling preferences that are reflected in those components. New components can be selected from a list, defined through a form, and then added to the bin. These components can then be exported and added to your codebase. The exported zip file contains the components along with a stylesheet that reflects the bin’s styling preferences. We created this project utilizing modern web development technologies to keep our product up-to-date and challenge our development team to learn a new tech stack. As it stands, our MVP serves all of our basic functionality from the frontend. Our future plans involve fleshing out the feature set that already exists within Stylebin, including adding more styling options and adding additional component types for users to work with.
Creator/Author:: Hall, Justin; Bintz, Madison; Farmer, Dylan; Zaher, Corey, and Blake, Ruairi
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

LifeShare

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: With the rise of COVID-19, everything has begun to shift toward being on the internet. Grieving specifically has needed to move toward the internet because of how contagious COVID-19 has been. Before the pandemic families and friends would keep photos of their loved ones on their phones or in a photo album. These memories can be easily lost forever by misplacing the photo album or damaging your phone. Our solution, LifeShare, is a web application that would allow families to share the legacies of those who have passed on. The users can set up Vault pages for their loved ones, and give everyone in the family the option to add on to the album and share memories of their loved ones. LifeShare is a platform that allows users to grieve, reminisce through content and share the legacy that their loved ones created. In this paper we will discuss the web application we decided to build for our senior capstone project, called Lifeshare. Next, we will outline the objectives and project goals, following up with the project timeline and the tech stack. We will then review some diagrams that will better explain how our web application works and finally, we will review the budget for our project, testing plan, and change management plan.
Creator/Author:: Roseman, Justin; Beasley, Chevaux, and Clements, Khron
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Bolton Printing System

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Bolton Printing System is a collection of open-source software that works together to provide a seamless printing experience, allowing users to print directly from their device with just one click. The administrator can easily keep track of all print data. Three fundamental programs, referred to as engines, will be required to make this happen. Common Unix Print System (CUPS), which is the print engine, allowing any computer to operate as a print server, handling print workloads, fault detection, and logging. Our data engine will be constructed by utilizing Zabbix, a data dashboard program that will interact with CUPS using APIs to track and visualize data, such as error and print logs. Finally, we'll create a security engine with pfSense, an open- source firewall and router. It will enable for buffer overflow protection, port management, whitelisting and blacklisting of IP addresses and barring IPs from specified countries from accessing the system.
Creator/Author:: Difrank, Jacob; Scott, James; Ahmed, Nur; Woldyes, Mekdelawit, and Hill, Michael
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Anxiety Knot

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Anxiety Knot’s primary purpose is to address rising levels of anxiety present in each new generation. Our digital journaling application facilitates users to address anxiety issues through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. This method includes helping users understand their negative thinking patterns, identify inconvenient situations more clearly and respond in an effective manner. This process involves the implementation of notable features such as mood input via icons and ratings, mood history of user and journal entries to assist user reflection on their current and past feelings. Prompted entries are introduced to ask users various questions to assist in reflecting on a current or past event during the entry. If users desire to input a quick entry, without question prompts, freeform journals provide the option to write quickly and freely enter thoughts and feelings into a single text area.
Creator/Author:: Hornung, Jacob; Kokenge, Nicholas; Lu, Oliver, and DiCarlo, Gabriel
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Blue Team Defense

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Exploiting systems using known vulnerabilities has become a concern for companies. To protect their systems, penetration testers are being offered lucrative contracts to find vulnerabilities and exploits on a company’s system. Our team noticed there are many training programs for penetration testers and red teamers to hone their skills. When looking for blue-team training programs, there are much fewer, making it difficult for IT professionals to train on how to defend against such attacks. Our team set out to create labs in which an attack has already occurred, and it is up to the user to diagnose the attack, research the incident, and return the system to a working state. Our goal was to create an environment that simulates real world attacks and give the user tools to take out the attack.
Creator/Author:: David, Johnny; Rolfes, Mitchell, and Schumaker, Lukas
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

ArtSync

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: This team of web and game developers came together through a common desire to build a product that was both an immersive experience and a tool accessible through a common web browser. The team identified a problem that content creators are now facing due to the closure of art galleries and because many experiences are now becoming virtualized, an opportunity in the market was identified. Furthermore, there was personal motivation for some members of the team to build the product that they themselves wanted to use for their own artistic endeavors. This is how and why the team decided to build ArtSync, a virtual gallery environment which will allow artists to showcase their work and share it across the internet. ArtSync is made up of two main parts: a game built inside Unity and a website which has access to a database. The Unity game contains the 3D realistic environment, the movement controls, the rendering of artwork, and the different actions to view the art. The website takes care of the other elements that a user experiences: authentication, file uploading, gallery management, and permissions. Separately, both parts are interesting enough; but by integrating these two parts together, the team created something unique. To embed the game inside the website, the team used Unity's WebGL exporter which bundles the project into something that a web browser can read. The product sends data back and forth from the Unity export through the use of an open-source JavaScript library called react-unitywebgl and custom javascript events. With these methods, the team fully integrated the Unity game with the website and database into one cohesive product. As a result, the team created a scene build inside Unity with all the controls functional, a basic front-end built out with React, and the basic construction of an API which reads and writes from a local SQLite database. With that, the team also created two use cases, technical diagrams and documentation, and the creation of the front end. The team first created a proof-of-concept product which proved that the idea was absolutely possible and would not require a great amount of resources or extremely high technical proficiency. By this point, the team has worked out all the major issues of the project and moved forward into the enhancement stage where the team turned this app from a proof-ofconcept into an alpha release.
Creator/Author:: Lopez, Lydia; Bhagwat, Rahul; Lance, Christian, and Boylson, Joe
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

HangoutVR (HoVR)

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Throughout the last several decades the way people communicate and connect with one another has radically evolved. Compared to the start of the millennia when communication technology was more text-based, today there are devices capable of full HD video calling. The past two years during the COVID-19 epidemic have only added to the need for continuing to advance communication technology. The time spent indoors, separated from friends and family, left many people feeling alone and lonely. If left untreated, pervasive loneliness can have long-term effects on an individual's physical and mental health (Mushtaq and Shah 2014). Video calling was a great avenue for staying connected, but it can ultimately end up feeling stale and not very engaging. The next communication platform will be more immersive, allowing one to interact with others in a shared virtual environment. The project, HangoutVR (HoVR), aims to make use of game and VR technology to provide individuals with a new way to connect with others by providing a shared environment where they can all interact and play together. As a multiplayer game, HangoutVR uses a client-server architecture. In this model, all players are connected to the internet and Steam. One player then hosts a lobby and acts as the server for all other joining players, or clients. Once players have joined a session, they are free to interact with others using the multitude of features offered in HoVR including things such as voice chat, text chat, object interaction, and more. over voice and text chat. The results provide a preliminary working prototype of HoVR. Future work will focus on creating a more customized player experience (ex. Avatar customization) and streamlining the experience in VR.
Creator/Author:: Myers, Cade; Doan, Chris; Bender, Emily, and Seibert, Maggie
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Security Assets & Information Management System

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Classified information is crucial to protecting our national security. Not enough is being done to protect this information as security specialists in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and Industry/Contractors everywhere are struggling to keep track of what they have. Security Assets & Information Management System intends to help security specialists improve their security programs by helping manage this classified information. Security Assets & Information Management System has an interface and database to keep track and manage all classified assets and material. Security Specialists and Auditors can use this system to determine where assets and documents are, along with their status. This system fills a gap and creates a solution that did not exist in the first place. Security Specialists can now quickly and easily manage everything in one system. This will not only help their security program, but national security as well.
Creator/Author:: Nguyen, Trent; Hart, Robert; Cullen, Daniel; Siegel, Alec, and Williams, Michale
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

UCHELPME

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: This application offers an innovative approach to the standard campus safety operations that Universities currently offer their students, faculty, and staff. This new method allows for the utilization of portable technologies which were not yet available when the former model of operation was introduced. This paper covers the process used for the development and implementation of this application. Help On the Go, or UC Help Me, is an emergency application that allows a user to contact emergency services on the UC Campus with ease. The application can be used in conjunction with former protocols to help increase safety for campus living. Through application development, use case data-collection, and test logs, a functional application was created to fulfill this goal. The result of this development, data collection, and testing of an application can be used successfully in a real-world environment. The belief is that with the success of this application, campus security can integrate the application into their operations to increase productivity and create a safer campus environment.
Creator/Author:: Arora, Dhruv; Nguyen, Thomas; Bailey, Kyle; Cruz-Rivera, Carlos, and Lewis, Ryver
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

OverIT

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The purpose of OverIT is to supply IT technical assistance to non-commercial customers without requiring a subscription while also supplying work to undergraduate and recently graduated IT students. Our group developed a website connected to a SQL database backend that will allow a user to post IT problems they have encountered and receive help in real time either in person or over a voice chat from a volunteer IT professional. This peer-to-peer system is mutually beneficial, as the customer gets IT help, and the volunteer receives experience they can add to a resume without the time commitment of a job or internship.
Creator/Author:: Stichweh, John; Blasek, Dallas; Fukuda, Takuro; Goel, Abhishek, and Coffee, Nathan
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Simple Malware Analysis Reporting Tool (S.M.A.R.T.)

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Given the ever-changing nature of the technology field, the demand for cybersecurity and malware analysis is skyrocketing. However, in a field where time is of the essence, several hour-long malware analyses cannot be the norm. Despite this, most dynamic malware analyses take an hour on average, and faster solutions are out of the budget of most small to medium sized companies. SMART combines several popular open-source tools into a simple and intuitive UI to allow users to conduct static and dynamic analyses within minutes. The SMART front-end allows users to upload files or URLs, which are then passed through APIs to our tools. These tools produce individual reports, which are then scraped, and the user sees a single, integrated report with all the requested information.
Creator/Author:: Chellani, Prateek; Winkler, Alex; Chilupuri, Yashovar, and Hill, Omar
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Storage Rents

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Storage Rents is a web application that provides users with an alternative for local storage services. Local storage is not always cheap and can be excessive; the program is a solution to this issue. Storage Rents aims to provide users with the ability to search for storage spaces and connect with the owners. The application also allows users to list their own storage spaces and connect them with interested renters. Storage Rents is user driven, with a focus on keeping things local for clients. Along with that, Storage Rents aims to give users an intuitive renting experience that fits their needs. If someone ever finds themselves in need of storage, or they have excess storage; Storage Rents will be there.
Creator/Author:: Alvarez, Austin; Bathalter, Robert; Rich, Ryan, and Binksy, Nathan
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Project DNA

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Covid-19 has contributed to the rising number and worsened effects of dementia. The most significant explanation for this trend is the need for social isolation from loved ones. The current generation of medication management software has the capability to connect dementia patients with their caregivers or loved ones during these challenging times. These applications are useful, but Project DNA wants to take medication management to the next level. This team has created an application that allows this to be done. By interweaving the task of taking daily medication with a social experience, Project DNA aims to decrease feelings of social isolation in dementia patients who typically receive in-home care.
Creator/Author:: Patel, Kathan; Wagner, Erich; Miozzi, Jamie; Burnett, Alexander, and Hupp, Hannah
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Suite ‘n Secure

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Cyber-attacks are on the rise, becoming more prevalent in every sector of industry, many users feeling unarmed and under-educated in the fight against these threats. With this problem in mind, Suite ‘n Secure aims to provide a platform to raise awareness and educate those who are often left out of the conversation of global cyber threats, the everyday user. We want to provide a ground-up, easy to understand, lesson plan on what potential cyber threats the average user will encounter in their time on the internet, at work, and with their family.
Creator/Author:: Asensio, Manuel; Pope II, John; Ventrola, Luke; Bakshi, Akash, and Belcher, Joseph
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

GateKeeper

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Everyday all around the world physical access control mechanisms are used to control who can go where and when. These systems often utilize a badge system that is flawed and vulnerable to abuse, or they incorporate biometric hardware that costs companies' tens of thousands of dollars. With GateKeeper we can lock down physical access points and require the user to authenticate using various methods with their local mobile device. Rather than having unfettered access to buildings, a smooth and fast authentication middleman can be added in to improve security, without greatly reducing costs.
Creator/Author:: Lyons, Thomas; Roberts, Brent; Coffland, Hunter; Depue, Isaac, and Klaus, Aaron
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Culture Shock

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: There are studies that show a loss of cultural information for immigrants over time, as well as a disconnect between generations of immigrants. Because each generation of immigrant further dissociates from their cultural roots, the information is lost. The purpose of Culture Shock is to allow users to preserve and share cultural information through a web application, as well as form a community around their heritage. The project is a web application built using ASP.NET Core with components such as JavaScript, HTML, and Bootstrap. Data is stored using a SQL database and is retrieved and inserted with Dapper ORM. It contains a wiki component as well as a social media component. The result is a web application that allows users to upload their knowledge to be preserved, as well as interact with other users to further enrich their knowledge. This means that important cultural information will be preserved and shared.
Creator/Author:: Tran, Jimmy; Singh, Harmanjot, and Herier, David
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

QRU

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The medical field is becoming increasingly dependent on the sharing of patient information. Current systems are not easily compatible, resulting in delayed transfer between physician offices, hospitals, and treatment facilities. QRU aims to use innovative technology to simplify the process of gathering and inputting patient data across different platforms. Current required paperwork for patients seeking treatment is redundant for each visit at a new or different medical facility or office. QRU is an app that doctors and patients would use exclusively, and it would hold their patient’s information and any medical information that may be critical in an emergency. The Microsoft PowerApps platform was selected to build the application because it is accessible to new programmers. Our team has 4 Cybersecurity majors, and we chose to use PowerApps because it was a website that gave you a template to create an app. We then used Microsoft Azure and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to add a database that holds all our data. The QRU application enables you to login or register as a patient or a doctor and access your patient profile. In this profile it has basic profile information such as name, age, insurance information. As a doctor you have access to the patient search feature which brings up a specific patient in our database and displays their information. This means that doctors have a quick and easy way to access any patient in their system and view their medical information to help assist in any treatment. This means that doctors will have access to all patient data with the scan of a QR code and be able to add updates and new documents to a patient’s profile which will be a comprehensive profile for a patient when complete.
Creator/Author:: Ramirez, Franco; Smith, Andre; Triplett, Nicolaus, and Feliciano, Chance
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

SpoofSpotter

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The spread and unintentional consumption of misinformation has increased drastically in the past decade. The cause of this is not well known. According to a 2019 poll, 67% of Americans believe fake news causes a great deal of confusion, while only 26% percent of Americans feel “very confident” in their ability to recognize fake news. (Watson 2019) To combat this issue, we created SpoofSpotter. SpoofSpotter is a multi-platform application that is taking a proactive approach to combatting the unintentional spread and consumption of misinformation. Users are provided with a wide variety of curated news headlines, in which they will use their skills to determine which of these are not real. Failure to determine the fake news will direct users to a training module that will 1.) Teach them what they got wrong 2.) Teach them how to prevent this from happening in the future. 3.) provide other skills and information regarding dangers surrounding the spread and consumption of illegitimate information. We have successfully developed the core features for our app, allowing users to proactively learn how to spot fake information.
Creator/Author:: Benton, Jeff; Farrell, Ned; Davidson, Bradley, and Muse, Noah
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

InfoTeach

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: In a constantly expanding, technology-centered world, it is more important than ever for companies to have a secure hosting option for their websites. In addition, it is necessary for every company to have competent security that includes penetration testing and plans on what to do in the event of a disaster. InfoTeach aims to make life easier for companies looking to get their website up. We will do all the work to configure the servers, get the website running, and support the website after our job is done. That way companies can enter themselves into the digital world without all the weight on their shoulders. InfoTeach looks to make a positive impact on companies who are looking to set up their website but do not have the technical knowledge to do so.
Creator/Author:: Willison, Patrick; Lewis, Jack; Matalka, brandon; Burstion, Jason, and Snyder, Edward
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

I Wanna Vote

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Using online voting tools in America is a very controversial and hot topic and has been for about the past 20 years. In our project we tackle this issue by looking into the viability of using online tools to conduct voting in secure and accessible ways. Over the course of the class, we show who would need to use this system, what help they might need to use it, and how it can be conducted as secure or more secure than current voting systems – both public and private. Through work and research, we proved that an online voting system can have the security of modern voting systems with high accessibility while costing a fraction of the current system. This means that with an upgrade of current voting systems the state can both save money and increase accessibility all in one move.
Creator/Author:: Cromwell, Trevor; Klopfsteim, Elijah, and Imesicke, Bradley
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

iSeeU

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The current consumer privacy framework in U.S. law is outdated, allowing corporations to invade a user’s privacy using technology without consequence. In 2013 & 2020, the U.S. Government Accountability Office reported this issue to Congress, yet nothing has changed (Cackley 2020). iSeeU plans to change this by demonstrating to the public how powerful technology already is in invading user privacy, specifically facial recognition technology. The choice to focus on facial recognition technology is an intentional one by the authors, as rather than conquer the impossible task of addressing every single technology that can invade a person’s privacy, focusing on facial recognition makes more sense as it is the most unavoidable in the authors’ opinion since it does not require a person to have or use anything. iSeeU uses facial recognition technology to target the user with advertisements based on demographic information determined from the user’s image. iSeeU then explains how no legal controls on this technology prevent it from being abused (Cackley 2020). iSeeU finishes by asking the user to take two specific actions. The first is to bring awareness to the issue by sharing iSeeU with their social networks. The second is to ask the user to contact their congressional representatives to ask for legal controls on this technology, hopefully leading to a much-needed update to the consumer privacy framework in U.S. law.
Creator/Author:: Furterer, Mary Kris; Muhammad, Umer; Rock, Bishop, and Paul, Dawson
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

HitchHike

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: A network of riders and drivers willing to carpool over long distances and share travel costs does not exist. The development of HitchHike started because of this unmet need in the current app market for a rideshare solution that is reliable, affordable, easy to use, and available to everyone. Current options, including the private market and public transportation, leave users underwhelmed with functionality and useability. The development team has integrated an app that is clean and intuitive. Users can post rides that can be used to connect them to various destinations, regardless of the distance. The application's add trip feature allows users to choose their origin and destination, whether they are a rider or a driver. The design features lead from one screen to the next without frustrating the user. Depending on users ' needs, it is easy to search for existing rides or create new rides. By introducing HitchHike into the market, the hope is to connect riders and drivers with common destinations for mutually beneficial travel experiences.
Creator/Author:: Hussain, Muhammad Moiz; Kurta, Robert; Pramanik, Anubhav, and Kunkel, Adam
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Nexum

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Nexum is a web application that gives students a place to communicate and share resources online. According to several studies, a lack of resources and an inability to make friends in class are two of the most prevalent reasons students drop out. Melanie Hanson's study for the Education Data Initiative (2021) found that 13% of students drop out of college due to poor social fit and 3% due to mental/emotional issues. The solution to these problems is to develop a web application that allows students to connect with one another on a website where they can write posts and conduct one-on-one chats with classmates and mentors. This online application would also provide students with a centralized location in which they could find and access all the resources they could need. Nexum will require the development of a database to store all the postings that the students will make as well as the one-on-one chats. Both the data and the website will be hosted on Azure. Finally, Nexum is a platform where students can have private chats and get the resources they need to succeed in their academic courses in a safe and secure environment.
Creator/Author:: Anand, Alen; Levit, Gabriel; Kirchner, Wilfried; Oki, Noah, and Kone, Mamadou
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: 2022-04
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Kredit King

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Many credit cards are often marketed towards young adults, who sign up for these credit cards without a second thought. Having credit cards early on during your career is good for building up credit score, but it could lead to misuse as not everyone will have a proper understanding of credit card management. Kredit King is committed to providing users with tools that prevent them from finding themselves in financial turmoil. These tools allow users to store their credit cards in one convenient location, set up single card or multiple card budget screen, analyze spending trends using various charts and graphs, and notify the user of which credit card to use for a particular payment to maximize their credit card cashback or rewards. This means that individuals will improve their credit score, manage their money more efficiently, and increase their spending power by effectively utilizing the rewards associated with their cards.
Creator/Author:: Pineda, Stephanie; Brown, Adam; Keith, Connor; White, Seth, and Serhan, Mohamed
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Networkado

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Over the past years, we encountered an incident lot of firms did not see the great impact (negatively and positively) it had on their day-to-day transactions. Some percentage of rising or small firms had difficulties accessing work-based resources and data. We came up with a solution to help small businesses solve this issue. Networkado can assist small businesses with network infrastructure and the move to a cloud-based solution. Due to the epidemic, most businesses would require more time to allow remote workers to use cloud services. Using easy methods to give users remote access, Networkado will save time and money while relocating. The main goal of this project is to build a wide-area network with a VoIP system that will allow mobile phones, PCs, and other IP-enabled devices to communicate both inside and outside the company. Because of its adaptability, we chose the agile strategy. Networkado is a step toward protecting organizations and enterprises in a world where information is publicly available due to security breaches and hacking. The network uses public network infrastructure to connect geographically dispersed nodes, allowing numerous off-site or remote workers to access the file server. You may also keep track of your staff using dedicated file servers. This necessitates keeping a watch on the actions of the users. This entails safeguarding critical files and keeping track of all data entering and exiting your company.
Creator/Author:: Owusu, Richmond; Ametame, Emmanuel; Badu Osei, Charlotte, and Hamdan, Mohammad
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Swipet

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Significant barriers exist when trying to adopt a pet from a shelter. Adoption agencies lack the resources and tools to share crucial details and important demographics about their animals online. This lack of access and availability inhibits potential adopters from finding and adopting the right pet from an animal rescue shelter in their area. The obstacles adopters and agencies face surrounding digital communication, the growing number of animals in shelters, and adoption requirements emphasize a clear and current need for a solution. Swipet aims to streamline the adoption process by creating a web application that engages users to quickly find the right pet and providing shelters a digital tool to post their pets online. Swipet is a two-sided web application that caters to adopters and shelter organizations. On the adopter-facing portion of the app, Swipet will display animal images, bios, medical history, and other details about the pet to potential adopters in a design that encourages pet adoption. On the shelter/organization side of the app, Swipet will display users with a dashboard interface that handles adoption requests, activity monitoring, and supports animal uploads, updates, or deletions. With this approach, Swipet will eliminate many of the existing barriers between adopters, animals, and shelters. Utilizing emergent front-end frameworks and a reliable backend stack, the team at Swipet has developed a clean and engaging solution.
Creator/Author:: Marler, Kyle; Vaz, Torcato; Sandhu, Paramjyot, and Graman, Max
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Kartz

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Due to changes to the technology and the ability to have most items delivered to their houses or have the items ready for pickup shortly after purchasing, millions of people take advantage of online shopping services. The problem with having so many online marketplaces is that the end user does not have the convenience of organizing their items. The Kartz application helps the end users by creating a place where they can keep track of the items. The application allows the user to add, edit, and delete items in the Items list. Kartz impacts the online shopping industry by making the experience seamless and organized.
Creator/Author:: Ruth, Nicholas; Mezcua, Alex; Pandit, Prayag; Meyer, Christopher, and Abdi, Abele
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

PhishBait

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Phishing is a dangerous form of cyber-attack that is frequently used due to the lack of awareness and training the public has. The intention of this project is to help small-to-medium-sized businesses prevent and educate their employees on phishing attacks. PhishBait is a free web solution that contains phishing templates, training videos, quizzes, a phishing campaign guide, and a dashboard to view quiz results targeted at small-to-medium-sized businesses. The results of this project will allow more small-to-medium-sized businesses to send out phishing campaigns, along with training and educating their employees about phishing. Preventing them from being the victim of phishing attacks. Overall, this means less time, money and resources spent by these companies.
Creator/Author:: Eyl, Nicholas; Taylor, Gerald IV; Radcliffe, Sarah; Cornett, Taylor, and Miller, Andrew
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

ConnActivity

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: ConnActivity is an immersive social media application for people to get connected once again encouragingly and proactively. ConnActivity’s purpose is to bring people together both in-person and online. ConnActivity being a web-accessible application gives users an easy way to access from any device. ConnActivity allows users to create their profiles, unique activities, user comments, likes, and posts. ConnActivity facilitates the proactive engagement between people using their activities as the connection.
Creator/Author:: Badawi, Imad; Carter, Christian, and McGhee, Daniel
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Tenjin Tech

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Simple technology questions get asked every day. There are thousands of tools to help technically inclined people get further in their careers and in their knowledge. Tools for learning the basics of computer literacy are either reading documentation or watching videos, nothing that allows for user interaction. Tenjin Tech aims to solve this by giving users interactive challenges for basic computer skills. The team created a website with links to other learning platforms and knowledge. The website also allows for users to access the web application and select specific lesson plans and launch into lessons that ask them to solve a simple challenge. The Covid-19 pandemic has made it even more important to know the basics in computer skills. Tenjin Tech allows those who may have felt that technology was getting past them to learn in a fun and safe environment.
Creator/Author:: Mays, Damon; Hamilton, Noah; Boykin, John, and Liyanage, Teji
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Hop (A Social Application)

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: The Hop social application was created to solve problems that the group found when socializing on the weekends. People were not able to meet up with friends, or spent most of their evening trying to, because they didn’t know which location their friends were at. When that person found their friends, they had to wait in a line outside the bar or restaurant to get in. After this individual got through the line and found their friends, they may have to wait again for a drink. At this point, their friends may be ready to move on to the next location. Hop has been created to solve these problems and to make going out on the weekends a more fun and simpler process. Our team researched these problems and spoke with people in our target market to better understand their problems and what type of solution they would like to see. We also researched competitors that had similar solutions or those that users had heard about to understand how we could differentiate our product. Our group members downloaded other applications and used them so we would have firsthand experience in what worked well and what could be improved on to solve our users’ problems. We collected our insights as well as data received from conversations with target users. Our decision was to create an iOS application using the swift programming language, and the group had to conduct research to successfully utilize this language. As a group, we had no knowledge of this language, so we spent time researching the fundamentals and learning how the language works. We focused on how it interacts with other platforms and languages, and we learned how to use Xcode as our development environment. This research took a significant amount of time as swift is a fairly new language. Apple does have resources that we used and referred to as we worked on creating the application. After completing research and work on understanding the coding language, development platform, and other platforms used in the project, the group moved to look at the features that would be included. The research focused on wait times at bars and restaurants and how that could be minimized. The group also looked into different APIs and resources for implementing the features. We worked in Google Developer to understand their location data API and how that could be implemented into our application. We also completed research on how we could get another user’s location data, a friend the user has added, to display on their map. This was a more difficult task that led to the decision of supplying friend location data through their status. The majority of our research was completed based on each group members’ experiences and through talking with other people at bars and restaurants. We created Hop as a solution to these problems and as a way to make going to bars and restaurants easier. Our solution makes the experience easier and more efficient for users while allowing the bars to benefit through promotion and partnerships.
Creator/Author:: Mileham, Patrick; Lamb, Harper; Silbernagel, Dylan, and Smith, Zack
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

Cinderella’s Closet: Dresses into Dreams

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: Cinderella's Closet's inventory management and event scheduling software is an innovative approach to a complex problem that Cinderella's Closet faces when planning and managing their events. This app is designed to simplify workflows and increase efficiency of managing high school girl's appointments and integrate an inventory management system. It is made accessible through web technology so that there is no need to install software and the app can be accessed through any device with a web browser, including both mobile and desktop devices.
Creator/Author:: Romig, Benjamin; McGinnis, Trent, and Reed, Wesely
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

DadChat

Type:: Student Work
Description/Abstract:: This project is meant to help single fathers improve their day-to-day lives by improving accessibility to needed resources who will not discriminate against them, increase the opportunity for them to meet other single fathers in their area, and let other single fathers know about their experiences with resources that other single fathers may be looking for. It will accomplish these goals by allowing them to search for locations and services near them or somewhere they may be traveling. Once they identify a resource, which they may choose to use, they will gain access to reviews and ratings made by other single fathers who used the same resources. This will let them know if they should expect to be treated with some bias or be treated as any other parent would be treated. They would also be able to create events which they could advertise to other single fathers in their area, which would allow them to meet other single fathers and socialize their children. This web application is put together using Java Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, and PHP. The Google Map API is configured to only pull reviews for locations from the applications database and not public reviews. The messaging feature allows users to establish connections with other users and create chats for events that they create. This web application will help to resolve four areas of concerns identified in the research for this web application. Those concern themes are health, perceived bias, lack of peer connection and stress relief. This web application will help an increasing demographic which has gotten little assistance, even though it suffers from worse mental and physical health than any other parenting group. This improvement will, in turn, benefit the children of single fathers.
Creator/Author:: Stober, David; Dietel, Martin; Burgdorf, Andrew, and Pomeroy, Joe
Submitter:: CECH Library Service
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2023
Date Modified:: 09/14/2023
Date Created:: April 2022
License:: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International