Computer Science and Information Technology

GreenQuest: E-Sport Environmental Education for Future Sustainability

GreenQuest is a dynamic environmental education initiative that merges E-Sports, digital gamification, and sustainability learning in a way that is both academically rigorous and deeply engaging for young learners. Aligned with the EPIC-N Model (Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network), the program emphasizes sustained university-community-school collaboration to solve real-world environmental challenges through innovative, education-driven […]

STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN PENANG: RESEARCH, INTRODUCTION AND EDUCATION OF ECONOMIC FOOD WASTE COMPOSTER (EFWC) AROUND PENANG HILL BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The Strengthening Environmental Conservation project is a collaborative effort between Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) through its EduGreen Centre, the Habitat Foundation, and the Ayer Hitam Community Centre, aimed at promoting sustainable food waste management and environmental education in communities surrounding Georgetown, Penang. This initiative centers around empowering local schools, teachers, and residents through training, […]

CampusRoots: EPIC-N Composting for Sustainable Living

CampusRoots is a sustainability-driven initiative led by Professor Dr Che Zalina Zulkifli with the EduGreen Centre Student Committee at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), in strategic partnership with Urbanest Sdn. Bhd., PPD Bagan Datuk Perak, MARDI an eco-focused industry and local governments collaborator. This project embodies the principles of the EPIC-N model, integrating academic knowledge, […]

Designing an ‘Energy Champion’ App for PLACE’s Ecovillage Development

PLACE would like to encourage residents to engage in sustainable behaviors and to create community at the same time. Using a user-centered design approach, CISC 321 students will design a prototype EcoVillage ‘Energy Champion’ app to encourage energy conservation and create community through friendly competition. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]

Ethical Needs Analysis for Collecting Citizen Input

Needs for gaining “true representation” of citizen input; ethical issues in collecting, analyzing, storing, using, and presenting citizen input data; recommendations for collecting of citizen data including computer-based surveys, social media, and city hosted face-to-face events. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]

Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Planning Pt. 2

IST students will continue working on a disaster resiliency plan for the State College Borough begun by students in the fall. Students will create a matrix of identified risks based on their probability and severity and then assess the preparedness of the community to respond. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]

Preventable Causes of Structure Fire Awareness & Education

Focus awareness and education efforts to preclude fires that are easily preventable, focusing on the most effective methods that capture citizens’ attention and prompt them to take action. Review of our data about structure fires and identify the preventable causes and focus education and awareness efforts, based on cause and locations. Also identify the most […]

User-Centered Design Research and Recommendations for the City of Bellevue’s Public Website

Effective and efficient communications with the public are critical following an emergency or disaster. However, sharing this life safety information is not helpful for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who cannot understand everything being said. To address this issue, the Washington State Legislature approved RCW 38.52.070, which requires that all emergency communications be shared […]

User-Centered Design: Creating an App for Master Water Stewards

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Tim Meyer Computer and Information Sciences Local Government / Community Contact Deirdre Coleman Program Coordinator […]

Mason City Community Mobile App Development

Using graphic designs from students in the School of Art & Art History, UI student Kaisha Billings built a community-based mobile app on behalf of the City of Mason City and Visit Mason City that connects residents and visitors to the local activities and resources. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]

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