The borough of State College would like to implement Alexa technology as a communication and information option for its residents. In this first approach of implementation, students in IST 440 will explore options for dissemination of information on parking availability in the borough. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable […]
University Department: Computer Science and Information Technology
Hazard Mitigation And Risk Assessment: State College
Students in IST 440 have worked with State College Borough on analyzing current and new threats to the borough and making recommendations to the recovery plan. In previous semesters students identified risks as well as a format for assessment and mitigation of identified risks, including natural gas leaks, plane crash, major accidents, earthquake, prisoner escape, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Analyzing Trends in Gentrification and Displacement
A team of undergraduate computer science students participating in BU Spark! will compile and analyze various datasets to understand how real estate prices, homeownership, and business ownership trends have changed over time. The City of Chelsea will use this information to visualize, contextualize, and analyze how rising real estate prices may be contributing to displacement […]
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Developing a Real-Time Budget Impact and Quality-of-Life Dashboard
A team of undergraduate computer science students participating in BU Spark! will build a real-time, online dashboard visualizing information about Chelsea’s city services and priority budget impact areas. This scorecard project will be similar to the Mayor’s Dashboard in Boston City Hall. The City of Chelsea will use this new tool to instantly access information […]
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