In\u202f1st Place, winning\u202f$2,500, is\u202fElizabeth Trader\u202f(PhD Computer Engineering, graduating 2025). Elizabeth\u2019s innovative idea,\u202fRental PI,<\/em>\u202fprovides a comprehensive yet easy-to-read summary of independently verified problems dealing with quality, safety, and integrity.\u202fIn 2nd Place, winning $1,500, is\u202f<\/em>Angelica Kinz (BS Health Informatics and Information Management & Intelligence and National Security, graduating 2025). Angelica\u2019s innovative idea,\u202fThe Compost Box,<\/em>\u202fis an\u202feco-friendly device that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich compost within 24 hours.\u202fIn 3rd Place, winning $1000, is\u202fKelly\u00a0Breuler\u202f(BS Business Administration Management with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship, graduating\u202f2025). Kelly\u2019s innovative\u202fidea,\u202f\u201cShe\u2019s All That,\u201d<\/em>\u202fis a second-hand boutique specializing in affordable, professional attire for women and a unique initiative to support women in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\u202f1st Place, winning\u202f$2,500, are Justin Press\u202f(BS Photonic Science Engineering, graduating 2024)\u202fand\u202fHannah\u202fQuintal\u202f(BS Data Analysis, graduating 2025). Their innovative concept,\u202fHire Match AI<\/em>, is transforming hiring with an advanced Applicant Tracking System that surpasses traditional keyword filtering.\u202fIn 2nd Place, winning $1,500, are Daniel Gonzales\u202f(BS Computer Science, graduating 2025),\u202fNelson Herrera\u202f(BS Computer Science, graduating 2024),\u202fEvan Goldsmith\u202f(BS Computer Science, graduating 2025),\u202fand Daniel Rojas\u202f(BS Computer Engineering,\u202fgraduating 2026). Their innovative idea,\u202fPalette,<\/em>\u202faims to provide emerging artists and\u00a0consumers\u00a0a platform to explore, buy, and sell art. A problem for young art consumers is finding art that resonates and appeals to their tastes.\u202fIn 3rd Place, winning $1,000, are David Ramirez\u202f(BS Finance & Economics, graduating 2024)\u202fand\u202fMilagros\u202fDel Carmen Camargo Polanco\u202f(BS Economics, graduating 2024). Their innovative idea,\u202fHushCloud<\/em>,\u202fis a cloud data service that enhances security, privacy, and user control through decentralized storage and blockchain technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\u202f1st Place, winning\u202f$2,500, are Jordan Muniz\u202f(BS Computer Science, graduating 2024)\u202fand\u00a0Dianneth\u00a0Murillo\u202f(BS Digital Media Web Design, graduating 2025). Their innovative idea,\u202fString Sage<\/em>, is a\u202fmixed-reality guitar teaching app for\u00a0the Meta\u00a0Quest. Guitar learners will have access to customized lessons, a diverse library of music to learn from, and an engaging community.\u202fIn 2nd Place, winning $1500, is\u202fMario Villavicencio\u202f(MFA in Feature Film Production, graduating 2026). Mario\u2019s innovative idea,\u202fHomero Castro Documentary<\/em>, is a documentary about chocolate and cocoa production focusing on the Ecuadorian variety CCN-51. Ecuadorian Homero Castro developed it, and is now critically important,\u00a0representing\u00a080% of Ecuador\u2019s cocoa exports.\u202fIn 3rd Place, winning $1000, is\u202fMadison Beverly\u202f(BS Interdisciplinary Studies &\u202fBiology, graduating 2025).\u202fHer innovative idea,\u202fCouture Creations<\/em>,\u202fis a fashion line specializing in up-cycled, high-end fashion using carefully sourced second-hand materials to craft formal wear that\u2019s both luxurious and eco-conscious.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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