University of Louisiana Monroe Students Excel in Nexus Technology Cup Competition

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The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Computer Science program recently showcased the talents of its students in the prestigious Nexus Technology Cup competition, a highly competitive event celebrating innovative solutions in sustainability, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure security. Four teams from ULM were selected as finalists, with one team, "Dristi", taking home third place and a $5,000 cash prize. The "Dristi" team created a mobile application using artificial intelligence to provide real-time scene descriptions for visually impaired users, enhancing accessibility and promoting independence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four teams from the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Computer Science program were selected as finalists in the Nexus Technology Cup competition.
  • The "Dristi" team, consisting of ULM sophomore computer science students Unika Bista and Divya Shah, was awarded third place and a $5,000 cash prize for their mobile application providing real-time scene descriptions for visually impaired users.
  • The "Dristi" team was guided by Dr. Prasanthi Sreekumari, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Computer Science program at ULM.
  • The Nexus Technology Cup featured over 70 team applications, with 21 teams selected as finalists, and four of these teams were from the ULM Computer Science Program.
  • The winning application, "Dristi", was created by Bista and Shah under the guidance of Dr. Sreekumari, with the aim of enhancing accessibility and promoting independence for visually impaired users.
  • Other ULM teams participating in the competition included "Autism Speaks AI", "DonorSync", and "Rhyme AI".
  • Dr. Sreekumari, faculty advisor and Coordinator of the ULM Computer Science Program, expressed pride in the students' hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence.

Statistics:

  • 4 teams: Number of teams from ULM Computer Science program selected as finalists in Nexus Technology Cup competition
  • $5,000: Cash prize awarded to "Dristi" team for third place in the competition
  • 70: Number of team applications submitted for the Nexus Technology Cup competition
  • 21: Number of finalists selected for the Nexus Technology Cup competition
  • 4: Number of ULM teams that were selected as finalists

Sources:

  • The University of Louisiana System and The State of Louisiana press release