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Connection: An Autism-Focused Dating App, Cyrena Johnson May 2018

Connection: An Autism-Focused Dating App, Cyrena Johnson

Scholars Week

30% of US internet users 18-29 use dating apps to find partners. Meanwhile, only 9% of adults with autism are married—and there are no popular dating apps designed for ASDs. We propose the app Connection, a dating app designed for the autistic community. Using queries and informal analysis, we created possible features and prototype displays for Connection to show its future application.


Engaging Local Students And Aquarium Visitors Through Rov Technology, Jessica Lotz, Katy Kachmarik, Rus Higley Apr 2018

Engaging Local Students And Aquarium Visitors Through Rov Technology, Jessica Lotz, Katy Kachmarik, Rus Higley

Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference

The Highline Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) is the marine biology and aquarium facility of Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, located on the south-central Puget Sound. Dedicated to expanding knowledge about Puget Sound, a central mission of the MaST Center is fostering a culture of marine stewardship by engaging the community through interactive learning, personal relations and exploration. The development of program curriculum designed around Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) targeted at elementary and middle school students, summer camp students, and aquarium guests exemplifies these efforts. The MaST Center has been hosting informal educational programs linked to National Science …