WGTC’s Computer Information Systems (CIST) program recently teamed up with Southwire’s IT Department to host the inaugural “Computer Science Innovators Challenge” at the Carroll campus. The event aimed to promote creativity and innovation among participants of all skill levels, challenging them to develop original projects within a limited timeframe and provide solutions to unfamiliar concepts. According to CIST Program Chair Tara Shackleford, the students demonstrated their skills and problem-solving abilities, impressing potential employers like Southwire, opening up opportunities for internships and future career prospects.
Three teams presented projects at the event, with each team receiving Visa gift cards ranging from $50 to $150. The first-place project, “Know Your Power” by Glenn Freeman, Kristy Bishop, and Christian Putman, developed a power consumption calculator in natural language that can understand the power draw of appliances. The second-place project, “Streamline Simplify Scale (Waybridge SAP/ER)” by John Paschal and Taylor Lowery, aimed to automate the scaling process for transportation and direct trucks and trailers while emphasizing security aspects. The third-place project, “The Future of City Exploration” by Robert Galan and Kevin Keeler was a traveling tool that utilized AI to guide users during travel while providing historical data and fun facts.
For more information on WGTC’s CIST programs or any other questions about this event please contact Tara Shackleford at tara.shackleford@westgatech.edu or visit www.westgatech.edu