--- title: "Spring Innovations Unleashed: Highlighting the Spring 2025 Student Innovation Projects" description: UAT's Student Innovations were on display at this semesters Student Innovation Showcase. image: https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/078A7221.jpg --- [![image-26](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/image-26.png?width=99&name=image-26.png "image-26")](https://www.uat.edu/) ** - [Home](https://www.uattech.com) - [Majors](http://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees) - [About UAT](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) - [Request More Information](https://www.uat.edu/request-info) [![Take a Virtual, Interactive Tour ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2) # University of Advancing Technology's Official Technology Blog ALL CATEGORIES - [all Categories](https://www.uattech.com) - [ Advancing Computer Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advancing-computer-science) - [ Advertising Art ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advertising-art) - [ Artificial Intelligence ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [ Business Technology ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/business-technology) - [ Cyber Security ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/cyber-security) - [ Data Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/data-science) - [ Digital Maker and Fabrication ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-maker-and-fabrication) - [ Digital Marketing ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-marketing) - [ Digital Video ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-video) - [ Game Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/game-studies) - [ Human Computer Interaction ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/human-computer-interaction) - [ Robotics and Embedded Systems ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/robotics-and-embedded-sytems) - [ Software Engineering ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/software-engineering) - [ Virtual Reality ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/virtual-reality) - [ Alumni ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/alumni) - [ Behind the Bits Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/behind-the-bits) - [ Career and Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work) - [ Competitions ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/competitions) - [ Events ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/events) - [ Geek411 Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/geek-411) - [ Graduate Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/graduate-studies) - [ Military ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/military) - [ People, Places and Things ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/people-places-and-things) - [ Perimeter83 ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/Perimeter83) - [ Student Innovation Project (SIP) ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-innovation-project) - [ Student Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-work) - [ Technology News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/technology-news) - [ UAT Life ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-life) - [ UAT News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-news) [UAT](https://www.uattech.com/tag/uat), [SIP](https://www.uattech.com/tag/sip)   |   18 Min Read ## Spring Innovations Unleashed: Highlighting the Spring 2025 Student Innovation Projects ![Picture of Katy Toerner](https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/Professional%20Pictures%20-%20Fabcom/KatyT_personality.jpg) [ Written by Katy Toerner ](https://www.uattech.com/author/katy-toerner) At [University of Advancing Technology](https://www.uat.edu) (UAT) innovation takes center stage, and each semester it is put on display by the students during the [Student Innovation Project](https://www.uat.edu/student-innovation-projects) (SIP) Showcase. The Spring 2025 Showcase demonstrated just that, the culmination of months of hard work, this year's presenters unveiled groundbreaking projects that blend creativity, technology, and real-world problem solving. From cutting-edge software and game design to robotics, cybersecurity, and beyond, these Student Innovation Projects reflect the student's and university’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. ![078A7138](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/078A7138.jpg?width=434&height=289&name=078A7138.jpg) Daniel Chavez Ceniceros ([Advancing Computer Science ](https://www.uat.edu/computer-science-degree)ACS)– [Hearts Break App](https://www.danny-chavez.com/pages/portfolio.html) – Application to guide people through heartbreak. Helps people rebuild mentally and physically. - Winner Ingenuity Prize Ozzy James (ACS, [Network Security](https://www.uat.edu/network-security-degree) NS, [Network Engineering](https://www.uat.edu/network-engineering-degree) NE) – [Emergency Alert Response System (E.A.R.S)](https://ozzyjames2005.wixsite.com/ozzy-james-portfolio/about-3) – Application that offers mass notification, response collection and optional 3d location tracking to alert dorm tenants if there is an emergency like a fire or intruder. Designed for dorms that combines 2-way communication for safety. Alexander Brittain (ACS, [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.uat.edu/artificial-intelligence-degree) AI)– [Argue Smarter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imaVRETcBig) – A computer program that users prompt it to provide insults. The program will provide the insult and the definitions of insulting words in the response. A humorous way to learn larger words with some insulting definitions. Nikole Ralston (ACS)– [Dear Diary ](https://github.com/NikkiRalston/SIP)– A digital journal, that provides Mental health resource links just a click away. Tracks moods daily and allows the user to journal daily to reflect on their day but also allows the user to go back and see how they felt. Avery Willets ([Data Science](https://www.uat.edu/data-science-degree) DS)– [Atlas ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XhYXih4rIo)– A data preparation tool that helps guide the user to less errors in their data collection. Visually highlights errors in your data. Saul Tellez (ACS)– [Vortex Fighting App](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6qKD7mKtMY) – An application that allows niche video game players to connect directly and pair up so they can game together. Eduardo Valencia (AI)– [Save that Clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIPhGJi3fcM) – A Chrome extension that allows the user to bookmark their favorite clips/moments on Netflix, rather than just favoriting the entire episode. -Winner Most Market Viable  Tamuru Selamu (AI)– [ENG-KUN Translator](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBiXqLAHfc) – An online tool that bridges the gap by translating English to Kunama. This tool empowers communities to connect and communicate effectively. Deane Barberio ([Robotics & Embedded Systems](https://www.uat.edu/robotics-engineering-degree) RES, [Digital Maker & Fabrication](https://www.uat.edu/digital-maker-and-fabrication-degree) DMF) – [WeightWise Food Bowl ](https://dea-portfolio.weebly.com/sip.html)– A food bowl for pets that slows their eating, utilizing springs and a plate bring food up to the pet, but also internal teeth to keep the pet from eating too fast. This is to prevent injury including intestinal blockages, Choking and asphyxiation. Matthew Sender (RES) – [Culvert Buddy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsFuivYbXKI) – A remote control device that can be driven into culverts to remove dirt and debris. Kevin Baquerizo (NS)– [Secure Flame](https://secureflamegame.com/prototype) – A cybersecurity game that educates individuals on cybersecurity that provides feedback and allows the user to learn how to be cyber-safe. Lucy Njoki (NS, NE)– [Connectify](https://sites.google.com/d/1pvAVgRY0veLxxj2kwckiWRWibsgY5dkN/p/19kP4lMwgcVinqbLTB2LvJshAXJLBg74S/edit?pli=1) – An application that uses blockchain to better protect the smart devices in your home, by preventing unwanted or unregistered users to connect to your devices. Jade Herman (NE)– [MineGen](https://jadehermanportfolio.weebly.com/sip.html) – a tool designed for people interested in crypto mining. Allows you to design the exact miner that you want, based on the hardware you have. ![078A7217](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/078A7217.jpg?width=434&height=289&name=078A7217.jpg) Martin Rios (NS)– [System Pilot](https://www.martinsyspilot.com) – a tool that can be used to scan applications. Background processes and windows system processes on your computer to determine whether the program is malicious or not. - Winner Best in Show Sarah Dahm (NS)– [NetPing Pulse ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM7O2i0WQSs)– a tool designed for windows devices that scans the devices and provides real-time results. A user will input an IP address they want scanned and monitored. Dalton Verwolf (NS) – [Chainlink](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfZWlgE4XPg) – A network that protects your IoT devices from outside hackers. Shannon Richardson ([Business Technology](https://www.uat.edu/business-technology-degree) BT) – [Doggo McPupperson’s Automated Dog Spa](http://hciportfolio.com/student-innovation-project/sip-dmpds/) – A self-cleaning automated dog wash. The system is automated through an app controlled on your phone. ![078A7225](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/078A7225.jpg?width=434&height=289&name=078A7225.jpg) Paul Thomas ([Digital Marketing](https://www.uat.edu/digital-marketing-degree) DM)– [Landee ](https://www.figma.com/proto/y7QqH9a9BuGH7O6hA1CCxi/Landee?node-id=1-2&starting-point-node-id=1%3A2)– An application that scans your deed and uses AI to analyze the deed and cross references it for fraudulent signatures, seals, etc and verifies the deed is legitimate and registered. Uses blockchain to lock the data so no one can take the deed and re-sell the land fraudulently. -Winner World Changer Award ![IMG_3797-2](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3797-2.jpg?width=244&height=434&name=IMG_3797-2.jpg) Larry Hernandez Iriarte ([Advertising Art](https://www.uat.edu/advertising-art-degree) AA, DMF)– [FAIR GAME](https://fairgamepds.netlify.app) - Helps young fashion creators enter the market ethically, transparently, affordably, and sustainably. -Winner Best SIP Pitch  ![078A7240-2](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/078A7240-2.jpg?width=434&height=289&name=078A7240-2.jpg) Kaitlyn Moten ([Digital Video](https://www.uat.edu/digital-video-degree) DV)– [Get to Know you](https://themotens.com) – A video service that helps teams connect and get to know their coworkers through short video introductions. - Winner Viewer's Choice  Kaitlyn Nazar ([Game Art & Animation ](https://www.uat.edu/game-art-and-animation-degree)GAA)– [Task Master ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiCqKtdwwrU)– An application that allows the user to be assigned a task while being rewarded digitally and in real life to combat chronic procrastination. Marisa Springer (GAA)– [Sea Creature Feature](https://springerm712.wixsite.com/msportfolio/sip) – A first person exploration game that utilizes puzzles to teach the user about sea creatures. ![078A7248-2](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/078A7248-2.jpg?width=434&height=289&name=078A7248-2.jpg) Lauren Hesselgesser (GAA)– Project Katalyst – Local 3 player game that requires all three players to work together to navigate their spaceship safely. Each player controls one aspect of the ships movement making the game that much more challenging. *- Winner of Best in Show* Ibrahim Al-Nassier ([Game Design](https://www.uat.edu/game-design-degree) GD)– [Diction Adaptive Roleplay ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ0D_6OAIiA)– A game design tool that can be added on to any role playing game game to give the user the ability to choose the role play and responses.  Michelle Pina (GD)– [Be Personal](https://mpina50559.wixsite.com/gd2da-portfolio-mich/single-project) – A tool that lets designers assign traits through a design system to an mpc. Jessica Bayer ([Game Programming ](https://www.uat.edu/game-programming-degree)GP)– [Encapsulated Collision](https://jessbayerportfolio.weebly.com/sip.html) – An all-in-one tool designed for Unity to make add colliders much less time consuming when programming a game. Colby Goitia (GP)– [Words have Power](https://colbygoitia3.wixsite.com/colby-goitia/single-project) – A game mechanic that will take what the player says and change it to text, then take the text and see the types of words being used to alter the mood of the game. Luca Graves (GP)–[ 32C](https://lgrave264.github.io/BoardsFinal/pages/sip.html) – A 3d to 2d conversion software. A software that uses AI generated art that helps 3D animators create 2D art. The AI takes the users 3D animation and turns it into 2D art animation. Ronin LeDonne (GP)– [Followers Folly](https://roninl05140130.wixsite.com/portfolio/sip) – RTS god-game that seeks to improve the number of interactions a player has with its environment. Kyle Lemons (GP)– [Real Audio](https://kylelemons.weebly.com/sip.html) – An audio plugin for Unity. 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