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Our Team.

We are a group of six individuals with diverse backgrounds, which fuels our innovative problem-solving approach.

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Andie Benitez

Major: Cognitive Science

Hometown: Manila, Philippines

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Emma Li

Major: IEOR

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington

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Jennifer Zhu

Major: Cognitive Science

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

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Mike Liu

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Data Science

Hometown: Guangzhou, China

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Sarah Kathuria

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Public Policy

Hometown: Parkland, Florida

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Rishika Gorai

Major: IEOR

Minor: Data Science
Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio

Our Collaborative Goal

To effectively work together, communicate and coordinate to build an innovative educational product.

Our Roles

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Andie Benitez

  • Project Manager

  • Site Editor

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    Rishika Gorai

    • Project Manager

    •  Creative Designer

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    Mike Liu

    • Product Manager

    • UX/UI Designer

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    Jennifer Zhu

    • Designer

    • Project Manager

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      Emma Li

      • UX Designer

      • Site Editor

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        Sarah Kathuria

        • Marketing Manager

        • UX Specialist

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        The Procedure

        Decision Making

        - Procedure we’ll be using as a team: majority rules and taking votes on things when needed. We’ll prioritize open communication and working together to come up with solutions.

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        Effective Meeting

        - We’ll be fill out out a team when2meet to find a time for all of us that works and we’ll stick with this time to meet consistently so that no problems occurs. 
         

        Communication

        - Keep everything consolidated in google drive folder, meet in person or on zoom

        Relationship

        Team Diversity- all of us come from different majors and backgrounds (Cognitive Science, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research) 

        An Idea For The Product

        In low-income areas and developing nations, where internet access is often limited and older technology is prevalent, one possible solution is to utilize USB plug-ins designed for older computers. These plug-ins can support new educational modules and receive updates via cellular service instead of relying on Wi-Fi, which can help address connectivity challenges.

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        However, it's important to recognize that technology isn't always the sole solution. Instead, we should consider creating a product that enables older children, particularly high school students, to teach fundamental skills to younger kids. This approach not only lightens the load for teachers but also provides older students with the opportunity to reinforce their own learning while assisting their younger peers.

        The Problem Scope

        As of 2020, approximately 258 million children and youth were out of school worldwide, with a significant portion coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.

        Low-income areas lack facilities and infrastructure:

        • No electricity in some areas (limiting access to modern learning materials)

          • Main problems: internet, connectivity, online educational resources

        • Facilities: cramped learning environment (safety hazard esp. post-Covid)

          • No running water and toilets

        • Additionally: shortage of teachers → According to UNESCO, around 69 million teachers will need to be recruited by 2030 to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

         

        • Sociopolitical and gender norms also act as barriers to education

         

        A lack of education represents a knowledge-segregated society; perpetuates the cycle of poverty.

        Possible solutions:

        • Bridge the gap (teacher shortage): we can analyze how we can leverage older school children (as parents in developing countries may often be either in work, or similarly never attended school and are unable to teach their children)

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        • USB Plug-in with modern materials or solar-powered systems (to answer need for power)

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