You’ve Got Mail: Computer Science Student Makes Messages More Meaningful
Computer science major Owen O’Brien created Love Letter, a WiFi-connected device that turns everyday text messages into more meaningful, tangible experiences.
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UMass Lowell, Florida Gulf Coast Team Up on Meaningful Research Projects
Researchers from UMass Lowell and Florida Gulf Coast University received nearly $100,000 in seed funding across five collaborative research projects. -
Fire Safety Innovation Wins Engineering Prototyping Competition
A device that makes permanently mounted window bars fire-safe by allowing residents to release them instantly in an emergency won the annual Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition, hosted by the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute. -
Persistence Pays Off for DifferenceMaker Winners
Team Pawva’s Smart Pet Bed, which tracks the weight, body temperature and sleeping patterns of a dog or cat, took the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 13th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge.