Description
This semester's (Fall 2006) projects focus on public transportation, especially related to reducing congestion around College Park, giving students/staff increased transportation options, lowering energy consumption, and supporting community.
Project Plan: Task Centered Design, Prototyping & Usability Testing
Teams
Transportation
- FastMap: Facilitating Easier Transportation to College Park Metro Gold Medal
- Carpool.UMD: Carpooling for Commuters
- OffRoads : A Persuasive Website for Motivation of Fuel Conservation Through Raised Awareness of Effects of Current Energy Consumption Silver Medal
- CycleMate: Bike Information on Conditions & Services
- TRANSS-UM: Transportation Alternatives for Students/Staff
- FreshmanCompass: Campus Route Guide for Walk/Bike Bronze Medal
Medical
- MyMedMinder: Personal Health Records to Maintain Medication Lists
Awards were given by the UM Dept. of Transportation staff (David Allen, Director, & Nicola Corbin, Marketing and Public Affairs Manager).