Community-Focused Projects Stand Out at Fall 2025 CS Junior Design Capstone Expo
From a community shuttle app to an HOA operations platform and a personalized health-tracking tool, computing students showcased a wide range of software solutions at the Fall 2025 Computer Science Junior Design Capstone Expo.
Held on December 2 in the Klaus Advanced Computing Building, the event highlighted the technical skills and creativity of third- and fourth-year students in the School of Computing Instruction (SCI).
The Expo marks the culmination of a semester-long course in which computer science and computational media majors partner with public and private sector clients to design minimally viable products that address real-world needs.
Volunteers from industry and the campus community judge teams on functionality, aesthetics, and presentation quality.
Winning Teams
1st Place - HavenOS
HavenOS is a digital platform built to streamline how Homeowner Associations (HOAs) manage vendors and community operations. The system supports vendor discovery, compliance tracking, job requests, and transparent communication between HOA administrators and service providers, reducing inefficiencies and improving trust across the community.
Team Members: Yuxi Chen, Zhengxuan Deng, Abigail Marks, Jada Thapvongsa
Client: John Thomas, Octus Network
2nd Place - Peoplestown Shuttle App
The Peoplestown Shuttle App connects riders, drivers, and administrators through a unified mobile experience on Android and iOS. Residents can book and pay for rides, while drivers and administrators manage routes and confirmations in real time, making community transportation more accessible, reliable, and efficient.
Team Members: Blake Burnley, Sophia Dumont, Max Fowler, Ariana Mattos Cruz
Clients: Lynne Young and Columbus Ward, Peoplestown Express
3rd Place - 28ish
28ish is a menstrual cycle–tracking app designed to help women understand their cycles beyond fertility, providing personalized insights related to focus, energy, and productivity. Users can complete daily check-ins, explore trends across multiple health categories, and maintain control of their information through privacy-first features such as PDF data export and complete data deletion.
Team Members: Angelina Cao, Natalie Kuo, Samrita Shetty, Diana Tapia, Ashley Vaia
Client: Carrie McKinnon, founder of 28ish
More photos of the expo can be found here.
