Contributors: Sean Lim, Autumn Rhee, Jessie Xu Problem and Solution Overview With the overwhelming popularity of social media and quicker forms of entertainment, it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to find the motivation to read. …

Ben Kosa, Michael Dinh, Lukas Anstett Problem and Solution Overview According to a survey conducted by Statista in November 2020, 14% of US adults who are 40 years or older currently do not exercise because they do not have anyone to exercise with. Exercising with other people helps form social connections and communities, and…

Zage S.P., Michael L., Josua B. Link: https://wallhaven.cc/w/qdj5rl Problem and Solution Overview Have you lost contact with an old friend? Or a family member? Do you want to reconnect, but find yourself pressed for time or unsure what to say? The fast-paced nature of modern life causes many hard-working individuals…

By Pahn Yenbut, Robert Snow, Andrew Tjahjadi Problem and Solution Overview Nearly 11% of U.S. adults have food allergies, with childhood food allergies on the rise (1). Meanwhile, 36% of Americans have lactose intolerance (2) and about 1% have celiac disease (3), preventing them from eating gluten. Despite the prevalence of diet restrictions, people…

Meet Foochine: A nutritional food vending machine for students at the University of Washington By Amy Cheng, Betty Cheng, Ha Vi Duong, Jessie Lin Problem and Solution In a fast-paced environment, college students often sacrifice their nutritious daily eating habits due to their academic and extracurricular activities in college. The…

By Jerry, Iste, Theo, Zainab Challenge Overview Food insecurity is a problem that affects all of the United States, and it’s very prevalent on college campuses where students are often both busy and unemployed. …

By Annie Xu, Joshua Peterson, Khushi Khandelwal, Finley Hutchison OVERVIEW Many STEM fields are historically dominated by men and are systematically and institutionally misogynistic. As seen in Image 1 above, there is an imbalance between the number of male students in STEM versus the number of women and nonbinary. We…

By Ray Oh, Clarence Muchina, Chien Le, Aaminah Alam Problem and Solution Overview: Relocating to a new city can be an exciting but challenging experience, often involving the daunting task of establishing a social network and adapting to an unfamiliar environment. This transition can pose particular difficulties in maintaining a…

By Jacob Frumkin, Noam Ronen, and Alex Zhang Problem and Solution Overview The process of cooking at home, particularly for beginner and intermediate cooks, can often be overwhelming, isolating and stressful. This can often lead to reliance on unhealthy eating habits and expensive take-out services. Based on our research, many…