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Problem: Steering ocean-going ships through Puget Sound's waterways safely into port can be difficult in Northwest weather conditions. Solution: Professor Larry Wear listened to ship pilots and Port of Tacoma leaders. Charles Bryan developed options for a navigation device that pilots can carry while climbing steep rope ladders in the toughest weather conditions. WATCH VIDEO: |
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Problem: Everyday tasks like choosing a CD can be challenging if you're blind. Solution: Kristen Shinohara used her technological knowledge to help make blind people's lives easier by developing design innovations. Josh Tenenberg, Kristen's professor, lent his expertise in human-computer interaction as her project adviser. WATCH VIDEO: |
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Problem: Identity theft affects 19 new people every minute and cybercrime generates more revenue than drug trade. Solution: Students Mary Jane Kelly and Amalia Annest, leaders of UW Tacoma's Grey Hat Group, assembled a panel of experts and raised $10,000 to put on a two-day computer security conference that educated people about ways to protect themselves. WATCH VIDEO: |
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