Personal Transportation Emissions and Sustainable Solutions

CS 481/482/483
Closed
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Fatma Cemile Serce She / Her
Senior Assoc. Prof. Dr.
(1)
4
Timeline
  • September 18, 2023
    Experience start
  • December 1, 2023
    Fall Quarter
  • March 15, 2024
    Winter Quarter
  • June 7, 2024
    Spring Quarter
  • June 12, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Automotive, Government, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Transport, trucking & railroad
Categories
Website development Mobile app development Machine learning Data visualization Environmental sustainability
Skills
data preprocessing creative thinking software architecture machine learning project scoping computer science environmental issue web applications problem solving innovation
Learner goals and capabilities

Senior computer science students possess a solid foundation in programming, data analysis, and software development, making them capable of undertaking complex and impactful projects. In the context of "Personal Transportation Emissions and Sustainable Solutions," these students can leverage their expertise to analyze transportation data, develop machine learning models, and create interactive web applications to address environmental challenges.


Benefits for Companies:

-Partnering with senior computer science students offers companies an opportunity to explore innovative approaches to address environmental issues and showcase their commitment to sustainability.

-Students bring fresh perspectives and creative thinking to the project, inspiring novel solutions that companies may not have considered.

-Collaborating with senior students allows companies to identify potential future employees with a strong technical background and a passion for sustainability.

- By participating in a project focused on sustainability, companies can align their brand with environmental consciousness, appealing to socially responsible customers and stakeholders.

- Companies can share their expertise with students, providing valuable industry insights while gaining new perspectives from the next generation of computer scientists.


Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
4 learners
Project
250 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The deliverables provided to employers can vary based on the scope and specific requirements of the project. Here's a general outline of the format of deliverables and the expected outcomes:

1. Data Analysis and Requirements Report:

  • Format: A detailed report in PDF or document format.
  • Content: This report will present the findings from the analysis of personal transportation data, including emission patterns, trends, and hotspots. It may include visualizations like graphs, charts, and maps to help employers understand the data insights.

2. Machine Learning Model and Software Architecture Documentation:

  • Format: A well-documented model description in PDF or document format.
  • Content: This documentation will describe the machine learning model developed to estimate emissions based on various transportation parameters. It will include details of the model architecture, data preprocessing steps, training process, and performance metrics.

3. Interactive Web Application:

  • Format: A web-based application accessible through a URL or a hosted demo.
  • Content: The web application will showcase the personalized sustainable transportation recommendations and visualizations of emission data. Employers can interact with the application to see how users can receive recommendations based on their input data.

5. Final Project Report:

  • Format: A comprehensive report in PDF or document format.
  • Content: This report will provide a complete overview of the entire project, including its objectives, methodologies, challenges faced, and outcomes achieved. It will summarize the key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.

Expected Outcomes:

  1. Insights into Personal Transportation Emissions: Employers can expect to gain valuable insights into personal transportation emissions through the data analysis report. The findings can help them understand emission patterns and identify areas where sustainable solutions can have the most significant impact.
  2. Efficient Emission Estimation Model: The machine learning model documentation will showcase the efficiency and accuracy of the developed model in estimating emissions. Employers can use this model for future emission estimation tasks.
  3. User-Friendly Application: The interactive web application will demonstrate the project's practicality and user-friendliness. Employers can see how the application provides personalized recommendations to users and how it can be a valuable tool for promoting sustainable transportation choices.
  4. Comprehensive Project Overview: The final project report will give employers a comprehensive understanding of the project's scope, methodologies, and outcomes. It will serve as a valuable reference for assessing the project's impact and potential for further development or integration into existing systems.


By providing these deliverables and achieving the expected outcomes, senior computer science students can demonstrate their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to creating practical solutions for real-world challenges related to personal transportation emissions.

Project timeline
  • September 18, 2023
    Experience start
  • December 1, 2023
    Fall Quarter
  • March 15, 2024
    Winter Quarter
  • June 7, 2024
    Spring Quarter
  • June 12, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

-Web Application Development

-Mobile Application Development

-Machine Learning and Data Analysis

-IoT-based Solutions

-Game Development

-Natural Language Processing (NLP)

-Data Visualization

-Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

-Computer Vision Applications

-Cloud Computing Solutions

-Big Data Projects

-Software Testing and Quality Assurance






Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

What type of transportation data do you have or can provide for analysis?

What sustainable transportation initiatives are you currently implementing, if any?

What outcomes or goals would you like to achieve with the project's recommendations?

Do you have any specific security or privacy concerns regarding the data used in the project?

Are there any specific integration requirements with your existing systems or technologies?

Do you have the capacity to assign a mentor or technical expert to support the project throughout its duration?