Senior Capstone

The seniors graduating in May 2019 are working on the following senior capstone projects.

Researching the randomness of a newly developed Pseudo Random Number Generator (PRNG). This project combined math and computer science to develop a PRNG based on research conducted on existing PRNGs. The resulting algorithm was statistically evaluated for randomness, and the results show that the newly developed PRNG does generate “random” numbers to assist in the complexity of hashing passwords to better the level of encryption.
Working on a mobile application applying geofencing to garner customer feedback upon leaving a restaurant. This project involves working with an actual client. These students are working with executives from Taco Mama to ensure the application meets their requirements. Working with an actual client provides these students with real world experience.
Creating a game for children with disabilities. This game provides a simple to use interface with intellectually stimulating games for children with disabilities. This student is working with experts from Hand-in-Hand to verify the functionality of the game meets the target audience’s needs.
Experimenting with Natural Language Processing. In this project, the student reveals the capabilities of one of the leading platforms for Python programs, the NLTK (Natural Language Processing Toolkit) by previewing and applying various functions of this toolkit to Amazon Review Data, showing how these can both provide insight and expedite appropriate action.