2016 Social Entrepreneurship Competition teams
Team Name: Lythouse Labs
Competition class: Undergraduate
Topic: Developing a diabetes management mobile app
Description:
Lythouse Labs is developing a mobile application designed to help diabetes patients manage
their disease. Over 29 million Americans suffer from diabetes which is costly, associated with
painful symptoms and impacts quality of life. As a Type II diabetic and computer science
student at University of North Carolina Wilmington I am working with my interdisciplinary team
to help others overcome their obstacles to live healthier lives. Lythouse Labs will incorporate
theories around behavior change to inform the development of the mobile applications
functions so that patients can comfortably receive education, feedback, and monitoring support
for their disease.
Team Members:
• Ashley Cribb, School of Informational Sciences
Faculty Supervisor(s): Justine Reel, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation and
Professor, College of Health and Human Services
Heidi Winslow, Lecturer, School of Nursing
Team Name: Digital Citizenship Team
Competition class: Undergraduate
Topic: Tagging Campus Crime through Utility App
Description:
Currently, there are very few resources including apps that could address campus violence real
time from a victim’s perspective. With that in mind, the app will be designed not only for an
instant report-and redress capability but also for confidentiality, which often is an issue when
it’s come to reporting criminal acts. Further, the UNCW could be used as a pilot site to run the
app which could later be scaled to cover local campuses in and around Wilmington.
Team Members:
• Samantha Santana, English
• David Glas, English
• Ashley Simmons, English
Faculty Supervisor(s): Anirban Ray, Assistant Professor of English
2016 Social Entrepreneurship Competition teams
Team Name: Special Pedals
Competition class: Undergraduate
Topic: Training and Employment for Adults with Disabilities
Description:
Special Pedals Inc. provides fulfilling employment by building an environment that can
provide adults with disabilities equal pay, hours, and meaning of life. Additionally,
Special Pedals Inc. has gathered the best bike mechanics, and special educators in the
community to research and develop an evidence-based, outcome oriented training
program. The employees of Special Pedals will also receive ongoing training through
UNCW occupational and physical therapy interns, along with special education interns.
Lastly, the Special Pedals Inc. Bike Shop has an advantage over other bike shop
competitors because it is the ultimate convenience for UNCW students. Special Pedals
Inc. provides a pickup and drop off service for UNCW students who need a low-cost
bike, bike repair, or bike maintenance.
Team Members:
• Leah Sherrill, Special Education and Adapted Curriculum
• David Morrison, Professional Writing
Faculty Supervisor(s): Jess Boersma, Director of ETEAL and Professor of Spanish
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