Center for Applied Informatics
CAI
2016 Annual Report
table of contents
Credits Editor
Vincent Scheben
Graphic Design
Katherine Ledermeier
Copy Editors
Jill Henry Vincent Scheben
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COLLEG E OF
Informatics
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Photography
Katherine Ledermeier Joseph Milazzo
Contributors
Jill Henry Chris Rider Vincent Scheben Mike Sames Jesse Hockenbury Brad Metzger
Mission Vision Values Virtual Co-op
Informatics
Student Spotlights Alumni Spotlights A.J.’s Story
The Apprentice Program
Healthcare and Community Impact Experiential Learning in the Classroom Non-Profit Corporate Innovations Business Analytics STEM Outreach
Professional Development
CAI Staff
CAI Stats/Advisory Board Recent Collaborations
Contact
Phone: (859) 572-7610 Web: http://inside.nku.edu/cai Northern Kentucky University 30 Kenton Drive Griffin Hall Suite 330, Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41076 E-mail: cai@nku.edu
mission vision
values Mission
To increase the quality, speed and scope of technology innovation and student learning by pairing the talent, facilities and funding resources of the College of Informatics, in order to solve future-focused business challenges and business opportunities. This will be accomplished through collaborative research, virtual co-ops, student/faculty/staff projects, business-development opportunities, and the dissemination of the practice and discipline of informatics to create long-term economic value.
Vision
CAI strives to be a world-class nexus for student innovation in information technology through the application of the cross-disciplinary science of informatics and collaboration, to help our business partners solve business problems.
Values
DRIVE THE ADVANCEMENT OF INFORMATICS DRIVE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DRIVE INNOVATION DRIVE STUDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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VIRtual co-op The Center for Applied Informatics is the outreach arm of NKU’s College of Informatics. We draw upon student, staff and faculty expertise from business informatics, computer science and communication to enhance student success. The CAI features a unique high-impact virtual co-op program, which engages students in informatics initiatives for organizations locally, regionally and nationally.
TRADITIONAL CO-OP
Job Description
Organization
Co-op Student
VIRTUAL CO-OP
University Team of students with diverse skill sets managed by on-campus staff
Project Description
Organization
Deliverables
Center for Applied Informatics
Apprentice co-op students paid by donor fund while building experience Experienced co-op students paid by client organization
“The Center for Applied Informatics helps position Northern Kentucky well in the fierce economic development field. We tout the experiential learning for the student and beneficial work for the company.” - Dan Tobergte
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President & CEO, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
iNFORMATICS Informatics is the art, technology, science, and business of information Informatics is about making information useful and meaningful.
“The need for tech talent cuts across all industries, and we are extremely fortunate to have this nationally recognized program producing innovative, critical thinkers who meet the needs of our region’s employers. CAI’s virtual co-op program and project-based, applied learning approach is exactly the kind of programming it will take to ensure our tech talent pipeline is full now and into the future. Bravo CAI!” -Jordan Vogel VP, Talent Initiatives, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
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student
spotlights Major
Major
Year
Year
Hometown
Hometown
Current Project
Best Part of CAI
Computer Information Technology
photo
Senior
Edgewood, KY Right on Q!
Best Part of CAI “The people.”
Alex Hovel
Majors Visual Communication and Design Media Informatics
Year
Senior
Current Project
Dan Shepherd’s The Four Decisions Online
Alex
Murphy-White
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Best Part of CAI
“The opportunities CAI gives their students to help build experience for a promising future in their field.”
Computer Information Technology (web track)
Junior
Aurora, IN
“Working on real-world projects.” “Learning something new every day.”
Brendan Slack
Major Visual Communication and Design
Year
Senior
Hometown Cincinnati, OH
Best Part of CAI
“Getting to collaborate on a great diversity of projects.”
Emily Brunner
ALUMNI
spotlights
CAI Students graduate NKU with up to 4 years of real world industry experience. Recruiters and HR departments have taken note that CAI students hit the ground running. Employers of CAI students include:
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A.J.’s STORY Alexander “AJ” Ryan was born with anthrogryposis. “For many people, the disability would be a difficult challenge to deal with on a daily basis,” says Chris Rider, Director of the CAI. “However, AJ is always a very positive person to work with. I have never heard him complain about his limitations. His fellow students will attest how inspiring it is to work with him.” AJ graduated from NKU with a Media Informatics degree. In addition to the time spent at the CAI as a software engineer, AJ made time to perform the duties as VP of the COI “MINjas” (Media Informatics student organization) and was Pokemon Club President. AJ also founded his own startup, “Inclusive Games,” that gives people with disabilities the opportunity to play games. AJ was this year's recipient of the prestigious “Excelsior” award, which is presented to an outstanding senior student who has overcome great obstacles to achieve his/her academic pursuits. “NKU has provided me the knowledge to create inclusive games and software to make a difference in the world,” AJ says.
2016 Excelsior Award Winner
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THE
apprentice program
Our CAI program is in such high demand that we often have to turn students away. However, thanks to a generous gift from a donor, we were able to launch an Informatics Apprenticeship that expands access to students who may have been overlooked based on a lack of prior experience or resources. This has proven to be transformative for our students. Our apprentices have thrived as a part of development teams in applying Quality Assurance testing procedures to all client deliverables. Students have subsequently progressed to independent client assignments such as website development and online tutorial generation.
"NKU’s internal co-op program is one of the Region’s most innovative higher-ed programs. Having their students take on real-world projects under the direction of experienced IT project managers provides their students extremely valuable and relevant learning and growth opportunities.� -Geoff Smith Co-chair, Cincinnati CIO Roundtable
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Healthcare and Community Impact brian olivier,
Cincinnati Va hospital
The CAI and Air Force Veteran Brian Olivier deployed an appliance solution using iPads on site at the VA hospital to enable diabetic veteran patients to take surveys prior to meeting with their physician. This information was used during the doctor's visit and is intended to improve diagnosis and treatment accuracies.
St. Elizabeth,
boone county, ky
The CAI collaborated with St. Elizabeth Hospital and Boone County Schools to create a nutrition and fitness platform. Through a series of learning modules, middle school children can learn about caloric intake, balanced diets, obesity, and proper nutrition. The solution has informative videos, interactive quizzes, and games to help reinforce what they learned through the modules. The goal of the project is to instill information in the middle school students in an attempt to thwart obesity, heart disease, and other diseases associated with poor diets. The platform is expected to be expanded to additional schools.
"We are thrilled to partner with Northern Kentucky University and the Health Innovation Center to help train tomorrow’s - Chris Carle healthcare worker today.� CEO Provider Network, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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Experiential Learning in the Classroom Steve Hinkel,
adjunct professor
As a part of an “Internet of Things” class, more than 60 students from various NKU departments built a remote control robot for the Newport Police Department. The basic purpose of the robot is to go into dangerous situations so officers don't have to, according to Lt. Paul Kunkel. A robot like this can save officers' lives. "We can get as close as we want without putting an officer in jeopardy or in danger," he said. Police received a $9,000 grant from Duke Energy to pay for the materials and software used to build the SWATbot. More than 60 students from different NKU departments collaborated to design and build the machine.
“What we find most valuable about the CAI students and graduates is the breadth and depth of their hands-on business experience. They benefit because they can determine quickly if they are good at and enjoy a given technical role, allowing them to focus on the right IT career track for them. And we benefit because they are able to add immediate value in their internships or full time opportunities. We feel lucky to have access to these bright students right here in our backyard.” - Kim Chiodi
Western & Southern Financial Group, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
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non-profit "The faculty and students of the College of Informatics and Center for Applied Informatics have continued to play an integral and active part in supporting the local startup ecosystem by providing talented interns, advising/mentoring entrepreneurs and being a valued technology team when needed. We need more developers and high-tech minded graduates and NKU is positioning itself to being a regional leader.� - JB Woodruff Program Director, UpTech
street reach
In partnership with “Strategies to End Homelessness,� the CAI developed a mobile app to help alleviate homelessness. This app has the ability to educate people about homelessness and it informs them where they can go for help.
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Corporate Innovations W. Ron Adams law
We continue to collaborate with attorney W. Ron Adams and Ruth Reyer on graphic design efforts, video production, and photography with the goal to share this inspiring story. These efforts continue to contribute to and enhance Mr. Adams’ promotional efforts and advertising materials for his local law firm. We are honored that his video, “Relentless,” will be featured at the Cincinnati ReelAbilities Film Festival.
Cincinnati Financial The Cincinnati Insurance Company partnered with the CAI to gain access to the latest trends in mobile technology. CAI students with mobile development expertise worked with business and technology associates at Cincinnati Insurance to assess technology needs and market direction as the company’s mobile presence is evolving.
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business analytics TABLEAU
The CAI collaborated with the City of Cincinnati to collect data and analytic information on the services the city provides. Requests for city services were received, assessed, and logged in a database. A custom dashboard was created to collect this data and, after the service request was ďŹ lled, users completed a survey. The data was then combined, collated, and visualized by the CAI using Tableau software.
Number of Cases Taken 45231 1 case
KEY
zip code # of cases
45239 5 cases
45224 13 cases
45223 15 cases
45211 17 cases
45225 1 case
45233 3 cases
45238 21 cases
45204 8 cases
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45216 1 case
45232 2 cases
45220 7 cases
45219 10 cases
45214 10 cases
45205 10 cases
45215 1 case
45203 1 case
45229 7 cases
45207 2 cases
45206 11 cases
45202 17 cases
45237 7 cases
45212 3 cases
45213 4 cases 45209 4 cases
45208 17 cases
45227 12 cases
45226 5 cases
45230 9 cases
stem outreach
We are proud to be heavily engaged in numerous K-12 outreach programs and in the community. Our activities include:
- Hosting summer camps for students to explore STEM career paths - Judging competitions for local schools and organizations - Appearing as guest speakers in local schools to generate excitement around these fields - Serving on boards for community and education organizations - Sharing expertise with newspapers, radio and television stations - Consulting and responding to queries in areas of expertise
“The staff at NKU CAI were a tremendous help in developing our app program for elementary and middle school students. NKU CAI has been an invaluable partner.� - Mary Welsh Schlueter
CEO, Partnership for Innovation in Education
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professional development SharePoint Cincy 2016 Once again, the CAI partnered with MAX Technical Training to offer 2016's SharePoint Cincy conference to nearly 400 attendees who participated in many different technical sessions led by a variety of speakers. The event featured continuing education on topics from SharePoint administration and development to organizational adoption.
Cybersecurity symposium The CAI, NKU's College of Informatics and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law were pleased to host our 8th annual event at the NKU METS center. In attendance were a distinguished, diverse audience of security, IT industry professionals and leaders from a wide range of companies including Fortune 500 organizations as well as privacy and security attorneys. The symposium focused on IT security challenges, legal issues, best practices and professional discussion including demos of cutting edge security products.
“Nexigen saw a return of over $80,000 from our investment in sponsorship. The event was very well attended and had top-notch Cyber Security content. This is the premier Cyber Security event in the northern kentucky area.�
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- Chris Huntington CISO, Nexigen
CAI
staff Jill Henry
CAI Executive Director
CAI’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
A year of celebration, change and optimism… We are pleased to have celebrated our 10th Anniversary. This has been a wonderful time for reflection as we recall our transformation from a small, humble house on campus to the shiny labs in the distinctive and inspiring Griffin Hall. The CAI’s founder and architect, Tim Ferguson, and present NKU CIO, had a bold vision to build a center where students could gain experiential learning opportunities while they provide businesses with innovative solutions to their COLLEGE OF INFORMATICS FACULTYin a problems—a program managed and cultivated university setting by talented staff and faculty with cutting-edge experience. As we enter our second decade, the future is bright. I am personally honored to accept the torch from Tim as the new Executive Director. Our core value of innovation carries forward as we spark new ideas, technologies, and services for our clients. And, thanks to a generous donor, we have expanded access to students who previously may have been overlooked via the launch of our Informatics Apprenticeship. To our tremendous community, corporate partners and alumni: we simply cannot be successful without the investment of your time and treasures. You are active in everything from recruiting events and mock-interview sessions, to classroom research initiatives and CAI projects, to engaging on our advisory boards. Know that you are igniting the flames of passion in our students. Most of all, thank you to our gifted students who enable our program to shine brightly. Our mission is your success and we are rewarded by your results every day.
Chris Rider
Jesse Hockenbury
Juliane Stockman
Tina Altenhofen
Vincent Scheben
Shannon Kremer
Director Associate Director, Corporate Engagement Project Coordinator
Applications Developer Assistant to the Executive Director Administrative Assistant
Mike Sames
Project Manager
Aaron Corsi
Applications Developer
Eric Versteeg
Applications Developer
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CAI
2016 program STATS
ADVISORY BOARD
Matt Godsted
Western and Southern Financial Group Board Chairman Assistant VP, Business Operations
Jill Henry
Northern Kentucky University CAI Executive Director
Chris Rider
CAI Director
Brad Metzger
College of Informatics Lecturer
Holly Brinkman
KnowledgeWorks VP & CFO
Richard Hempel
Natural Bridge Technologies Partner & Co-Founder
Jordan Vogel
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce VP, Talent Initiatives
Jim Cordas
NKU COI Dean’s Advisory Board Chairman Emeritus
Keith Stafford
Strategic Data Systems, Inc. Managing Partner
Bob Watts
Vivitec Solutions President & CEO
Tricia Eltonhead
Fifth Third Investment Advisors VP, Marketing Director
Sean Sweeney
Cincinnati Financial AVP/Director, Information Technology
Michael Webster
Burke, Inc. Senior VP, Research Solutions
Brian Hammond
Sogeti USA LLC Senior VP
Laura Tomlin
EW Scripps Company VP, Digital Business Operations
Patty Wolff
84.51 Security Director
Annette Hater
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The Kroger Co. Office of the CIO
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COLLABORATIONS 84.51° Ancra Anesthesia Compliance Consultants AUID BISI Logistics Boone County Schools Cadusys, LLC Center for Applied Philanthropy Center for Balance Children’s Inc. Right on Q! Choose Green Mobile Application Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cincinnati Financial Insurance Companies City of Cincinnati, OH City of Crescent Springs, KY City of Ft. Thomas, KY City of Union, KY City of Wilder, KY Community of Faith Presbyterian Church Covington Ladies Home Covington Youth Retreat Dinner Bell Dr. Scribbles Duke Energy Early Childhood Database - 4C for Children (ASQ) Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning Child Focus, Inc. Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning The Education Alliance (West Virginia) Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning John P. Parker School Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning Kentucky Division of Family Resources & Youth Services Funded Academies Early Childhood Database - PNC-NKEC Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning Toyota Funded Expansion Academies Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning United Way of CSRA Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning United Way of Greater Lafayette Early Childhood Database - Bornlearning UWGC Funding Schools Early Childhood Database - Success by 6 ECSI, LLC Electronic Commerce Link Ethos Labs Flying Olive
Friends of Coal Gleason Reel Greater Cincinnati Stem Collaborative Hope Ridge Meats Hospice of Southwest Ohio Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Kentucky Department of Education Kentucky Education Cabinet Pilot Kentucky Laboratory Services Kentucky Occupational License Association Keys to Coping Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (LABLAW) Lifestyle Risk Calculator, LLC. Lightborne/Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Loftus/Plastic Surgery Marcum Development Mariemont Schools Master Acres Max Technical Training Mom’s Country Ham Salad NKU Center for Economic Analysis and Development NKU/ESI Ohio River STEM Institute Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Northern Kentucky Education Council Northern Kentucky Emergency Planning Committee Order of Sons of Italy of America Partnership for Innovation in Education Penn Farm Meats RCSN Sanitation District 1 School Outfitters Shephard Group Skyward NKY Solid Body Personal Training Spring Grove Cemetery Strategies to End Homelessness StreetReach Stroud Research Institute St. Elizabeth Healthcare TiER1 Transit Authority of River City United Way Worldwide Veteran Metrics, Cincinnati VA Medical Center Vitality Cincinnati W. Ron Adams WNKU
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Center for Applied Informatics
sponsors
Cisco
Dell
Fortinet
DMD Data Systems
Palo Alto Network
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
ADM
Clark Schaefer Consulting