Arkansas Tech University Computing Sciences Students Engage in Senior Capstone Projects
Corley Hall, home of the Arkansas Tech University College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) computing sciences students are actively collaborating with various on-campus and off-campus partners as part of their senior capstone projects for the 2026-27 academic year.
Collaborative Partnerships
The students are engaging with a wide range of partners, including:
- ATU Office of the President
- ATU Department of Public Safety
- ATU Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
- American Legion Post No. 20
- Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
- City of Russellville Department of Sustainability and Resilience
- Emerging Hope Therapy and Wellness/The Hope Collective
- Hope Resource Center
- Main Street Russellville
- Project Hope/Saving Grace
- River Valley Town Square/Humphrey Funeral Service
- Russellville Housing Authority
Project Focus
These collaborative efforts aim to tackle various issues, including:
- Development of resource navigation websites
- Educational platforms
- Public safety inventory management
- Sustainability tracking
- Artificial intelligence-assisted exercise training
Faculty Insights
Becky Cunningham, ATU assistant professor of computer and information science and director of the computer science and information technology program, expressed her enthusiasm:
“Over the next two semesters, students will collaborate with their partners to research the problem, define requirements, design and develop a solution, test their work and ultimately present a completed system. I’m especially grateful to Dr. Robin Ghosh, who is co-teaching capstone with me, as well as Dr. Julie Mikles-Schluterman and Debra Fithen at the ATU Center for Community Engagement and Academic Outreach for their support.”
Cunningham highlighted the value of community-based projects, stating that these partnerships allow students to gain meaningful learning experiences while applying their skills to benefit others.
Future Prospects
Plans are underway for at least one of the projects to advance and compete in the 2027 Arkansas Governor’s Cup collegiate business plan contest.
Discover More
For more information about educational opportunities in computing sciences at Arkansas Tech University, visit ATU Computing Sciences.
