2018 PROJECT SHOWCASE

Each year, students at Neumont College of Computer Science gather at the end of the winter quarter to demonstrate the projects they've developed in the last 10 weeks in a friendly competition. In 2018, students competed in gaming, non-gaming, Capstone, and Enterprise Project categories.

During Project Showcase, current students, alums, staff, faculty, and visitors, play games, test tools, try new websites, and see demonstrations of student-made software development projects at work. Each project was completed in the 10 weeks of the current quarter either as part of regular course work or as students worked on their own. Students may compete individually or in small teams, depending on the scope of the project. 

Highlights from this years Project Showcase included a stellar showing in the non-gaming category. 

• The overall audience favorite went to a first-year student team for their tool "The DnD Cartographer." This remarkable product allows players to better track their maps and character sheets for "Dungeons & Dragons."

• The winner of the non-gaming category was a small team for their tool "Foodie's Formula."

• The runner up created "Spine Express." This tool allows developers to more quickly and easily work with the JS library. 

Other remarkable projects included an augmented reality mobile app for astronomy, a tool for converting black and white film to color using artificial intelligence, and a tool to connect writers and publishers.

Students with the most impressive projects are invited to demonstrate their work just a few weeks later at FReX on April 6, 2018 so future students and their families can see project-based learning in action before tackling their own engineering project. Project Showcase Prime is just one of several awesome activities that take place during our Accepted Student Weekend. If you're thinking about attending Neumont this fall, register right away at accepted.neumont.edu for this incredible event. 

Ready to find out if project-based learning is right for you? Complete your Application for Admission now at www.neumont.edu/apply. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT INVITATIONAL 2018

Computer science student Ben Goff combined his passion for music with his tech skills to create "Ivory." The self-taught pianist used his software development skills to help other people learn how to play his favorite musical instrument. "Ivory" is an application that allows anyone with an electronic keyboard to upload MIDI files via USB or Bluetooth. Users can then learn their favorite songs with an easy to follow key-for-key user interface. Ben's project won the Industry Partner Choice Award at Neumont's 2018 Capstone Project Invitational. Watch the video for more details about this passion project.

Capstone Projects are just one way Neumont students get the hands-on, project-based experience required to help them land great jobs after graduation. Students begin learning cutting-edge technologies from their first day and continue to learn software development by creating projects from beginning to end.  

For real-world, projects-based, hands-on experience with relevant technologies, attend FReX. This Accepted Student Weekend event will help you better understand life as a Neumont student. You'll be asked to participate in a fun engineering challenge and receive some new hardware to try out software development on your own. 

You and your parent(s)/guardian(s) are encouraged to visit Neumont and Salt Lake City from Friday to Saturday on April 6-7 where you'll get answers to all your questions with presentations and casual receptions with current students, alums, staff, and faculty as you tour our campus, student housing, and city.

Ready to find out if Neumont is right for you? Register to visit during FReX on the Accepted Student Portal or complete your Application for Admission before Monday, March 26 to receive your admission decision and FReX invitation. 

THEORY, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

PURE COMPUTER SCIENCE

Tech is our singular focus. We offer five bachelor's degrees in computer science, information systems, software and game development, technology management, and web design and development. Each of these degrees better prepare our students for the realities of the tech industry by combining theory with hands-on projects. 

REAL PROJECTS, CLIENTS, AND EXPERIENCE

When we say our curriculum is real-world, we mean it. Our curriculum is developed with input from our industry partners to ensure students are working on meaningful software development projects from day one to better help them hone their creative, analytical, and collaborative skills. Enterprise Projects are what truly set Neumont students apart. For up to three, 10-week quarters, students work in a team creating a tech solution for a company. Companies like Workfront, Pluralsight, and Thing Big have partnered with Neumont over the years to develop software, quality assurance, and information systems projects that help their company accomplish more. Students also complete small, team-based projects and Capstone Projects on their own to show they're ready to tackle the challenges of the tech industry. 

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN 3 YEARS

Our students graduate in only three years by attending classes year-round. Our compressed curriculum means students work in sprints (just like devs in the tech industry) to master skills quickly and sequentially so they graduate with knowledge, experience, and confidence. Instructors focus on teaching students how to learn on their own so they can continue to master skills and technologies in the quickly evolving industry. Students get in, get out, and get coding. No wasted time. 

COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTIMIZED

Our focus on computer science is in high demand. There are 8 times more computing jobs available than there are CS graduates to fill them. That helps CS graduates earn an average starting salary of $65,000 a year and estimated lifetime earnings of $1.5 million. Employers that have hired our graduates include Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Blizzard Entertainment, and Amazon, just to name a few. 

If you'd like to see project-based learning in action, drop by Project Showcase on Friday, March 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 143 South Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students will demonstrate their project work as they compete for prizes. 

If you're ready to start learning to code by coding, complete your Application for Admission before the Late Admission Deadline on Monday, March 29 to receive notification by Tuesday, April 10. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Office of Admissions at 888-638-6668 or admissions@neumont.edu. 

TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND FREX

FReX, Neumont’s Freshman Experience weekend for Accepted Students, is slated for March 8-9, 2019, or April 19-20, 2019. FReX is your opportunity to take a test drive of the campus, meet current and future students, and learn more about our five bachelor’s degree programs. Here are the top 10 reasons you should attend FReX this year:

1. FReX IS FOR FRESHMAN  

   You’ll get to meet and mingle with your future classmates long before school even starts. This is a great way to connect with friends you’ve made on our Discord server and maybe find that perfect roommate.

2. SEE WHAT SLC HAS TO OFFER

   Neumont’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Everything a new student needs to survive at college is close by: restaurants, shopping, museums, movie theaters, and concert venues surround the campus. While you’re visiting, you can explore most of these using Utah’s light rail system, TRAX.

3. CHECK OUT THE ACTION

   We pride ourselves on our hands-on, project-based learning; now you can see it up close and personal. During your visit current students will demo their project work and see what our students get to create every day.

4. GET TO KNOW CURRENT STUDENTS

   Current Neumont students in their natural habitats are an awe-inspiring sight. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet Student Ambassadors and get their questions answered.

5. GAME TIME

   Friday night at FReX is a highlight for many future neubies. The Student Social brings together all things game – everything from console, to table-top, to RPGs. We provide the food and drinks to keep things rolling, you provide the nimble thumbs and wrists (did we mention billiards and ping pong?).

6. NO CRYSTAL BALL NEEDED

   “What’s Neumont really like?” “Will I like it there?” “Is Salt Lake really a decent city?” “Will I meet anybody I’ll like?” FReX is all about getting your questions answered. You can speak to key members of faculty and staff while you’re here, too. Ask them anything! We want to be sure you leave with all the information you need to make the best decision for you.

7. COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL*

   We think you’ll like Neumont so much, we’re willing to give you a place to crash during your visit. We offer our accepted students who are traveling more than 50 miles to attend FReX and their parent(s), guardian(s), or spouse a complimentary room for up to two nights.

8. CHECK OUT THE NEW DIGS

   Take a tour of one of our student apartments, meet the Resident Advisors, and ask our Student Affairs team any questions you might have. This is a great way to start planning for what you need to bring (like that top-end espresso machine!).

9. EXPLORE OUR HISTORIC BUILDING

   Neumont is housed in a historic, 12-story building that was renovated to meet the needs of our high-tech, modern-learning community. This site used to be a Pony Express stop! And you can still see the original 1924 boilers for the building down in the basement.

10. NEUMONT IS AN EXPERIENCE

    Unless you visit, how will you know? We take tremendous pride in our students, our alumni, our faculty, and our staff. We offer an experience that no other school can match. Come and see for yourself!

If you haven’t received your admission decision yet, submit your Application for Admission. If you’re already accepted, register for FReX through the Accepted Student Portal. And be sure to join in the fun on the Neumont 2022 Discord Channel. Your newest friends are waiting there to meet you!

*Only students who have been accepted to start classes in the fall 2019 and live more than 50 miles from campus may qualify for this offer. Offer includes a one-room, two-night stay at an area hotel of Neumont’s choosing.

2017 FALL CAREER WEEK

Each quarter, Neumont students and alumni are invited to participate in Career Week events designed to help them network and land great jobs at tech companies. This quarter is no exception. 

Tech Talks will take place three days this week with a different company presenting each day. The brief presentations include lunch. At the end of the Tech Talk, you'll have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a gift card. Lunch and seating is provided on a first-come, first served basis. Participating companies this quarter include:

• RightsLine: A fast-paced company focused on helping businesses manage their assets, inventory, and legal considerations. 

• Scentsy: A fragrance company providing candles, perfumes, lotions, and more.

• Axxess: A home health care software company. 

A Career Fair will also be held on Thursday, November 16, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in The Commons. Students are encourage to arrive on time, in their best professional dress with updated resumes available. Companies looking to hire tech superstars over the next year will be attending this event. 

PROJECT SHOWCASE WINNERS

Neumont College of Computer Science is pleased to announce the winners of the most recent Project Showcase held Friday, September 1, 2017.

"Project Showcase is a microcosm of what we do at Neumont," says Neumont College of Computer Science President Shaun McAlmont. "The event highlights students' tech creations and provides a look at the ingenuity coming from our students who are ultimately the STEM-leaders of the future."

"Gemetary" by Justin Furtado took home the Audience Choice Award, for his infinite-maze game set in a cemetery of gems, where players are tasked with collecting as many treasures as possible while avoiding spiders, skeletons and exploding tombstones.

Additional award winners included "Lost Light," the runner-up in the gaming category by Kyle St. Amant, and winner Shawn McCuistion for "System Failure." "Lost Light" challenges players to scavenge for better equipment to survive in a mysterious world. "System Failure" is a 3D first-person shooter where a player must navigate randomly populated rooms to survive.

The non-gaming category ended in a tie between "Wine & Dine" by Sophie Wargo and "Hearth" by Mary Schultz, Ben Goff and Ryan Stead. 

"Wine & Dine" is a web application that takes in a user's food preferences, then generates a meal to cook (complete with ingredients and recipe). It also suggests a wine to pair with the meal based on flavors. "Hearth" is a recipe-sharing application across web and Android platforms, where users can create, share, review, save and store their favorite recipes.

Neumont College of Computer Science focuses on being the leader in computer science education. At its Salt Lake Citycampus, Neumont offers bachelor's degrees in software and game development, computer information systems, technology management, and web design and development.

For more information about Project Showcase and Neumont College of Computer Science, visit www.neumont.edu.

NEUMONT FRESHMAN LAPTOP: DELL PRECISION 5520

Each year, Neumont College of Computer Science freshman receive a new laptop to use throughout their education. (And yes, it's yours to keep after graduation.) 

For the fall of 2017, Neumont's newest cohort will receive the Dell Precision 5520. This laptop is designed for working professionals and is portable, beautiful, and sturdy. Here are the specs on this machine:

• Processor Intel Core i7-7820HQ (Quad Core 2.90GHz, 3.90GHz Turbo, 8MB 45W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)

• Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Graphics Card Nvidia Quadro M1200 w/4GB GDDR5

• Display 15.6" UltraSharp™ UHD IGZO (3840x2160) Touch Wide View LED-backlit

• Memory 32GB, DDR4-2400MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMMS

• Hard Drive M.2 PCIe 512GB SSD Class 50 

• Wireless Intel WiFi Link 8265 Card (802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2), 2x2

• Primary Battery 6-cell (97Wh) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge

• Optimizer Dell Precision Optimizer

Incoming freshmen will pick up their laptops at Freshman Orientation Kickoff on Friday, September 23 in downtown Salt Lake City. We'll see you there!

ENTERPRISE PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS

Each quarter, students in all five bachelor's degree programs at Neumont enroll in Enterprise Projects. These courses provide students with the opportunity to complete a project for a client company. The companies change every quarter with some companies providing multiple projects over time for students to hone their skills while other companies are looking to complete a single project and move on. 

For the summer of 2017, Neumont has eight Enterprise Projects with some great Industry Partners summarized below:

presents his Enterprise Project at Project Showcase. 

• DealerTrack: Summit Launcher is a DealerTrack project where students with knowledge of AngularJS, .NET Core, RESTful web services, and Amazon Web Services are building an internal tool for the integrated automotive dealership tech company. 

• Graduation Alliance: Students using Microsoft, .NET MVC5, MS SQL Server, and third-party frameworks like AngularJS, RabbitMQ, Redis, SignalR, and Webpack will create and test a content management system and modules for applications within "Voyager" (an online platform for career planning and education). Graduation Alliance offers online learning to help more students graduate from high school. 

• IGT: Using Unity, C#, MS Office Extensions, IGT Game SDK, and IGT Game Projects, game development students are creating a tool that allows engineers to drop a game rules document into Unity creating new game objects for every rule described. IGT creates lotteries, machine games, and social games. 

• PriorityDispatch: Students on this project are developing an event management application that will assist the company in planning professional conferences. The app is being built in ASP.NET MVC with Entity framework. 

• RizePoint: Students are continuing work to implement two Microsoft WSUS servers in separate environments. The students on this team are required to work on different projects across the company including a design update on the RizePoint app, developing automation tools for engineering, moving RizePoint to the cloud, and modernizing the back-end of their system. RizePoint offers quality management software. 

• Willis Towers Watson: The company is offering two different projects this quarter with one student team focusing on documentation of existing processes. They'll also create MS SQL systems and testing current systems. The second student team will work to document audits and client requirements. Willis Towers Watson offers management solutions to companies. 

• Tribal-D: The student team on this project is developing a mobile app for both iOS and Android that gathers data on remote offline devices syncing them to an existing database. A REST API will also be developed to connect with the mobile app. The app will allow users to collect notes as they work on cases. Students are expected to use C#, JavaScript, PhoneGap, Sencha Touch, MVC, Rest API, and more. Tribal-D and Tribe Vue provide Native American tribal leaders with technology and resources needed to help support their communities. 

• Voonami: Actually due to non-disclosure agreements, we can only tell you we have a project with them. Voonami provides data centers for companies to outsource their information systems infrastructure to. 

Through Enterprise Projects, students gain real-world, meaningful experience before they graduate. Students use the projects to establish a strong resume and the experience to shape their classroom knowledge into professional experience. All of this helps our students graduate ready to launch their careers in the tech industry. 

Can't wait to get real-world experience before you graduate with a bachelor's degree? Students accepted to the Class of 2020 must complete all of their financial aid steps by July 17, 2017. Check your status on the Accepted Student Portal to see what steps you have left. Students interested in attending Neumont in the fall of 2018, can start their Application for Admission now. 

Interested in participating in Enterprise Projects to see how our students fit into your company? Contact Neumont Director of Corporate Relations Britta Nelson to see what our students can do for you. 

THE KEY TO SUCCESS FOR NEUMONT ALUMNI

It's no secret, we're proud of our alumni and their successes. From the grads who go on to high profile jobs at companies like Amazon, Tesla, and Google, to the grads who develop their own games, and the grads who start their own companies, we love hearing about our graduates successful careers in technology. A degree from Neumont will help you launch your career in tech.

The success of our graduates is one of the most important things to us. That's why we provide a project-based curriculum focused on giving you the real-world experience you need to launch your career in technology. 

After all, what good is a college education if it doesn't start your career? College is one of the most substantial investments you'll ever make in time and money--we think it should pay off for years to come. To help you see a strong return on investment, you'll take career development courses and classes designed with input from industry partners like Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM. 

You'll have the technical foundation and teamwork skills needed to take you from college grad to successful professional. Since 2013, 77% of Neumont University graduates accepted a job offer before they even graduated.* Join the tech elite, and enjoy results like these. 

To secure your place among the tech elite at Neumont, complete your Enrollment Agreement on the Accepted Student Portal by May 8, 2017. 

Not yet accepted to start classes this fall? Complete your Application for Admission along with application fee or fee waiver, transcripts, and test scores as soon as possible at www.neumont.edu/apply. 

*Employment statistic is calculated using data from the 232 Neumont University graduates from 2013 through 2015. Of those graduates, 179 gained employment in their field of study before graduation. Neumont verifies employment and date of employment offer by employers in writing. Neumont does not guarantee employment for future graduates.

NEUMONT'S TOP FIVE ADVANTAGES

Neumont University is the premiere choice for students who want to launch a successful career in technology. Below are just a few reasons why students choose Neumont. 

Stellar results
97% of Neumont graduates are employed in their field within six months of graduation. And the average starting salary for those graduates is $63,000 a year. (For complete disclaimers regarding employment and compensation for our graduates, go here.) When you graduate with a bachelor's degree in the computer sciences from Neumont, you'll have the credentials and the experience needed to launch your career. Companies like Google, Microsoft, eBay, Yahoo, Nike, Blizzard Entertainment, HP, 343 Industries, and Amazon have hired our grads. 

Just like you
Neumont students are dedicated, driven tech-geeks. We are tech-obsessed. You could go from a class on object-oriented program to a lab in Java to a Magic the Gathering club in one afternoon on campus. It's just another day at Neumont. 

Computer science focus
We're all about computer science. From our degree programs to our general education courses, you'll always learn more about technology. Of course, the faculty are into the latest tech. And so are the staff. Everyone at our up-to-date campus agrees tech is the best. That's why, you'll find plenty of outlets, high-speed internet, and enterprise-grade wireless. That's not to mention the IS Server Lab, Gaming Bunker, and rooms dedicated to Enterprise Projects. 

Project-based  learning
Speaking of projects, students learn in a hands-on environment from day one. You'll learn to code by developing projects from the ground up. These real-world projects with clients will give you the experience you need to put together an impressive portfolio before you graduate. Through the Enterprise Project courses, Neumont has run 418 projects with 94 different companies all across the country. 

Earn your degree faster
You can earn your bachelor's degree in only three years by attending classes year-round. Our quarter-based, sprint system means you earn the credits required for graduation before your peers. You'll get a short break between each quarter, but there aren't any long summers to waste flipping burgers. 

Are you ready to earn your degree faster, get the experience you need, and learn industry best practices? Apply now at www.neumont.edu/apply. Classes start this fall!

A MESSAGE FROM NEUMONT'S PRESIDENT

As we prepare to open our campus and classroom this weekend to prospective students and their families, I wanted to take a moment and address the unique situation Neumont University is in with changes and opportunities both inside and outside our campus. 

I want to note a few of the many accomplishments we should be celebrating. Our student outcomes continue to impress. With offers coming in from across the country, many of our upcoming graduates have already signed offers with companies from Google to Hewlett-Packard to Axxess and more. Six of our Enterprise Partners have also extended offers to students, illustrating the value of Neumont’s formula for career-ready graduates.

Our faculty is key to preparing our students for success after graduation. I wish to congratulate Aaron Reed, chief operating and academic officer, on receiving his doctorate this past fall. I'm also delighted to welcome Kellie Thompson to Neumont. She is the first female chair of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree and joins the faculty with more than two decades of experience and teaching in the computer science field. I would also like to welcome Dr. Kevin Erickson who is currently teaching Decision Support Systems and Server Administration I & II. He has worked in the IT industry for the past 17 years and holds a Ph.D. in cyber security. Additionally, please welcome Jason Hammon who graduated and worked at Harvard University before completing a computer science teaching fellowship at Google. He now joins the Neumont team where he will develop online courses to help increase our offerings. 

Even with all this to celebrate, there is uncertainty. Changes in our country’s leadership have also meant changes to the administration at the Department of Education.
 
As I mentioned last fall, our current accreditor (ACICS) can no longer accredit institutions of higher education. However, because of Neumont's good standing, the Department of Education has granted the university temporary accreditation while the institution transitions to a new accreditor. ACICS’ status is currently working its way through the court system and what seemed to be a “final decision” may not be so final. Their future is uncertain. 

The good news in all this is that Neumont is officially considered “in process” with a new accreditor (as defined by the Department of Education). Staff and faculty are now at the critical stage of submitting a self-evaluation report.
 
The accreditation process notwithstanding, we remain laser-focused on student performance and outcomes; employer needs; and industry-proven curriculum.

I hope you will join me this weekend in welcoming new faces and families to see the best of Neumont. 

I CHOSE NEUMONT

Neumont is a big choice with even bigger results. And we want to highlight the individuals who choose to join the Neumont community. The students, alumni, staff, faculty, and parents who make up our small community both online and in-person. We know choosing the right college can be daunting, but every year we're honored with new students and their families who choose us. 

We've heard some amazing stories, like Communications Instructor Jeremiah Harrison who's father pushed him to finish his master's degree. And now he teaches our students here helping them to change their lives and create a better future. 

And Computer Science Instructor Josh Krebs who graduated from Neumont, worked in the tech industry, and returned to the college to teach because he helping students learn and grow is one of the most rewarding experiences of his life. 

We also heard from Interim Computer Science Instruct Matt Warner who came to Neumont five years ago after more than 10 years in the industry. He says, "I see the classroom as a conversation between myself and whoever else is in the classroom. Education is a path that we walk together." He enjoys helping students understand technology and seeing them use their knowledge, skills, and experience to transform their lives. 

We've been delighted, humbled, awed, and amused by the stories coming in across social media as students, alumni, and parents share why they chose Neumont. We hope to continue to see your stories online and hear them in person. Thank you for being a part of what makes the Neumont community a special place. 

2017 CAPSTONE PROJECT INVITATIONAL WINNERS

Neumont University, a university offering bachelor’s degrees in computer science and related fields, congratulates Tyler Berry and Kyle Kacprzynski as the winners of the university’s Capstone Project Invitational held on Friday, January 13 at the Salt Lake City Public Library in downtown. The two winners were chosen from five finalists out of more than 40 projects. 

The Industry Award went to Kyle Kacprzynski (Cleveland, Ohio) who created “Mydi MIDI”— a live sheet music composer application that can utilize a computer keyboard and speakers or a USB-enabled MIDI keyboard. Kacprzynski will graduate from Neumont this spring with a bachelor’s degree in web design and development.

Tyler Berry (Colorado Springs, Colo.) took home the Alumni Choice Award for “NU Code”— a competitive coding challenge website (think “Code Wars”) which compiles and executes code remotely. Berry will graduate from Neumont in March 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He plans to start his tech career as a software engineer at Google in September. 

“Capstone is a senior project on steroids,” said Dr. Aaron Reed, chief operating and academic officer, “and perhaps the most intense and rewarding individual component of Neumont’s curriculum.”

In capstone projects, students imagine and develop a project from the ground up in 10 weeks on their own. By completing their capstone project, students prove they are ready to begin the pinnacle of Neumont’s project-based experience: Enterprise projects where teams of students work with industry-leading companies on enterprise-level projects. 

“Our Capstone Project Invitational is an opportunity to showcase the best-of-the-best of our students’ creative and problem-solving acumen,” President Shaun McAlmont explained. 

According to McAlmont, “This endeavor to create, build and fully execute at this level of competency is a fundamental piece of Neumont’s project-based learning curriculum and why Neumont graduates have the successful outcomes they do year after year.” He said referring to the 97 percent of Neumont graduates are employed in the field of computer science within six months of graduation with an average starting salary of $63,000.

Neumont offers Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science and related disciplines in three years. Neumont was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2003 to fill the growing national demand for industry-ready technology professionals by offering an accelerated degree that immerses students in a rigorous, project-based curriculum.

INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

Neumont University Computer Science Instructor Matt Warner tackles the question of what is computer science with a succinct answer. "Computer science is using software to solve problems for people."

In a brief introductory video, he explains that software development is writing a list of instructions for a computer to understand. The example he uses to describe this process is the classic game, Tic Tac Toe.

He challenges incoming freshman who are new to computer science and Neumont University to write (yes, really) in plain English a set of instructions that a person can use to always win Tic Tac Toe. If you've dabbled in programming, he suggests writing a set of instructions for the game Four In A Row. He also suggests testing the instructions by asking someone else to play the game with following what you've written exactly. 

Students attending Freshman Orientation in September will be asked to complete a similar task as they learn more about what it means to be a Neumont University student. 

In the Class of 2019? RSVP for Freshman Orientation. 

2016 PROJECT SHOWCASE WINNERS

Another successful Project Showcase is in the books! Every two quarter, Neumont University presents an event for students to show off what they've been working on in a friendly competition. This time, students competed in Gaming, Capstone, and Enterprise Project categories. Staff, faculty, alumni, friends, family, and classmates voted for their favorite projects. The winners are highlighted below. 

Students Joshua Stephens, Shawn McCuistion, and Denver Boyer won runner-up in the gaming category for Rogue Bot. They describe the game as "a top-down rogue-like shooter featuring gun and weapons. You play as a rebellious robot who explores randomly generated environments while shooting down hordes of alien robots." 

The winners of the gaming category create a game without a title. The working title was developed by Morgan McClure, Joshua Kauer, and Thadius Novak. They describe the game as a top-down, third-person dungeon crawler where player choose between to different play styles to see how far they can get.

Jacob Ouellete was name the runner-up in the Capstone Project category for his project, DA.I. Trader. The website allows users to smartly invest in the stock market without requiring previous knowledge on the part of a user. The neural network analyzes past sock market data to make predictions for the future. 

For his coding problem website, NU Code, Tyler Berry was named best Capstone Project. H developed the website specifically for Neumont University students and faculty to use to host coding competitions and to submit and solve problems. You can check out the site here. 

For their Enterprise Project with IGT, Neumont University students developed applications for Amazon Echo. The winning team included Edward Latina, Scott Fries, Vincent Malmrose, and Adam Nogowski. 

Rachel Strasdin and Emerson Roberts developed a tool for every faculty member at Neumont University to use to store the records of how classes were taught. This historical data is referred to as The Vault. It is provided to all future instructors. The Vault holds information such as course objectives, course assignments and assessments, and details on how each objective was taught and whether or not it was successful. 

An Enterprise Project, DubWars was named the favorite of faculty and staff. The Enterprise Project team of Emerson Shaffer and Jacob Meyers developed a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with dubstep and electronic music with Mura Interactive. The weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments to test survival skills. The game is available for purchase on Steam. 

Web design and development student, Kyle Kacprzynski created Mydi MIDI to help pianists compose in real-time. The browser-based app listens to a MIDI keyboard and constructs sheet music from the composition in real-time on an HTML5 Canvas. It also supports editing, metronome, audio playback, and an option to export. The app also has a mobile component for users who can't connect a computer to their piano. The project is available now at www.mydimidi.com. 

Congratulations to all of our presenters on a job well done! 

If you didn't make it to Project Showcase and would like to get an idea of what the event is like, we suggest checking out our live stream.