Seminole Innovators
Registered Student Organization (Departmental Affiliate)
Guest Speakers
Workshops
Digital Fabrication
Virtual Reality
Game Development
Projects!
Guest Speakers Workshops Digital Fabrication Virtual Reality Game Development Projects!
The Seminole Innovators organization is designed to give students the opportunity to collaborate to solve challenging problems, build unique & valuable skills, and explore the world of emerging technology!
At the core of our organization are Seminole Innovators Intro Projects (SIIPs), which are designed for students of all skill levels, with a special emphasis on being approachable for students with zero experience in a given subject area.
Areas include Programming, 3D Design/Printing, Virtual Reality, and more. As a departmental affiliate working closely in tandem with the Innovation Hub, members are able to find their home on campus and open new doors to innovation & problem-solving. Get involved with us!
FALL 2024 PROJECTS
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OurPatch aims to support the Tallahassee community to connect & act more sustainably. This will be achieved through a web application, including an interactive map and a social feed page. The map will highlight local events like trash clean-ups, invasive plant pulls, or even just birdwatching. These events can be shared by users or local organizations. Recycle points and nature areas will also be highlighted. The social side of the app will allow users to interact with their community by sharing nature finds or events they went to.
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Web Development (Frontend & Backend)
UX/UI Design
Databases
Web Scraping
Graphic Design
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Colby Jacobs
Senior in Computer Science (BA)
Minor in Innovation
Email: crj21b@fsu.edu
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ParkSense aims to revolutionize the parking experience for people with disabilities on campus. By providing important accessibility information, as well as AR navigation, we aim to significantly reduce the time and frustration associated with finding & choosing disabled parking spots at FSU. This will be achieved through a Mobile App (iOS and Android).
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App Development
UX/UI Design
Programming in JavaScript
Frameworks such as React Native
Product Research
3D Models
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Naya Chinatu
Grad student, MSIT (Masters of Science in Information Technology)
Project Management certificate
Email: ecc23e@fsu.edu
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In a special collaboration between Seminole Innovators, the FSU Innovation Hub, and the Thomasville Center for the Arts in Thomasville, GA, students are working to rehabilitate a delapidated chips/soda vending machine from the 1980s to dispense art. The machine will feature a refreshed, innovative interface and a lighter vending mechanism, enabling easy transportation and providing a memorable experience for the customer. It will live at the Thomasville Center for the Arts upon completion.
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3D Modeling & 3D Printing
Graphic Design
UX/UI Design
Basic Electronics
Client-Vendor Communication
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Professor Rob Duarte
Professor of Art, FSU College of Fine Arts
MFA Program Director
Email: rduarte@fsu.edu
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Seminole Innovators & DevLUp FSU are teaming up to create our very own 3D video game using the Godot game engine. Taking inspiration from the award-winning Mario Party franchise, Orbital Odyssey will feature minigames created entirely by student members, with the familiar tabletop feel. We hope to have this game available for free on Steam by Spring 2025.
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Game Design & Development
3D Modeling / Digital Art
Programming in GDScript, which is very similar to Python
Music for Video Games
Video Game Publishing / Marketing
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Dion Tryban
President, DevLUp @ FSU Game Development Club
Senior, Computer Science
Email: dmt22c@fsu.edu
Meet our Project Facilitators! (Fall 2024)
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Colby Jacobs
Computer Science; Spring 2025
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Enyinnaya "Naya" Chinatu
MSIT; Spring 2025
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Professor Rob Duarte
FSU Department of Art
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Dion Tryban
Computer Science; Spring 2025
Seminole Innovators Blog
See our blog below for the latest updates on our projects, events, and everything Seminole Innovators.