From December 6th to 8th, the Ho Chi Minh Student Cultural House (located in the bustling urban area of VNU-HCM) played host to the final round and awarding ceremony of an exciting programming competition centered around the theme of "Applications for Mobile Devices".
The competing teams wowed the judges with their innovative and practical creations, which were primarily focused on promoting human health and wellness. Among the standout entries were a software designed to assist the visually impaired, a smart device app that analyzes health status, and ophthalmology support and diagnosis software for both students and doctors. These products showcase the impressive capabilities of modern mobile technology, and highlight the boundless possibilities for using programming skills to make a positive impact on society.
A group of students, including Nguyen Truong Vinh Thuyen and Tran Bao Phuc from the Class of 2017 Advanced Program in Computer Science, along with Phan Kim Thai from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, took home the coveted first prize in a recent programming contest. Their winning entry, an application called "Dotosave," is a cutting-edge platform that seamlessly connects voluntary organizations with volunteers and benefactors.
Tran Bao Phuc, the representative for the winning team, shared that the idea for their application, Dotosave, was inspired by a failed school recycling event. Due to a lack of support and participants, the event had to be canceled. After conducting some research, Phuc realized that this was a common problem faced by many volunteer organizations.
“Dotosave serves as a vital link between volunteers and donors, allowing users to advertise their needs and connect with others who are interested in the same cause. This innovative platform streamlines community-wide tasks and reduces the amount of time needed for coordination”, according to Phuc.
This year's Makerthon programming contest was a 48-hour competition focused on creating information technology products and applications for mobile devices running Android or iOS operating systems. The event drew a total of 92 contestants and 42 unique ideas, making it an exciting and dynamic showcase of the latest technological innovations.