Congratulations! College of Foreign Languages iLink-B Project: "AI in Progress" Wins Second Place and Honorable Mention in Cross-Disciplinary Capstone Project Competition!

The Northern Regional Center Cross-Disciplinary Capstone Project Competition (Phase I) was held on May 25, 2024, at Shih Chien University. Centered on the theme "Integrating Generative AI and Creative Thinking Tools into Small-Scale Cross-Disciplinary Entrepreneurship," the College of Foreign Languages iLink-B Project: "AI in Progress" sent two teams to compete, ultimately securing Second Place and an Honorable Mention. 

This competition aligns with the goals of the Ministry of Education's  "Linkage Program for Humanistic and Social Science Disciplines with Industry Practice (iLink)." It aims to cultivate students in the humanities and social sciences who can actively analyze issues, collaborate across professional backgrounds through creative thinking, and utilize technology and business models to solve complex real-world problems.

▲Wrdtoo Team Members: Yang Fu-Yong (BPIS), Chen Zhen-Yu (Japanese), Wang Jing-Mei (English, Evening Division), Lin Shu-Yu (Journalism and Communication), Cai Yu-Xing (Journalism and Communication), Wang Shu-An (Business Administration).

The first team, "Wrdtoo," developed an AI-driven brand consultancy focused on smart translation. By integrating ChatGPT technology, the team simulated a consultancy that creates multi-language friendly environments for businesses to attract international clientele. They utilized Generative AI to enhance translation efficiency while implementing a dual-review process to correct common AI errors, ensuring professional quality. From a business perspective, the team developed customer relationship management strategies and identified key resources to ensure profitability. This project allowed students to enhance their technical expertise while growing in the field of professional business communication.

▲ Presentation and team members of "Wrdtoo: Smart Translation and Brand Consultancy.

▲ A customer persona sketch developed by the Wrdtoo project.

The second team collaborated with the College of Foreign Languages' own "Danny's Express" to promote environmental sustainability. The team focused on two areas: product development (lunchboxes) and marketing. They utilized SWOT analysis to identify business strengths and weaknesses, creating opportunities for value enhancement. Notably, the team used AI tools to calculate the carbon footprint of their meals, developing new low-carbon lunchboxes to reduce emissions through sustainable eating habits and promote global environmental awareness.

▲ Presentation of the Danny’s Express Capstone Project.

▲ Formulating a core strategy to promote environmental awareness centered on sustainability principles.

Both teams delivered exceptional performances that earned the judges' high praise: "Wrdtoo" secured Second Place, while "Danny’s Express" was recognized with an Honorable Mention. 

▲ Group photo of the "Danny’s Express" team. From left to right: Zhang Yu-Ting (Japanese), Chen Yan-Yu (Economics), Zhou Yu-Rou (Spanish), Professor Liu Fu-Rong (Advisor), Chen Yue-Yu (Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management), and Zhan Zhen-You (Mathematics).

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