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**See [[Disclaimer|our disclaimer]]
 
**See [[Disclaimer|our disclaimer]]
 
*Certain software tools will be developed using Bounty system
 
*Certain software tools will be developed using Bounty system
 
  
 
==An opportunity for students to develop new skills==
 
==An opportunity for students to develop new skills==
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*Communication and leadership
 
*Communication and leadership
 
*Etc.
 
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== Bottom up development has many advantages==
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*Students adapt to new technology faster than professors
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*Students are more aware of new available technology than professors
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*Students have more energy and free time than professors.
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*Direct benefit stimulates development
 
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Revision as of 08:43, 31 August 2009

Rhea's Development Model:


Model inspired by open source software development

  • Development and design rests on student volunteering efforts
  • No paid leadership positions
  • As few hired staff as possible

"For Students, By Students"

  • The main users and contributors of the site are students
  • The main benefactors of this site are students
  • Rhea developed and maintained by a team of student volunteers
  • Students invite to join the team and improve the site instead of complaining
  • Certain software tools will be developed using Bounty system

An opportunity for students to develop new skills

  • Design and problem solving skills
  • Computer programming skills
  • Communication and leadership
  • Etc.

Bottom up development has many advantages

  • Students adapt to new technology faster than professors
  • Students are more aware of new available technology than professors
  • Students have more energy and free time than professors.
  • Direct benefit stimulates development

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Alumni Liaison

Ph.D. 2007, working on developing cool imaging technologies for digital cameras, camera phones, and video surveillance cameras.

Buyue Zhang