{"id":13300,"date":"2025-05-21T20:19:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T00:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cissandbox.bentley.edu\/sandbox\/?p=13300"},"modified":"2025-05-21T20:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T00:27:34","slug":"cis-sandbox-summit-2025-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cissandbox.bentley.edu\/sandbox\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/cis-sandbox-summit-2025-report\/","title":{"rendered":"CIS Sandbox Summit 2025 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from the 2025 CIS Sandbox Summit at Bentley University<\/span><\/p>

On April 16, 2025, Bentley University was abuzz with excitement as students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals gathered for the annual\u00a0CIS Sandbox Summit<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 an evening dedicated to showcasing student innovation in computing, analytics, and technology.<\/p>

This year\u2019s Summit featured a packed lineup of student presentations, each highlighting cutting-edge applications of data science, machine learning, and information systems. From optimizing GPA calculations in JavaScript to exploring AI\u2019s role in grading mathematical proofs, every project demonstrated the incredible talent and forward-thinking approach of Bentley\u2019s tech-savvy students.<\/p>

\ud83c\udfc6 And the Winners Are\u2026<\/h3>

Among the standout presentations,\u00a0three exceptional students<\/span>\u00a0rose to the top and were recognized as the winners of this year\u2019s Summit:<\/p>

\ud83e\udd47 Adeliya Serikkhanova (BS, Finance and Technology, \u201827)<\/h4>

Adeliya took home\u00a0first place<\/span>\u00a0with her impressive project on\u00a0neural network technologies for identifying objects in images of topological integrated circuit layers<\/span>. Her presentation blended advanced machine learning with a practical application in semiconductor analysis \u2014 a powerful example of how AI can drive innovation in engineering and design.<\/p>

\ud83e\udd48 Tuan Anh (Ben) Vu (MS Business Analytics, \u201825)<\/h4>

Ben earned\u00a0second place<\/span>\u00a0for his project,\u00a0A Machine Learning Approach to Personalized University Recommendations<\/span>. Tackling one of the most stressful decisions in a student’s life, Ben built an intelligent system to guide prospective students toward universities that align with their unique preferences, leveraging data analytics to personalize higher education.<\/p>

\ud83e\udd49 Jesus Bautista Lopez (BS Management Information Systems, \u201825)<\/h4>

In\u00a0third place<\/span>, Jesus delivered a compelling and relatable presentation titled\u00a0Locked In: Staying Productive<\/span>. His talk explored strategies for maintaining productivity in today\u2019s digitally distracted world, using both personal experience and research-backed insights \u2014 a topic that clearly resonated with attendees.<\/p>

\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2696\ufe0f Judging the Future of Tech<\/h3>

This year\u2019s judging panel included top professionals from the tech and business worlds:<\/p>

  • Brian Shield<\/span>, CTO of the Boston Red Sox<\/p><\/li>

  • Emily Kelleher<\/span>, Principal Data Engineer at Fidelity<\/p><\/li>

  • Brian Bozzuto<\/span>, Director of Agile & Process Excellence at Wolters Kluwer<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Their combined expertise helped guide the selection of the winners and offered valuable feedback to all participants.<\/p>

    \ud83d\ude4c Powered by Community<\/h3>

    In addition to the presenters and judges, the Summit was supported by a stellar team of CIS Sandbox tutors, alumni panelists, and volunteers. Special thanks to\u00a0Mrs. Joyce Fredkin<\/span>, whose generous gift continues to enhance student initiatives like the Summit.<\/p>

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    The evening wrapped up with dessert, networking, and a sense of inspiration \u2014 a celebration not just of the winners, but of the entire community that makes the CIS Sandbox a cornerstone of innovation at Bentley.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Written with help from ChatGPT<\/i><\/strong><\/p>

    Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from the 2025 CIS Sandbox Summit at Bentley University<\/strong><\/p>

    On April 16, 2025, Bentley University was abuzz with excitement as students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals gathered for the annual CIS Sandbox Summit<\/strong> \u2014 an evening dedicated to showcasing student innovation in computing, analytics, and technology.<\/p>

    This year\u2019s Summit featured a packed lineup of student presentations, each highlighting cutting-edge applications of data science, machine learning, and information systems. From optimizing GPA calculations in JavaScript to exploring AI\u2019s role in grading mathematical proofs, every project demonstrated the incredible talent and forward-thinking approach of Bentley\u2019s tech-savvy students.<\/p>

    \ud83c\udfc6 And the Winners Are\u2026<\/h3>

    Among the standout presentations, three exceptional students<\/strong> rose to the top and were recognized as the winners of this year\u2019s Summit:<\/p>

    \ud83e\udd47 Adeliya Serikkhanova (BS, Finance and Technology, \u201827)<\/h4>

    Adeliya took home first place<\/strong> with her impressive project on neural network technologies for identifying objects in images of topological integrated circuit layers<\/strong>. Her presentation blended advanced machine learning with a practical application in semiconductor analysis \u2014 a powerful example of how AI can drive innovation in engineering and design.<\/p>

    \ud83e\udd48 Tuan Anh (Ben) Vu (MS Business Analytics, \u201825)<\/h4>

    Ben earned second place<\/strong> for his project, A Machine Learning Approach to Personalized University Recommendations<\/strong>. Tackling one of the most stressful decisions in a student’s life, Ben built an intelligent system to guide prospective students toward universities that align with their unique preferences, leveraging data analytics to personalize higher education.<\/p>

    \ud83e\udd49 Jesus Bautista Lopez (BS Management Information Systems, \u201825)<\/h4>

    In third place<\/strong>, Jesus delivered a compelling and relatable presentation titled Locked In: Staying Productive<\/strong>. His talk explored strategies for maintaining productivity in today\u2019s digitally distracted world, using both personal experience and research-backed insights \u2014 a topic that clearly resonated with attendees.<\/p>

    \ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2696\ufe0f Judging the Future of Tech<\/h3>

    This year\u2019s judging panel included top professionals from the tech and business worlds:<\/p>

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      Brian Shield<\/strong>, CTO of the Boston Red Sox<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Emily Kelleher<\/strong>, Principal Data Engineer at Fidelity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Brian Bozzuto<\/strong>, Director of Agile & Process Excellence at Wolters Kluwer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>

      Their combined expertise helped guide the selection of the winners and offered valuable feedback to all participants.<\/p>

      \ud83d\ude4c Powered by Community<\/h3>

      In addition to the presenters and judges, the Summit was supported by a stellar team of CIS Sandbox tutors, alumni panelists, and volunteers. Special thanks to Mrs. Joyce Fredkin<\/strong>, whose generous gift continues to enhance student initiatives like the Summit.<\/p>

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      The evening wrapped up with dessert, networking, and a sense of inspiration \u2014 a celebration not just of the winners, but of the entire community that makes the CIS Sandbox a cornerstone of innovation at Bentley.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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