Unique Presentation Identifier:
O12
Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Bhaskar Ghosh
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
29-4-2025 1:00 PM
Abstract
Each year, according to planetaid.org, college students generate 640 million pounds of waste with items like clothes, furniture, books, and other belongings to avoid the hassle of moving them, contributing to unnecessary waste. Current marketplace applications are overloaded with listings, making it difficult for students to buy and sell items efficiently. For example, 250 million sellers worldwide user Facebook Marketplace. To address this, College Market offers a solution that reduces waste while facilitating seamless connections between students selling unwanted goods and those seeking affordable, local items. College Market is a secure, campus-centered application designed to address both environmental and economic challenges faces by students. It provides a platform for students to buy and sell used and handmade goods, with a special focus on supporting student entrepreneurs. The app is developed with a responsive front-end using Vue.js/ Vuetify and a secure back-end built with C#, ensuring an optimal user experience. Features include user verification to confirm participants are enrolled students, filtering tools for browsing by item type, direct messaging between buyers and sellers, and customizable user profiles. Additionally, an artificial intelligence model is integrated to provide personalized recommendations, enhancing engagement and usability. By offering a localized marketplace with features that promote sustainability and entrepreneurship, College Market provides an affordable, eco-friendly alternative for exchanging goods. Ultimately, College Market promotes sustainability, supports student entrepreneurship, and fosters campus connections, addressing environmental and economic needs through a practical, student-centered solution.
Recommended Citation
Ray, Krysta L.; Panday, Sijan; Melendez, Janniebeth; and Kent, Gavin, "College Market" (2025). ATU Student Research Symposium. 35.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2025/2025/35
Included in
College Market
Face-to-face
Each year, according to planetaid.org, college students generate 640 million pounds of waste with items like clothes, furniture, books, and other belongings to avoid the hassle of moving them, contributing to unnecessary waste. Current marketplace applications are overloaded with listings, making it difficult for students to buy and sell items efficiently. For example, 250 million sellers worldwide user Facebook Marketplace. To address this, College Market offers a solution that reduces waste while facilitating seamless connections between students selling unwanted goods and those seeking affordable, local items. College Market is a secure, campus-centered application designed to address both environmental and economic challenges faces by students. It provides a platform for students to buy and sell used and handmade goods, with a special focus on supporting student entrepreneurs. The app is developed with a responsive front-end using Vue.js/ Vuetify and a secure back-end built with C#, ensuring an optimal user experience. Features include user verification to confirm participants are enrolled students, filtering tools for browsing by item type, direct messaging between buyers and sellers, and customizable user profiles. Additionally, an artificial intelligence model is integrated to provide personalized recommendations, enhancing engagement and usability. By offering a localized marketplace with features that promote sustainability and entrepreneurship, College Market provides an affordable, eco-friendly alternative for exchanging goods. Ultimately, College Market promotes sustainability, supports student entrepreneurship, and fosters campus connections, addressing environmental and economic needs through a practical, student-centered solution.