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Innovation Department, ITS Holding Alexa Voice Challenge

11/16/2018

The Department of Innovation, in partnership with Information Technology Services, will hold an Innovative Technology Challenge aimed at skill development for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to advance Saint Louis University’s strategic plan. Skills are not required to be specific to campus life or SLU, however, they are encouraged.

Information sessions will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m., and on Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Innovation Studio in the Academic Technology Commons at Pius XII Memorial Library.

Members from the Department of Innovation, ITS, and Amazon will be available for questions and guidance.

University community members are encouraged to attend information sessions and submit proposals as individuals or teams. Proposals will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 17. The original proporal deadline was Sunday, Dec. 16.

Winners will be selected shortly after.

Projects will be submitted April 29, 2019 for final approval. Successful projects will receive a cash prize and an invitation to present their skill.

For questions or more information, contact Angela Schubert.