Bradford PA - Two students in Pitt-Bradford’s computer information
systems and technology program have won first place for Web site design in Microsoft
Corp.’s Imagine Cup 2010 contest.
Ceegan Danielson, a freshman from Lewis Run, and Melissa Lupole, a senior from
St. Marys, will split a cash prize of $2,000.
The two said they learned about the nationwide contest from Dr. Ken
Wang , assistant professor of computer information systems and technology, during the
course Introduction to Web Programming.
With a few weeks of class under their belts, the two students decided to pair up
and take on the challenge of entering the nationwide contest.
Imagine Cup is a Microsoft-sponsored student technology competition in which
students use Microsoft products to compete in a variety of categories, including Web site
design, software design, development for embedded devices, game design, digital media and
an IT challenge.
Students competing in the Web design competition had to choose one of the United
Nations’ Millennium Development Goals and design a Web site about it. Danielson and
Lupole chose “Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty.” They researched and
designed the site outside of class, primarily during their spring break from classes.
Because of their inexperience, they said some things took them longer to do while
they figured out new software or languages.
“It was definitely worth the experience,” Lupole said.
“We’re very proud of them,” Wang said. “This is a national
competition, and they won first prize. Being recognized by Microsoft is an information
technology student’s dream. This is evidence of Melissa’s and Ceegan’s
talent, creativity and motivation.”
Don Lewicki , director of information systems and associate
professor of business management, said, “As their faculty mentor, Ken Wang is to be
commended for the leadership and technical guidance he provided. He is always finding new
ways to challenge his students. This award speaks volumes about all of them and reflects
positively on the growing strength of our computer information systems and technology
program.”
Danielson is also doing Web site work for Quick Way Auto in Bradford to redesign
that company’s Web site. He is active in the Pitt-Bradford Outdoor Club and works at
McDonald’s. He is the son of Lorie Henning.
Lupole works in the office of Computers, Telecommunications and Media Services on
campus and is the daughter of Daniel and Diane Lupole.
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