Students from The College of Westchester recently showcased their innovation and technical skills at the 2nd Annual Tech Challenge hosted by Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, competing alongside graduate-level students from across the region.
The competition, organized through Clark University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, challenged participants to develop original apps and technology solutions with guidance from expert mentors. More than 25 teams presented ideas, competing for a share of $5,000 in prizes designed to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in technology.
CW was one of only two undergraduate institutions invited to participate in the competition, alongside Smith College. All other participating teams were graduate-level students, making the accomplishment especially notable for the CW students.
Representing CW were IT students Sarah Persad, Tony Alvarez, and Tyler Ross, who competed on two separate teams. Persad and Alvarez presented “Queuvo,” an app that uses location-based pins to help users identify peak traffic times at places such as gyms, allowing people to better plan their visits. Tyler Ross presented “Stockverse Pro,” an app designed to help small businesses manage inventory, pricing, and store operations more efficiently.
Both CW teams performed strongly in the highly competitive field, placing approximately 9th and 11th overall.
The students’ participation highlights CW’s commitment to providing hands-on technology and innovation experiences that prepare students for real-world careers in IT, software development, and entrepreneurship.