Team Members: Victor Pagan, Jalen Lum, Michelle Rasavong, Sierra Jansons-Dizon
The problem: When an item goes missing on the University of Hawai’i Manoa campus, it can prove challenging to track down its whereabouts, given that each department or building maintains its own “lost and found” repository. Recognizing that lost items may stray far from their initial point of loss, establishing a centralized system for campus-wide lost and found services enhances communication and increases the chances of item recovery for students. This initiative aims to minimize losses and prevent the accumulation of unclaimed items within individual departments.
The solution: The UHM Lost and Found application offers registered students a seamless experience to reclaim their lost items. By logging in, students gain access to a comprehensive database where they can swiftly search for their belongings. Moreover, the user interface allows students to post details about their lost items on a forum, ensuring thorough coverage in case an item has not yet been turned in to a department. Department administrators possess the capability to upload found items onto a dedicated page, facilitating students in locating their missing possessions. Registered UH students may signup for access to the application to navigate the platform, identify their items, and coordinate with the respective department for retrieval.