SLACA - Student Lifestyle and Academic Convenience Aid

A smart and student-centric platform that integrates community interaction and an AI-powered assistant to enhance university life.

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SLACA - Student Lifestyle and Academic Convenience Aid screenshot

Tech Stack

FastAPI
React
PostgreSQL
Python
TypeScript
Expo

Project Details

Designed and built a modular full-stack application using FastAPI for backend services and React-based frontend modules for seamless student interaction

Implemented LLM-powered chatbot enhanced with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to deliver contextual, evolving responses based on user-generated content

Developed key modules including Circle (community posts), Study (course/program explorer), Media (event updates), Vendor (student deals), and Me (profile and contribution tracking)

Integrated gamification through point-based participation rewards, enhancing student engagement within communities

Collaborated within a 5-person interdisciplinary team and received supervision from Prof. Lei Wang, achieving High Distinction for innovation and impact