Advisor Information
Sachin Pawaskar
Location
Criss Library
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
1-3-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
1-3-2019 10:15 AM
Abstract
As early as 10 years of age, girls begin to become more sedentary, their activity levels drop as much as 83 percent as they transition through adolescence. By age 14, only 1 in 10 girls are doing enough physical activity to benefit their health, compared with roughly twice the number of boys of the same age. The mission of FITGirl, Inc. is to empower young girls as they develop and mature by demonstrating positive lifestyle choices; physical, mental, relational and nutritional. The Spring 2019 (Section 1) MIS Capstone class is working with FITGirl, Inc. to enhance the EmpowerU web application - a mobile friendly website that helps girls complete a 12-week EmpowerU program. The MIS Capstone class has partnered with the community and students from RM Marrs Middle School on a beta launch which began in February. This endeavor with FITGirl, Inc. focuses on what is already inside a young girl and help her learn how to tap into her own skills and abilities to shine.
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Utilizing Technology to Empower Girls
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As early as 10 years of age, girls begin to become more sedentary, their activity levels drop as much as 83 percent as they transition through adolescence. By age 14, only 1 in 10 girls are doing enough physical activity to benefit their health, compared with roughly twice the number of boys of the same age. The mission of FITGirl, Inc. is to empower young girls as they develop and mature by demonstrating positive lifestyle choices; physical, mental, relational and nutritional. The Spring 2019 (Section 1) MIS Capstone class is working with FITGirl, Inc. to enhance the EmpowerU web application - a mobile friendly website that helps girls complete a 12-week EmpowerU program. The MIS Capstone class has partnered with the community and students from RM Marrs Middle School on a beta launch which began in February. This endeavor with FITGirl, Inc. focuses on what is already inside a young girl and help her learn how to tap into her own skills and abilities to shine.