Eship Studio and AI

The Eship Studio

One of the ways Harvey Mudd students and alumni make an impact is by launching companies that incorporate AI technologies to address global challenges. Guided by Eship Director and computer science professor Zach Dodds, students develop startup ideas from concept to prototype. They define a purpose, refine solutions, conduct business development research, and build web-based applications.

Past projects have included a social app to foster in-person connections, tennis match analysis software to help players improve, a campus ride-share platform that increases safety and reduces costs, a platform that increases access to pooled capital, and a wearable device for human-computer interaction. At the program’s close, students pitched their ventures to an experienced Mudd alum for feedback.