Innovation took center stage at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) as graduating students from the School of Information Technology and Computing (SITC) showcased their cutting-edge Senior Design Projects during the 20th Poster Presentation held on October 24, 2025, in the AUN Commencement Lobby.
The AUN Senior Design Poster Presentation serves as a semi-final platform for graduating students to display their projects to the public—particularly industry experts and academic scholars—for objective evaluation, constructive feedback, and suggestions aimed at improving their final defense.
During the event, students presented visually engaging posters that highlighted innovative projects addressing real-world challenges. These projects covered diverse areas such as education, health, and technology, including studies on the impact of power failure on students’ academic performance, a smart roommate matching system for AUN students, a hospital management system, and the application of social media marketing practices. The presentations demonstrated the students’ technical proficiency, research capability, and readiness for professional practice.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Paul Vita, commended the students for their creativity, commitment, and hard work. He stated:
“I want to use this opportunity to thank and congratulate you all for your diligence, hard work, and dedication. The community, Nigeria, Africa, and indeed the world await your solutions to numerous problems—from climate change to food insecurity—that can make a real impact.”
In his remarks, Dr. Chidi Ononiwu, Dean of SITC, expressed appreciation to academia, industry experts, faculty, staff, and students who participated in evaluating the projects. He emphasized that the essence of the event was to provide constructive evaluation and suggestions for improving students’ work before their final defense.
Each presentation offered students valuable opportunities to engage with faculty, peers, and professionals, receiving useful insights to refine their projects further. The event also reinforced AUN’s strong commitment to experiential learning and applied industry practices.
The 20th edition of the SITC Senior Design Poster Presentation once again demonstrated AUN’s mission to nurture graduates who combine academic excellence with innovative thinking to solve real-world problems.