Zags Victory Monogram

A Zag’s desk décor may soon include a special item that lights up for a big game or a major accomplishment on campus, wherever that alumni or fan is in the world. A cross-disciplinary team of students starts work this summer on the “Zags Victory Monogram,” a desktop prototype that notifies wi-fi users of University milestones in real-time.

Working at the intersection of 3-D modeling and market strategy, the project unites the School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) and the School of Business Administration (SBA).

A Connected Future

Phase one of this interdisciplinary project is made possible with funding from The Boeing Company. This phase is focused on a desktop prototype that will be 3-D printed by the students and will:

  • Integrate lighting and Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Connect to a custom mobile app.
  • Receive push notifications when the Zags achieve major athletic or academic milestones.

Research Team, Summer 2026

Carpenter

Nate Carpenter

Mechanical Engineering

Hess

Orion Hess

Computer Science

Valenzuela

Adrian Valenzuela

Electrical Engineering

Williams

Alexa Williams

Computer Science

Marc Baumgardner

Marc Baumgardner, Ph.D.

Chair & Professor, Mechanical Engineering

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Dr. Baumgardner joined the faculty in the fall of 2015. He received dual B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of West Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively in 2005. After his undergraduate studies...

Sprint

Gina Sprint, Ph.D.

Data Science Program Director & Associate Professor, Computer Science