A team of Computer Science sophomores from Lublin Academy of Concord has taken home the grand prize at "Hack4Lublin," the largest student coding competition in Eastern Poland. Their winning project, an AI-powered app optimizing public transport routes, beat over 50 other university teams.
The Winning Solution
The team, calling themselves "CodeConcord," developed an application named BusFlow. The app uses real-time GPS data and historical traffic patterns to predict bus delays with 95% accuracy and suggests alternative intermodal routes (combining buses, bikes, and walking) to commuters.
"We wanted to solve a problem we face every day," said Anna Kowalczyk, team leader. "Getting to campus during rush hour can be unpredictable. Our algorithm helps students plan their journey better."
Recognition and Prizes
The jury, composed of IT industry leaders and city officials, praised the project for its scalability and user-friendly interface. The team received a cash prize of 20,000 PLN and an invitation to implement a pilot version of their system in cooperation with the Lublin Public Transport Authority (ZTM).
Faculty Support
Dr. Marek Kowalski, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, congratulated the students: "This victory confirms that our practical approach to teaching programming pays off. We encourage our students to look beyond the code and see the social impact of their work."