Inspiration and Examples

Modo Labs sponsored their first Appathon (Ideathon) in 2016. This first-of-its-kind competition challenged students to create innovative mobile apps that would enhance campus life at their college or university. The Modo platform was developed so that anyone, even those with no coding or technical skills, can create awesome mobile apps—in this case, students from across the university. The overall winner of the national competition and the $10,000 prize was Team Appid Fire, from Harvard University, for their app Bliss.

Top individual University winners:

University: HARVARD UNIVERSITY
App Name: Bliss

Bliss is an app focused on connecting students to mental health resources and destigmatizing mental health issues. The app allows you to explore mental health resources by concern, send inspirational messages to friends, and learn how to become more involved on campus.

Learn more about bliss:

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University: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
App Name: GWorld

GWorld shows students all of the locations on campus and nearby where they can use their GWorld payment card. Many students were unaware of the number of places their card was accepted, especially for off-campus food options. This app not only lists accepting locations, but shows students show to navigate there as well.

Learn more about GWorld:

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University: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
App Name: NutritioNOLE

NutritioNOLE gives students access to healthy resources on campus. It includes information like healthier food options and where to find them, the gym schedule, suggestions for daily workouts, and ways to connect with health-oriented communities on campus.

University: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
App Name: Mary’s View

Mary’s View gives students an in-depth look at all of the many events and activities taking place around campus. Students can use a map to browse events by location, marked by red pins, as well as browse events by category such as Athletic Events or Community Service events.

Learn more about Mary’s View:

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University: ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
App Name: ASU Fit

ASU Fit encourages students to get moving. The app lists gym locations and hours, group class schedules, and information about intramural activities. The app also includes a gym buddy matchmaker where you can enter your gender, workout intensity, type of workout you’d like to meet up for, and days that you’re available.

Learn more about ASU Fit:

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