The Winners of Make School’s Summer Academy Competition 2017!
300+ students designed, coded, and launched iOS Apps, Games, and VR experiences at the 2017 Summer Academy. We’re extremely proud of the creativity and skills demonstrated by each student!
Grand Prize — iOS App or Game — 8 week Summer Academy
DroneTrade by Spyridon Catechis— The first ever peer-to-peer drone rental marketplace app. Available for download on iTunes here.
Grand Prize — iOS App — 3–6 week Summer Academy
Recoup, Inc by Anika Kablan — Recoup, Inc. is designed to spread awareness and aid those who are affected by rape, abuse, and sexual assault. The core features include: the ability to call and text hotlines from within the app, locate nearby hospitals, provide information on each topic without internet access, and contact 911. Available for download on iTunes here.
Grand Prize — VR Experience — 8 week Summer Academy
Equivalent Exchange VR by Matthew Landis — Brew Potions. Kill Goblins. Defend Your Castle. Available for download here.
Collaboration Prize
Futsteps by Alikeju Adejo — If you are an organization that needs to keep track of movements then Futsteps is the perfect app for you. Available for download on iTunes here.
Social Impact Prize
U Dream by Silvia Kim — Centralized directory of resources provided by universities that serve prospective and current undocumented students.
Best Game Prize
AlienEscape by Timofey Makhlay Kapitsa— a Puzzle/Strategy game that scores the user on his speed, accuracy, and problem solving abilities. Available for download on iTunes here.
Popular Vote Prize
SelfCareApp by Jie-Yun Cheng — With Mood Buddy, you can listen to calming music from nature, exercise, write journals, and track your mood. Available for download on iTunes here.
