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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATION \u2014 EST. 2013<\/p>\n\n

Where Students Build Real Technology<\/h1>\n\n

NEXIS brings together five specialized teams \u2014 spanning Data Science, AI, 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, and IoT \u2014 to take projects from concept to working prototype. We connect students with hands-on engineering experience and industry partners who care about what gets built.<\/p>\n\n\n \n
\n Join NEXIS<\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n View Projects<\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n
\n 130+<\/span>
\n Active Members<\/span>\n <\/td>\n 		\n 5<\/span>
\n Specialized Teams<\/span>\n <\/td>\n 		\n 12.5k<\/span>
\n Project Funding<\/span>\n <\/td>\n 		\n 2013<\/span>
\n Established<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

OUR TEAMS<\/p>\n \n

Five Teams. One Lab.<\/h2>\n \n

Each team operates independently on its own projects, but shares resources, mentorship, and access to industry partners through NEXIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \"Artificial\n
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Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n

Neural networks, NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement systems.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \"Data\n
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Data Science<\/h3>\n

Statistical modeling, visualization, and integration of complex datasets.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \"Internet\n
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Internet of Things<\/h3>\n

Sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud platforms for smart devices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \"3D\n
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3D Printing<\/h3>\n

Additive manufacturing, CAD modeling, and physical prototyping.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \"Virtual\n
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Virtual Reality<\/h3>\n

Immersive experiences and simulations using Unity, Unreal, and XR platforms.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

FEATURED WORK<\/p>\n\n

Projects in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n \n\n \n
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\n \"3D\n
\n Artificial Intelligence<\/span>\n

Predicting Mental Health States Through NLP<\/h3>\n

Built a classification model to detect mental health conditions from text using NLP techniques including sentiment embeddings and data augmentation. Developed NeuroBuddy, a companion app for accessible mental health screening.<\/p>\n

\n Python<\/span>\n NLP<\/span>\n BERT<\/span>\n Scikit-learn<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n \n

\n
\n \"AI\n
\n Artificial Intelligence<\/span>\n

NEXIS Twins \u2014 AI Content Creators<\/h3>\n

Created Neo and Nora, two AI-generated characters who break down AI concepts through social media and easily digestible content mediums. They serve as Every asset including character design, animation, voice, and visuals, are fully AI-generated.<\/p>\n

\n OpenAI<\/span>\n ReadyPlayer<\/span>\n Stable Diffusion<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n \n

\n
\n \"Data\n
\n Data Science<\/span>\n

School Rankings, Crime & Housing Prices<\/h3>\n

Analyzed relationships between housing prices, crime rates, and school performance across Houston zip codes. Used gradient boosted regression to predict school rankings from neighborhood data.<\/p>\n

\n Python<\/span>\n Pandas<\/span>\n Scikit-learn<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n\n <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n

\n All Projects →<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LEADERSHIP<\/p>\n\n

Meet the Team<\/h2>\n\n\n \n
\n \"Nick\n
Nick Zamerowski<\/div>\n
Director<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n \"Lucas\n
Lucas Le<\/div>\n
Vice Director<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n \"Bushra\n
Bushra Khazaleh<\/div>\n
Program Manager<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n \"Shane\n
Shane Rubenstein<\/div>\n
Treasurer<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n \"Anna\n
Anna Dang<\/div>\n
Public Relations Chair<\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n

\n Full Team →<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Ready to Build Something?<\/h2>\n\n

NEXIS is open to all Syracuse University students \u2014 any major, any experience level. Pick a team, join a project, and start building.<\/p>\n\n Get Involved<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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