Course:VANT149/2023/Capstone/Science/Team9
Research Project Title
Enhancing Campus Security: Optimizing Emergency Light Placement
Abstract
This research project aims to optimize the placement of additional emergency lights on the UBC Vancouver campus to enhance campus security. The existing emergency blue phones, equipped with cameras and connected to Campus Security, serve as crucial resources for reporting crimes and seeking assistance. To ensure their high accessibility, the research question focuses on identifying optimal locations for additional emergency lights based on the campus’s current emergency lights system. The data collection process involves obtaining the blue phone map from the UBC Campus Security website and converting it into a plane grid diagram. The connectivity between each blue phone will be analyzed quantitatively using the beta index, assessing their visibility and proximity to one another. By assigning weights to the connected edges based on distance, the research aims to identify locations for additional emergency lights that maximize connectivity and improve overall security. The findings will provide suggestions for placing one initial emergency light and exploring additional suitable locations for multiple emergency lights.
Biographies
(Allen) Zihang Cheng
A first-year science student, a passionate computer science enthusiast and video game aficionado, passionately pursues programming, cybersecurity, and data science. With a strong aspiration to excel in his chosen field, he remain hopeful and determined to secure the specialization that aligns with their academic and career goals.
(Anna) Zicheng Han
A student in the Faculty of Vantage Science at the University of British Columbia, is dedicated to studying biochemistry in her future pursuits. She nurtures a deep passion for reading science fiction and suspense novels. She enjoys activities such as dancing, watching esports competitions, and expressing her creativity through writing stories.
(Chuhan) Hannah Zhang
A passionate first-year Science student, is deeply intrigued by the subject of physics. She enjoys boxing, shooting sports and has undertaken multimedia project and papers on snow leopards. Her diverse interests showcase her enthusiasm for learning and exploring different fields, laying a solid foundation for her future studies in physics.
Sungha Choi
A first-year science at UBC. She is interested in Computer Science and Data Science. Aside from her academic pursuits, she has a diverse range of hobbies that further fuel her passion for exploration and creativity. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton, skateboarding, and listening to music.
References
The University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Emergency blue phones. Retrieved February 18, 2023, from https://security.ubc.ca/home/safety-prevention-resources/emergency-blue-phones/
US Department of Education (ED). (2022, May 20). Campus security. https://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html