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Michael Parekh wins 2024 Apple Swift student challenge
Michael Parekh, a recent graduate in Computer Science + Economics from the University of Illinois, was declared a among the top 50 of overall 350 winners for his app Pink
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An Indian American student was one of the distinguished winners of Apple's prestigious Swift Student Challenge, which invites students worldwide to create innovative apps in a limited timeframe.
Michael Parekh, a recent graduate in Computer Science + Economics from the University of Illinois, was declared among the top 50 of overall 350 winners for his app Pink, which is designed to guide users through the steps of CPR during cardiac arrest emergencies.
The inspiration for the app stemmed from a personal tragedy in Parekh's life. “I recently lost someone close to me due to cardiac arrest,” Parekh shared with The Grainger College of Engineering. “Developing Pink has been a way for me to process that loss and help others in similar situations.”
Beyond the challenge, Parekh said he envisions Pink being implemented in classrooms globally. He continues to refine the app, aiming to make it an essential tool in emergency response education.
Participating in the Swift Student Challenge had long been a goal for Parekh, who began programming in high school and previously organized hackathons like Hack Chicago and Windy City Hacks. “This is something that I’ve wanted to participate in since I started programming several years back in high school,” he said.
With a focus on iOS development, Parekh sees competitions like this as invaluable for honing technical skills and building innovative projects. “Participating in competitions like this one is a great way to sharpen your technical skills and build projects that you otherwise would not have the time to work on,” he stated.
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