Blue Nucleus is a marketplace serving comprehensive custom software development resource primarily staffed by undergraduate and graduate computing students, driven by principles of equitable access. With a mission to offer transformative experiential learning, the consultancy aims to integrate classroom knowledge with real-world multidisciplinary projects for all computing students. In Blue Nucleus, students work alongside experienced professional developers on professionally managed projects for real clients, as early as their sophomore year, providing up to 3x the amount of experiential learning in their academic pathway at GVSU. Blue Nucleus extends its impact to the broader community by making computing talent accessible to those currently financially excluded, and to organizations who wish to invest directly in computing talent development. The consultancy seeks to enrich computing education and empower both students and the community at large. Do you have a need for a custom software deliverable? Contact us to explore how we can help.
Rochelle Fintelman, founder of Laker Neuro LLC and GVSU alum, partnered with Blue Nucleus, a student-powered software consultancy, to create a professional website that showcases her growing neurofeedback consulting agency.
Jul 15, 2025
Dr. Rahat Ibn Rafiq of GVSU received a $43K grant to expand his drone and AI project to detect oak wilt to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Using edge computing, the team aims for real-time, low-cost monitoring in the field, boosting accuracy and scalability.
May 12, 2025
Blue Nucleus is an experiential learning platform created and led by GVSU's Applied Computing Institute (ACI) and a building block within GVSU's broader Blue Dot Initiative.
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