Data Management Intern at COOCO

COOCO is an AI-powered platform dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability by helping users manage their kitchen smarter. One key challenge we face is ensuring users make the most of their ingredients before they expire. Our goal for this project is to collaborate with interns to develop an AI-driven solution focused on  optimizing ingredient tracking . Specifically, we want to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to predict which ingredients are at risk of expiring soon and suggest actionable ways to use them, such as personalized recipe recommendations. This project offers learners a focused opportunity to apply AI/ML techniques to a real-world problem while contributing to COOCO’s mission of sustainability. Interns will work with our existing dataset—comprising user ingredient inventories and expiration dates—to build a predictive model that enhances our platform’s ability to minimize food waste. The project involves the following steps: Exploring COOCO’s ingredient tracking dataset and its structure. Researching AI/ML techniques suitable for predicting expiration risks. Developing a simple AI/ML model to identify at-risk ingredients and suggest uses. Testing the model and refining it based on results.

Data Management Intern at COOCO

COOCO is an AI-powered platform dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability by helping users manage their kitchen smarter. One key challenge we face is ensuring users make the most of their ingredients before they expire. Our goal for this project is to collaborate with interns to develop an AI-driven solution focused on  optimizing ingredient tracking . Specifically, we want to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to predict which ingredients are at risk of expiring soon and suggest actionable ways to use them, such as personalized recipe recommendations. This project offers learners a focused opportunity to apply AI/ML techniques to a real-world problem while contributing to COOCO’s mission of sustainability. Interns will work with our existing dataset—comprising user ingredient inventories and expiration dates—to build a predictive model that enhances our platform’s ability to minimize food waste. The project involves the following steps: Exploring COOCO’s ingredient tracking dataset and its structure. Researching AI/ML techniques suitable for predicting expiration risks. Developing a simple AI/ML model to identify at-risk ingredients and suggest uses. Testing the model and refining it based on results.

Data Management Intern at COOCO

COOCO is an AI-powered platform dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability by helping users manage their kitchen smarter. One key challenge we face is ensuring users make the most of their ingredients before they expire. Our goal for this project is to collaborate with interns to develop an AI-driven solution focused on optimizing ingredient tracking . Specifically, we want to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to predict which ingredients are at risk of expiring soon and suggest actionable ways to use them, such as personalized recipe recommendations. This project offers learners a focused opportunity to apply AI/ML techniques to a real-world problem while contributing to COOCO’s mission of sustainability. Interns will work with our existing dataset—comprising user ingredient inventories and expiration dates—to build a predictive model that enhances our platform’s ability to minimize food waste. The project involves the following steps: Exploring COOCO’s ingredient tracking dataset and its structure. Researching AI/ML techniques suitable for predicting expiration risks. Developing a simple AI/ML model to identify at-risk ingredients and suggest uses. Testing the model and refining it based on results. How will you support learners in completing the project? COOCO is committed to providing a supportive learning environment. Interns will have direct access to our team for mentorship and guidance, including: An introduction to our ingredient tracking system and dataset, with clear documentation. Answers to questions about the data or platform features. Feedback on model development and suggestions for refining approaches. Access to industry insights on how AI/ML is applied to food management (no advanced expertise required). We will also provide a sample dataset upfront and regular check-ins to ensure learners stay on track and feel confident in their progress. Why this project is great for learners This internship is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with practical application. You’ll gain hands-on experience in: Working with real-world data to solve a meaningful problem. Applying AI/ML techniques in a focused, manageable way. Contributing to a sustainability-focused mission that impacts everyday life. Rather than tackling a broad scope, you’ll dive deep into one specific challenge—optimizing ingredient tracking—making this a rewarding and achievable learning experience.

Website / Product User Testing

Our company would like to explore and find user testing insights on our current website. We believe that insights coming out of these experiments will help us design a better product and offer a better experience to our customers. We would like a group of students to conduct user testing scenarios on our product with a handful of current and potential customers of ours and then report the results back to us. Conducting background research on our existing web application. We are happy to provide a walkthrough and other resources to help bring them up to speed. Identifying key areas of our current product and narrowing down which sections of the product and what scenarios should be tested with the users. Learning about various testing techniques that are currently industry standard and learning how to perform them efficiently and capture feedback well. Conducting user testing scenarios with our product and reporting results back

COOCO Product Launch Strategy Development

COOCO Corporation is preparing to launch a new product and seeks a comprehensive business development strategy to ensure a successful market entry. The project aims to leverage the learners' understanding of market analysis, competitive positioning, and strategic planning. The team will analyze current market trends, identify target customer segments, and develop a go-to-market strategy that aligns with COOCO's brand values and business objectives. The project will involve researching competitors, understanding consumer needs, and proposing innovative marketing tactics. Learners will apply their classroom knowledge of business development and marketing principles to create a cohesive and actionable plan. This project provides an opportunity to work on real-world business challenges, enhancing their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.