StudyIQ | Devpost

Inspired by the Struggle of Smart Learning StudySync emerged from the frustrations of modern students who juggle notes, assignments, and chaotic schedules. We envisioned a solution that automates the transition from raw notes to actionable study plans, freeing students to focus on learning rather than logistics.

What It Does StudySync is your personal study planner, automating everything from generating study topics to embedding sessions directly into your calendar.

Upload Notes: Users upload class notes or raw material (text or files). AI Analysis: A generative AI processes the notes, summarizing them into structured study topics with recommended study durations. Plan Generation: The AI crafts a study plan, which users can review, tweak, or regenerate for a better fit. Smart Scheduling: Once approved, StudySync integrates the study plan into the user's Google Calendar, balancing it with existing events and free time. How It Works Behind the Scenes Frontend: We used React to create a seamless and responsive interface for users. Backend: Our backend, built with Python/Flask, handles AI interactions and scheduling logic. Database: MongoDB stores users' notes and personalized study plans. Google Integration: Authentication is secured with Google OAuth, and study sessions are synchronized with Google Calendar. AI Model: We leverage OpenAI’s GPT API to analyze notes, identify key topics, and suggest study breakdowns. Scheduling Algorithm: An optimized algorithm allocates study sessions into free slots on the user’s calendar, factoring in working hours and class priorities. Challenges We Overcame AI Response Quality: Getting useful study plans from the AI required continuous prompt optimization. Calendar Integration: Google OAuth and Calendar syncing posed challenges, but we resolved them through detailed troubleshooting and documentation research. Accomplishments We're Proud Of We’re proud to have delivered a tool that not only simplifies study planning but also enhances productivity. The seamless integration of AI and scheduling technologies showcases our ability to solve real-world challenges in innovative ways.

Lessons We Learned Prompt Engineering: Careful crafting of AI prompts is essential to achieving meaningful outputs. Technical Expertise: Working with React, Flask, and external APIs improved our development and integration skills. Resilience in Problem-Solving: Overcoming integration challenges strengthened our troubleshooting abilities. What’s Next for StudySync We aim to evolve StudySync into an all-in-one learning and planning platform with exciting new features:

Enhanced Input Options: Support for PDFs, Word files, and image uploads with built-in OCR to extract text. Course Syncing: Integrate with platforms like Canvas to automatically fetch class schedules and assignments. Custom Study Preferences: Options for users to set break times, space out study sessions, and fine-tune their schedules. Multi-Calendar Support: Synchronization with other online calendars (Outlook, Apple, etc.) for a holistic schedule overview. Built-in Notetaking: A self-contained notetaking feature, allowing users to manage notes, assignments, and study plans in one place. With these upcoming enhancements, StudySync aims to redefine academic success by combining AI-driven planning with personalized learning experiences.