Project 5 Walkthrough - ProfInsight - RMP AI Assistant

Summary

In this week five project demo, Joshua introduces the 'Rate My Professor AI Assistant' application, deployed on Heroku. Users can input a professor's link from ratemyprofessors.com, and the app will scrape the site to provide ratings, reviews, and an AI assistant for personalized insights. Joshua demonstrates the app by searching for a professor, receiving ratings, reviews, and summarizing student feedback on teaching effectiveness and course difficulty. The app also recommends related professors, showcasing its utility for students seeking information on educators in their field of study. Visit the provided link for more details.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Joshua is the presenter of the week five project demo.
• 🌐 The application is deployed on Heroku and is accessible online.
• 🔍 Users can input a professor's link from ratemyprofessors.com to scrape and analyze data.
• 📊 The application provides ratings and reviews of professors based on the scraped data.
• 🤖 An AI assistant is activated to interact with users and summarize student feedback.
• 📚 Example given: a search for 'FA Fund' yields ratings, reviews, and insights into her teaching effectiveness.
• 🏫 The application can also provide information on related professors within the same field or university.
• 🔗 The demo includes a recommendation system showing related professors like Alex Shaffer and Way Quang.
• 🔑 The product is showcased with a link provided in the description for further exploration.
• 🙌 Joshua expresses hope for audience approval and support for the project.
• 👋 The presentation concludes with a thank you and a farewell message.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the 'Rate My Professor AI assistant' application?

The purpose of the 'Rate My Professor AI assistant' is to provide users with ratings and reviews of professors by scraping information from ratemyprofessors.com and offering an interactive assistant for further inquiries.

How does the application obtain professor ratings and reviews?

The application scrapes the website ratemyprofessors.com to obtain ratings and reviews for professors.

What additional feature does the AI assistant provide besides ratings and reviews?

The AI assistant can also answer questions related to the professor's teaching effectiveness and the difficulty of their courses, based on the reviews.

Can the AI assistant provide information on professors related to a specific field of work?

Yes, the AI assistant can provide information on related professors who are in the same field of work or university as the professor searched.

What is an example of how the AI assistant summarizes student feedback?

The AI assistant summarizes student feedback by highlighting aspects such as teaching effectiveness and the level of challenge in the courses offered by the professor.

How can users access the 'Rate My Professor AI assistant' application?

Users can access the application by visiting the provided link in the description of the demo video.

Who is the presenter of the week five project demo?

The presenter of the week five project demo is Joshua.

What is the main platform where the application is deployed?

The application is deployed on Heroku.

Is there a recommendation system within the AI assistant application?

Yes, the application includes a recommendation system that suggests related professors based on the field of work.

Can users search for professors by name in the AI assistant application?

Yes, users can search for professors by providing their names, and the application will display their ratings and reviews.

How does the AI assistant application enhance the user experience?

The AI assistant application enhances the user experience by offering an interactive and informative platform that allows users to get detailed insights into professors' teaching styles and course difficulties.