Learn How Pepperdine's Kevin Ding is Helping Fellow Students Navigate Los Angeles

Kevin Ding, a sophomore at Pepperdine University's Seaver College, has been named a Keck Institute for Data Science Fellow for his innovative ridesharing app, Ding Carpool. Designed to help Pepperdine students share commuting costs in the Los Angeles area, the app matches users based on departure times and destinations, facilitating shared Uber or Lyft rides. Since its launch before spring break, the app has been downloaded by 180 students, collectively saving $500 in travel expenses. With support from the Keck Institute, Ding plans to enhance the app using AI to optimize user experience and explore its environmental benefits. His initiative exemplifies the intersection of data science, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

To learn more about Ding's project and its impact, read the full story on the Pepperdine Newsroom.