Recognized for AI innovation, student engagement, and practical impact
DuckBOT is a cutting-edge AI-powered chatbot solution built exclusively for the Stevens Institute of Technology. Designed to improve the student experience through intelligent automation, DuckBOT offers round-the-clock, multi-agent support to guide students on everything from admissions to research.
DuckBOT helps international and domestic students get answers instantly about life at Stevens – admissions, labs, career guidance, and more. Whether it's finding the right professor or understanding how to prep for interviews, DuckBOT has a dedicated AI agent to help.
Each agent is focused, fast, and fine-tuned for specific tasks:
General Q/A about Stevens Institute of Technology
Answers frequently asked questions about academics, student life, housing, clubs, and more.
Find professors by department or research interest.
Get lab details, faculty links, and project topics for collaboration or research queries.
Your AI guide for resume building and interview prep.
Provides templates, resources, and tips based on industry standards.
Handles queries about admissions, deadlines, tuition, financial aid, and scholarships.
Flags critical topics and provides department contact recommendations.
- ✅ 24/7 Availability – Round-the-clock AI support for students, no matter the time
- 🔎 Intelligent Search – Vector-based semantic retrieval to find relevant info fast
- 💬 Conversational AI – Powered by LangChain + OpenAI for accurate, human-like responses
- 🌐 University-Specific Knowledge – Fine-tuned to the Stevens ecosystem
- 🚩 Critical Query Handling – Admission-related or fee questions are flagged and guided to official resources.
Duck-Agent: https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8e90580f-3f6a-492e-88aa-a55486680dfa
Alex-Agent: https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f6fe83cb-c92b-423b-a274-ad45ae678d42
| Layer | Technology Used |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Streamlit, HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
| Backend | Python, LangChain, OpenAI LLMs, RAG Pipeline, Vapi |
| Storage | FAISS Vector DB, Pickle |
| Deployment | Azure (Cloud-based) + Vercel |
- “How do I apply for scholarships at Stevens?”
- “Show me CS professors doing research in AI.”
- “What are some clubs on campus?”
- “Help me build a resume for software internships.”
- 📌 Agents for HR, Payroll, Graduate Services, and Campus Navigation
- 🎉 Social Events Recommender with event calendar integration
- 🧠 Improved personalization based on user profiles
- And many more...
- Live Demo: duck-prod-6s3r.vercel.app
- 📂 Pitch Deck: https://duckbot-ai-agents-for-st-8g7l382.gamma.site/
- Exceptional real-world value for students
- Modular, multi-agent architecture
- Unique blend of conversational AI + institutional knowledge
If you find DuckBOT helpful or inspiring, please do it ⭐️ on GitHub and share it with others at Stevens! We’re open to collaborations and feedback.