https://phys.org/news/2018-05-app-customized-advice.html > VoxScholar is an initiative funded by the CU Department of Medicine and was developed by faculty from the CU Anschutz School of Medicine and the CU Denver College of Engineering and Applied Science. > While multiple voice-activated platforms exist, using the Google Assistant platform allows for the creation of higher education apps without extensive and costly infrastructure investment. Students and faculty using the apps can use devices they already own, including cell phones. This approach to academic innovation helps keep higher education affordable, responsive and relevant.