Empathize
Empathize
Students will conduct interviews and gather insights from community members to understand their perspectives, needs, and challenges regarding sustainability, fostering an empathetic approach to building sustainable solutions.
Days 1 - 2
132 min over capacity (78 min available across 2 days)
Define
Define
Students will work collaboratively to analyze their research, identify key sustainable solutions and barriers, and craft a group problem statement that highlights specific community needs and potential strategies for impactful action.
Days 3 - 4
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test/Present
Test/Present
Students will present their multimedia projects at the 'Sustainable Solutions Expo,' simulate stakeholder pitches emphasizing their community impact ideas, receive feedback, and participate in interactive stations where they test their solutions and engage in reflective peer discussions to deepen understanding of sustainability challenges.
Days 12 - 15
Empathize
Days 1–2
Define
Days 3–4
Day 3
Day 4
Ideate
Days 5–7
Day 6
Day 7
Prototype
Days 8–11
Day 9
Day 11
Test/Present
Days 12–15
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
6
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Local Stakeholders
Meet Local Stakeholders
Meet Community Stakeholders
Meet Community Stakeholders
7
Day 2
Empathy Artifacts from Interviews
Empathy Artifacts from Interviews
8
Day 3
Define
9
Day 4
20
Day 11
21
Day 12
Test/Present
22
Day 13
23
Day 14
24
Day 15
Final Expo Showcase
Final Expo Showcase