EPIC Design 4 Youth Symposium

In collaboration with Jacobs Institute of Innovation in Education at USD, the UCSD Design Lab, the Prebys Foundation, and the San Diego Foundation, the EcoLogik Institute Presents the E.P.I.C. D4Y Symposium!

This symposium by youth, for youth, is a 3-day workshop where small teams will use design thinking principles to answer some challenge questions regarding youth exposure to nature, then receive funding to put their solutions into practice in their own communities! There will be guest speakers, a completion certificate, food, swag, community-building, tours of the UCSD Design Lab and USD, and much more. 

Basic details:

  • Who: For teams of 4-5 rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors + 1 adult mentor (parent, coach, troop leader, counselor, teacher, etc.) - the adult will not be attending the conference, just handling the funds for the group project
  • When: July 12th - July 14th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Cost: Free!
  • Apply by May 25th here: https://forms.gle/oa3rdLBxf967MdbL6

Availability description

A 3-day Youth Symposium on July 12-14, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Date(s)
-
Age/Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Cost Range
Free
Time of Day
All Day
Opportunity type
Professional Development / Conferences
Area of Interest
Biology / LifeSciences
Earth Science/Ecology
Social Science
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
Yes
NGSS Aligned?
No
Location Address:
5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, California, 92110
Contact Name:
Samantha Wynns
Email:
info@ecologikinstitute.org
Telephone:

EPIC Design 4 Youth Symposium

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