Idea Jam: Solving COVID-related issues
Want to learn Design Thinking and come up with creative ways to solve big problems? Join us virtually at Idea Jam on Friday, October 2nd from 3:00pm-6:00pm. , and you'll receive the Zoom link the day of the event. This time, we'll be solving problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
**The team with the best idea will win a $50 gift card for each team member. Teams will have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 individuals. You'll join teams with others interested in the same topic as you (see full list below).**
What is Idea Jam? It's like a hackathon, but for ideas! Join other students and hack big problems with entrepreneurial ideas. No experience required. Through design thinking methodology, you'll come up with a solution for a problem related to the pandemic. This is a great way to find an idea to apply to our competition with!
Event topics:
Education & COVID
Mental Health & COVID
Racial disparities & COVID
PPE & the Environment
Working families & COVID
Job loss, housing, food scarcity & COVID
Domestic Violence & COVID
Creating better shared spaces
This is a virtual event that will be held via Zoom. Sign up here, and you'll receive the Zoom link the day of the event. Doors open at 2:45pm, and we'll start promptly at 3:00pm. We'll close the event by 3:10pm.
**Please note this is an activity, not a lecture, so come prepared to turn your cameras on & engage with other students.