Narrow it down
At the Stun Conference, you probably figured out that the issue you chose is too complex to solve in one fell swoop. However, there are steps you can take and ideas you can implement. Perhaps you want to help with clean water and sanitation by developing a water filtration system, develop a MOOC to provide access to education or even take existing clean energy technology and implement a plan to reduce emissions in our community.
Gather a team and brainstorm possible ideas to address your chosen goal.
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Choose one idea to develop, and research the problem in depth. Develop a list of questions to answer in your research:
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What is the science behind the problem?
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What technology has been developed/or is needed to address the problem?
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How did society influence the development of the problem?
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Use the Engineering Design Process to answer the question:
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"What can I do/come up with to help meet my Global Goal?"
Sit together with your team and discuss the specifics. What exactly are you going to do/create/produce?
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Prepare an IGNITE presentation where you
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Explain the problem, and your passion for solving it.
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Convince us that the problem is important and that you have an innovative, feasible idea that can be explored scientifically, and thus is worthy of your time.
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After each presentation, the audience will have an opportunity to provide you with feedback. It is important that you listen carefully to their suggestions as well as any suggestions presented to other groups. Make adjustments to your plans and do further research as needed!
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