
Sustainability Innovation Challenge
Let's make a difference, together.

What is our sustainability & Innovation challenge about?
The sustainability & Innovation challenge (SIC) is a 2-day high intensity program where students explore the challenges & opportunities in global sustainability, conducted in a gamified, high-tempo enviroment.
Developed & delivered by professional teachers, leading academics & industry experts.
WE ADDRESS 13 OF THE UN'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ON OUR PROGRAM

We focus on 3 core areas
Teamwork & Critical thinking
Work in teams and apply critical thinking to develop & design a sustainable & innovative solution using 21st century skills
Sustainability & Global Citizenship
Investigate global sustainability issues & learn from industry experts about challenges facing humanity and how to be part of the solution
STEM & Innovation skills
Learn how to use "design thinking" as an innovation tool & start developing human-centred solutions using a range of new STEM skills including 3D Design, rapid prototyping & Coding


No one is too small to make a difference
- Greta Thunberg
FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLDS' MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES

SCORCH CLIMATE CHANGE

CHOP DOWN DEFORESTATION

SINK PLASTICS IN THE OCEAN
APPLIED STEM SKILLS




You will learn new STEM skills and apply these in project & problem-based learning scenarios. Our 2 day program will enable students to transform their creative ideas into innovative & sustainable solutions.
Real-World Problem Solving
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
TEAM WORK
DESIGN THINKING
CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
ENTREPRENEURSHIP


This program is based on industry-linked content providing relevant learning outcomes & pathways into future careers in STEM.
Dr. Michaela Musilova

SESSION 1
Learn from industry-leading experts about the challenges & opportunities facing humanity and explore how you can be part of the solution
Learn the fundamentals of design thinking & apply "empathy mapping" to understand the problem they are passionate about solving
SESSION 2
Students start the ideation process by prototyping their solutions using a range of new STEM skills including 3D design, robotics & coding
SESSION 3

SESSION 1
The students learn about entrepreneurial thinking & the process of transforming ideas into human-centred solutions
New skills in digital storytelling are explored & you learn how to develop a sustainable business model for your solution
SESSION 2
Students present their creative solutions to a panel of industry experts. One team will be crowned the competition winner & stands a chance to have their idea created!
SESSION 3
AWARD WINNING PROGRAMS




WHAT'S INCLUDED?
All course materials
Lunch, snacks & refreshments
Certificate of completion
Access to our global STEM community
Free 30 day trial of Stem Punks TV
Program access (9am-4pm each day)
