Watt’s Up? Powering Smart Homes with Data
Every household uses energy—switching on lights, cooking meals, running gadgets—but most of us rarely ask: Where does it all go, and how can we save…
Civic Superheroes – Helping Citizens Take Action
From potholes to garbage piles, from broken streetlights to water shortages—our cities are full of problems that affect people’s daily lives. But here’s the big…
Clean Air at Home – Building Your Own Air Purifier
Imagine living in a city where the air is so polluted that stepping outside feels like breathing smoke. That’s what happened to Professor Thomas Talhelm…
Digital Detectives – Designing Tools to Outsmart Scammers
Financial scams are getting smarter every day—fake bank calls, phishing emails, investment traps, and social media “giveaway” cons. Scammers don’t just rely on technology; they…
EcoEngineers – Designing Sustainable Green Spaces
Look around your neighbourhood - between the busy roads and buildings, you’ll find little patches of green: parks, gardens, and urban forests. They give us…
Galaxies in Motion: Turning Space Images into Visual Stories
Have you ever looked at pictures of space and wondered what those bright colors and shapes really mean? In this creative project, you’ll work with…
Frames of Change: Everyday Heroes in Our Community
Stories are everywhere - sometimes in the quietest corners of our streets, sometimes in the lives of people we often overlook. In this filmmaking project,…
Harvesting Goodness: The Seeds to Plate Challenge
In this project, students will experience the full journey of growing their own food—from planting seeds to preparing a dish with what they’ve harvested. Working…
Cities and Us: How Architecture Shapes Culture
Cities are shaped by their built spaces, influencing how people live, work, and connect. However, urban structures are often designed without fully considering cultural identity,…
Guardian Bots: Building Assistive Robots for an Inclusive World
Millions of people with disabilities, visual impairments, or mobility challenges face daily obstacles in performing everyday tasks. Assistive technologies can enhance independence, safety, and accessibility,…
Forgotten Heroes – Discovering the Lost Voices of History
History is full of hidden stories—of people who made a difference but never made it into our textbooks. These may be brave freedom fighters, visionary…
