Grand Challenges Impact Lab

Grand challenges are the big problems facing humanity—things like food security, clean water, and climate change. The Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is an innovative UW program that empowers students to address grand challenges in Bangalore, India and in our backyard in Seattle, Washington.

As a GCIL student, you are enrolled in a quarter-long, active, and hands-on learning laboratory where you will propose and test solutions to grand challenges (GCs). We offer 2 programs, GCIL India and GCIL Seattle.


GCIL India Information Sessions

Date Time Location
Feb 14th, 2024 1:30 pm Wilcox 264
Feb 14th, 2024 6:30 pm Mechanical Engineering Building 248
Feb 15th, 2024 1:30 pm More 218
Feb 21st, 2024 12:00 pm Paccar 456
Feb 22nd, 2024 2:00 pm Hans Rosling Center 101

GCIL India

GCIL India logo, including the shape of the country and the name of the program, Grand Challenges Impact Lab

GCIL India is a 15-credit study abroad program in Bangalore, India offered during winter quarter. The program is open to UW graduate students and undergraduate junior and senior students from any department.

Learn more about GCIL India

GCIL Seattle

GCIL Seattle program logo, including an outline of the Seattle skyline and the name of the program, Grand Challenges Impact Lab

GCIL Seattle is a 5-credit course in Seattle, Washington offered during spring quarter. The program is open to UW graduate students and undergraduate seniors from any department.

Learn more about GCIL Seattle

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