Grand Challenges Impact Lab

Student teams work with local organizations to understand problems around food and housing security, clean water and air, and sustainable practices. Teams address a specific problem and build solutions. At the end of the GCIL term, each team creates a two-minute video and a written report defining the problem, their solution, and a proposal to enact their solution.

Here are the videos and reports from 2023, when students traveled to Bangalore, India to address grand challenges:

Games for Change | Team Hasiru Dala

Engaging and fun educational activities to help waste management NGOs spread their message more effectively.


View Games for Change Report


Drops of Knowledge | Team Biome

A water audit service, providing tips on where water usage can be improved and how those improvements can be achieved.


View Drops of Knowledge Report

Shanti Parent Circle | Team Parikrma

A mental wellness club that helps promote and facilitate open conversations between parents surrounding the topic of mental health.


View Shanti Parent Circle Report


Street Smart | Team TUI

A consulting agency that brings actionable data through street rating systems and programs.


View Street Smart Report