Global Changemaker Program

Projects submitted for either pathway should align with at least one of the following areas.

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Design

Projects that use creativity, design thinking, visual communication, planning, architecture, or the built environment to solve problems and improve people’s lives.

Examples include:

• Architecture and building design

• Interior design

• Landscape architecture

• Urban planning and community design

• Sustainable and environmentally responsible design

• Accessible and inclusive design

• Product design

• Industrial design

• Graphic design and visual communication

• Fashion and textile design

• User experience and user interface design

• Three-dimensional modeling and computer-aided design

• Model building and prototyping

• Housing and shelter solutions

• Public-space improvement projects

• Design-thinking workshops

• Creative solutions for schools and communities

Projects may involve designing a physical space, developing a product, creating a digital experience, improving accessibility, or teaching others how design can be used to address real-world challenges.

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Robotics

Projects involving robotics, automation, coding, electronics, artificial intelligence, mechanical systems, or technology-based problem-solving.

Examples include:

• Educational robotics

• Competition robotics

• Assistive robots

• Medical and healthcare robotics

• Agricultural robotics

• Environmental monitoring systems

• Autonomous vehicles and drones

• Robotic arms and mechanical systems

• Automation projects

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Computer programming

• Mobile application development

• Website and digital-platform development

• Game development

• Electronics and circuit design

• Internet of Things devices

• Sensors and data-collection systems

• Cybersecurity education

• Virtual reality and augmented reality

• Technology-access programs

• Coding and robotics workshops

Projects may involve building a robot, developing software, designing an automated system, creating an assistive technology, or expanding access to coding and digital literacy.

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Engineering

Projects that apply scientific, mathematical, and technical principles to design, build, test, or improve solutions to real-world problems.

Examples include:

• Mechanical engineering

• Electrical engineering

• Civil engineering

• Chemical engineering

• Biomedical engineering

• Environmental engineering

• Aerospace engineering

• Agricultural engineering

• Computer engineering

• Materials science and engineering

• Industrial and manufacturing engineering

• Structural engineering

• Transportation engineering

• Geotechnical engineering

• Marine and ocean engineering

• Energy and renewable-energy engineering

• Water and sanitation engineering

• Automotive engineering

• Mechatronics

• Construction and infrastructure projects

• Engineering education and mentorship

• Prototype development and testing

Projects may include designing machines, building bridges or structural models, creating renewable-energy systems, improving access to clean water, developing medical devices, or teaching engineering principles through hands-on activities.

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Medical Science

Projects related to medicine, healthcare, biomedical science, public health, disease prevention, health education, research, or improving access to reliable health information and services.

Examples include:

• Anatomy and physiology education

• Biomedical science

• Clinical science

• Public health

• Epidemiology

• Global health

• Community health education

• Disease awareness and prevention

• Maternal and child health

• Mental-health awareness

• Nutrition and wellness education

• Genetics and genomics

• Neuroscience

• Immunology

• Microbiology

• Pharmacology and medication safety

• Pathology

• Cancer education and research

• Cardiovascular health

• Sickle cell disease awareness

• Infectious-disease education

• Environmental health

• Medical technology

• Biomedical engineering

• Assistive medical devices

• First-aid and emergency-preparedness education

• Healthcare-access initiatives

• Health-data and digital-health projects

• Medical-science demonstrations

• Healthcare mentorship programs

Projects may involve conducting health-education workshops, developing a medical device, creating disease-awareness campaigns, improving access to health resources, teaching anatomy or clinical skills, or investigating a health-related research question.

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Interdisciplinary Projects

Many meaningful projects do not fit within only one focus area. Applicants are encouraged to combine disciplines when doing so strengthens their solution.

Examples include:

• Designing an affordable medical device

• Building a robot that assists people with disabilities

• Creating sustainable housing for vulnerable communities

• Developing an application that improves access to health information

• Engineering a clean-water system

• Designing an automated agricultural tool

• Creating architectural solutions for disaster-prone communities

• Using artificial intelligence to address a health or environmental challenge

• Developing STEM workshops that combine coding, engineering, and design

Applicants should select the focus area most closely connected to the project while identifying any additional areas that also apply.