Curso de verano junio 2011: Design Science Lab

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Students and young professionals from around the world* are coming to the 2011 Lab. They will be briefed by UN experts (from the UN Development Program, UN Environmental Program, UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO and other UN agencies),** develop comprehensive strategies for solving some of the world's most critical problems, and then present their work at the UN. They will learn a powerful strategic design and planning methodology that will be of use for the rest of their life, as well learn about leadership, problem solving and the design revolution. They will learn about global problems, options, technology, culture, resources and what they can do to make a difference. They will meet others with similar passions about the state of the world— and what we can do to make things better.

When:

June 19 - 27, 2011

Where:

Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA, and
United Nations, NY

Focus:

• Using mobile computers (a.k.a. cell phones) to meet the world's basic human needs
• Innovations and designs to support the regeneration and greening of cities

The goals of the Lab include:

• Increase our understanding of global dynamics,
  world resources, human trends and needs, and
  options for humanity’s success
• Learn design science and how to apply it to global and local problems
• Develop viable strategies for improving the well being of humanity and achieving one or more of the UN's Millennium Development Goals*
• Increase the public’s understanding of these issues through disseminating the strategies as widely as possible
• Serve as an incubator and growing force for developing and disseminating design science techniques for complex problem solving and development of viable solutions to the worlds problems
• Learn a methodology for changing the world.

Who should attend

The 2011 Design Science Lab will be of particular relevance to people interested in:

• The state of the world and what can be done about it
• Comprehensive problem solving, strategic planning, design, and leadership skills
• The interconnections between local, regional and global issues
• Sustainable and socially responsible business opportunities
• Issues of global energy and climate change
• Renewable energy, energy conservation, and other environmentally sound technologies
• State of the art energy technology
• Human rights
• Experiential education
• Social, environmental, and political science data visualization and analysis
• Global citizenship, responsibility, and prerogative

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