Conference Proceedings
Sunday, 2/11
2024 Annual Meeting welcome reception dinner, agenda overview, and introduction of special guests (Planning Committee and Interim Executive Committee)
Hosts: Nora Sandoval (USC Viterbi) and Olgha Qaqish (North Carolina State University)
GCSP poster session displaying student work related to research, design projects, and GCSP experience. 50+ posters were presented. 10 students were provided the opportunity to provide quick podium presentations (snap talks) about their poster and experience in GCSP.
Hosts: Erin Jablonski (Bucknell), Kamau Jamal Abercrombia (USC Viterbi)
GCSP Annual Meeting platinum sponsor USC Viterbi School of Engineering screening of Emmy Award wining documentary "Lives Not Grades" with Q&A panel featuring film makers and Viterbi faculty Daniel Druhora (director), Burcin Becerik-Gerber (co-producer) Brad Cracchiola (co-producer), and David Gerber (co-producer). Hosted by Viterbi professor, Dr. Najmedin Meshkati.
Monday, 2/12
Monday Morning Keynote
Address on the Past, Present, and Future of GCSP.
Session Block I
Discussion on developing strategies for measuring the effectiveness of individual GCS programs and the GCSP Network, as well as the tools the GCSP Network can provide to institutions.
Presenter: Maria Sanchez (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Seminar on the importance and best practices of story telling in relation to solving for Grand Challenges.
Presenter: Daniel Druhora (USC Viterbi)
Workshop Block II
Exploration into the importance and impact of field study on student development, GCSP experience, and contribution to solving for global challenges.
Presenter: Andrea Micangeli (Sapienza University of Rome)
Workshop on crafting a digital portfolio that tells the story of a student GCSP involvement.
Presenters: Chloe Hincher, Angela Lee, Caleb Carter (North Carolina State University)
Lunchtime Keynote
Fireside chat discussing the importance of DEI in engineering and solving for global challenges. Hosted by Dr. Jenna Carpenter, Dean of Campbell University School of Engineering.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull (UC Davis Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
Session Block III
Open discussion on the importance of developing a strong GCSP alumni network and actions that can be taken to reach network goals of engagement.
Presenter: Andrew Mang (Duke University alumni)
Workshop exploring the role intersectionality plays in understanding one's contribution to the field of engineering alongside the experiences of others from different backgrounds.
Presenter: Lorena Duran (USC Viterbi)
Workshop examining the considerations of equitably designing accessible products and solutions by putting the end user, and the goal of engineering a better world, at the forefront of production.
Presenter: Darin Michael Gray (USC Viterbi)
Session Block IV
Discussion on how to foster ongoing collaboration between GCSP institutions, harnessing the power of the GCSP Network.
Presenter: Amy Trowbridge (Arizona State University)
Workshop on how to frame GCSP experiences in order to create life and career goals related to personally meaningful work, and continued pursuit of Grand Challenges, after undergraduate education.
Presenter: Jessica Santos (USC Viterbi Alumni), Kamau Jamal Abercrombia (USC Viterbi)
Workshop on how to incubate ideas and research related to GCSP into real world products and solutions.
Presenter: Erin Jablonski (Bucknell University)
Closing Session
Closing ceremony for the 2024 GCSP Annual Meeting. Discussion of next steps, reveal of 2025 Annual Meeting Location, and cake cutting in celebration of 15 years of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program.
Hosts: Olgha Qaqish (North Carolina State University), Nora Sandoval (USC Viterbi)
Tuesday 2/13
Breakfast and in-house community service project. Presentation on opportunities for community involvement by Jessica Santos (USC Viterbi and GCSP Alumni). Knitting project to make small beanies to help with premature baby heat retention led by Noe Mora (USC Viterbi staff).