STEAMunity
Run 1: 2024
June 2024 to January 2025
Problem Statements
A unique set of problem statements contributed by our partners are released for each run/cohort. These problem statements are grouped into 4 categories, namely Sustainability, Safety & Accessibility, Quality of Life and Elderly Care.
Programme Schedule
Stage 1: Burst of STEAM
Mid June – Early September 2024 |
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| 14 Jun – 21 Jun | Kickoff 1 (during MOE term break):
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| 22 Jun – 23 Aug (Student team-driven) |
Sandbox Project: Student teams work on hands-on projects addressing community challenges and applying learned skillsets |
| 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 17 Aug | Check-in days: Meet with and ask questions to your SUTD mentors, professional Design Innovators, and fabrication experts. |
| 7 Sep | Demo Day 1: Student teams pitch projects to peers, community leaders, and industry partners |
Stage 2: Full STEAM
| Prerequisite: Students must complete Stage 1: Burst of STEAM to apply for Stage 2: Full STEAM. The application process for Full STEAM will be communicated to students participating in Burst of STEAM. |
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End September 2024 – January 2025 |
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| Dates | |
| 13 – 14 Nov | Kickoff 2: Team bonding, field trip to dive deeper into community issues and initial check-in |
| 15 Nov – 24 Jan (Student team-driven) |
Real-world Project: Student teams work on real-world projects addressing “problems worth solving” in the community by applying the skills they have learnt. They will work with community partners to create implementable solutions |
| 30 Nov | Community Partner Co-creation: Student teams and community partners brainstorm and co-create solutions together. |
| 20 Oct, 3 Jan | Check-in days: Sessions with facilitators for feedback and guidance |
| 30 Nov, 7 Dec | Demo Day 2: Student teams will pitch projects to peers, community leaders, and industry partners. |
| TBC | Public Showcase |
Highlights
Stay tuned for more updates.
