Coming into the second half of my co-op term, I had my eyes out for something new and something more. And it panned out! What new audiences did I get to present to? How did I find true fun in my work? And what did I do to grow my analytical skills?
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Co-op #3, Month #2: Back To The Office
Just like that, another month has gone by, and I’m now more than halfway through my third co-op term. Let’s see what I’ve been doing and learning! What’s it’s like being in the office for the first time? What new projects have I been involved with? And how have I been able to take ownership of my work?
Continue reading...Saying Goodbye to Diy5
In 2019, I launched Diy5 with the goal of reducing the barrier of entry to hobby electronics (and STEM in general) by providing low-cost parts and tools to western markets. As a maker, engineer, and lover...
Continue reading...Co-op #3, Month #1: Big Project, Bigger Impact
Round 3! I’m now just a few weeks into my third co-op term and excited to share what I’m been doing and learning. What new challenges have I faced? How am I learning, connecting, and growing? What have been my key takeaways?
Continue reading...Co-op #2, Month #4: Final Mile
Wow, time flies! In the blink of an eye, I’ve got the final month of my second co-op term under my belt. Where was I able to make an impact in this last month? What new opportunities were brought to light? How did it feel to bring the term to an end? And what’s next in my journey?
Continue reading...Co-op #2, Month #3: Application and Execution
With my third month of co-op wrapped up, I can once again share my reflections from this past month. What was I able to achieve in March? How have I learned from new opportunities and challenges? And comes next in my final month?
Continue reading...Redesigning Food Systems
Meet the EAT Farm Fresh program: Incentivizing local food systems by empowering Mozambican women to grow nutritional produce for their families and communities
Continue reading...Impact and Considerations of Strategy Services for the Customization of Large-Scale Software Platforms
ThoughtWire offers customized software for Smart Buildings and Smart Hospitals. As a result of their decision to customize the platform for each customer, they face a higher barrier to gaining commitment for license purchases, especially on large projects. To solve this, the Strategic Initiatives team has proposed introducing a Strategy & Solutions team to deliver pre-license consulting services. This report aids in creating a stronger understanding of the problem and addressing key implications of the proposed solution to ensure optimal implementation.
Continue reading...Co-op #2, Month 2: Exciting opportunities
Without further ado, here’s my monthly co-op reflection blog from February! February went by quick, but let’s dive into all the exciting work I’ve been a part of. What new challenges have I faced? What have I achieved in the past month? Who have I connected with? And how have I used these opportunities to learn and grow?
Continue reading...Argent: Economic Empowerment via SMS
Our final solution earned us 2nd place out of 60 teams, and $500 donation to a charity of our choice! If implemented, it would deliver $36 in Net Social Impact for every dollar invested, impact over 17,900 individuals, and generate $6 million in community impact within in 10 years! So what was our solution?
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