SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE
On April 21, 2022, at the UMC, the Solutions Showcase (SS22) invited students to exhibit their climate projects with faculty and community members. There was $25K in prizes and all participants received prize money.
Funding Available!
Students may receive up to $500 per individual, or up to $2000 per team to develop a project to showcase.
Deadline for Student Climate Projects Seed Funding is March 31st, 2022.
Ready to Apply?
Presentations can be in the form of posters, booths or short presentations by students, faculty, and staff.
March 16 is the deadline for priority consideration. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis up until April 11th, 2022!
Join Us as a Guest!
Community members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come and join us April 21st! As a guest you'll be able to view the student projects, awards, keynote speaker, and more!
When: April 21st, 2022
$25k in Prizes
Grand Prize: $5,000
CATEGORY WINNERS: $2,000
Top presentation in each category (3)
EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION: $50
First 200 student participant that apply and attend
INNOVATION AWARDS: $1,000
Most original ideas (2)
Audience Choice AWARD: $1,000
Attendees to vote for the crowd-favorite (1)
CREATIVITY AWARDS: $1,000
Most creative ideas (2)
*Each presentation is eligible for 1 prize. Ex: Grand Prize winner cannot win any other prizes
Categories
Energy
GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS & RENEWABLES
- Decreasing Industry Emissions
- Accelerating the Transition to Electric Vehicles
- Modernizing the Electrical Grid
Sustainability
LOCAL-LEVEL FOCUS
- Reducing the Residential Carbon Footprint
- Bolstering Campus Sustainability
Interdisciplinary
FOOD & SOCIAL IMPACTS
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Climate Justice and Community Resilience
- Communication and Behavioral Change
Keynote Speaker: Parker McMullen Bushman
Exploring Inclusivity and Climate Justice
The world is facing a decisive moment in the battle against climate change–one that requires bringing a range of voices and perspectives to the table. Climate change is inextricably linked to the challenge of creating a more equitable world. It is impossible to tackle climate change without also tackling inequality. Everyone deserves a clean and healthy environment. This is a critical moment to define bold and equitable climate solutions that address the legacy of environmental racism in the U.S. Join Parker McMullen Bushman as she talks about what it means to have inclusive climate action and how we can develop solutions to tackle climate change with an equity mindset.
Day of Events
Showcase your work, listen to keynote speakers, connect with community members, and expand your network!
This is an opportunity for students to show off their climate related projects and assignments. Students are encouraged to apply for funding to support project development.
CELEBRATE
all the hard work you put into your climate projects.
ACT
towards achieving climate goals in the community and in the world.
CONNECT
with other like-minded people and expand your network.