Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges

This session will showcase eight innovative solutions to global challenges designed and presented by students from the Global Leadership Living Learning Community at Georgia Tech, applying cross-cultural competence, innovation, and leadership to drive progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

“A Direct Educational Approach to Reducing Poverty in Nigeria”

Presented by: Yadiel Narvaez Hernandez and Chukwuebuka Okoroigwe 

“Peanut Cassava Supplement and Distribution to Reduce Child Wasting in Haiti”

Presented by: Umu Jalloh, Leah Aranas, Rashaun Regis, and Celia Myers

“Water Aeration Device to Prevent Malaria in Nigeria”

Presented by: Anna Zhao, Daniel Gomez, and Reyna Torrado-Rivera

“Books on Wheels: Improving Literacy in Rural Puerto Rico”

Presented by: Natalia Guillén Coello and Alejandro González-Betancourt

“Fine Motor Skills: The Key to Advancements in Education”

Presented by: Sarah Ninan, Caleb Hammond, Ezioma Nnorom, and Olivia Visser 

“Increasing Awareness & Distribution of PrEP in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa”

Presented by: Raveena Alli, Tanvi Bilimoria, and Ava Norton

“A Study into Seismometers in Road Condition Monitoring Applications”

Presented by: Mimi Ugalde and Leo Waschkuhn

“Ecopress: Bringing Sustainability and Safety to your City’s Buzzing roads”

Presented by: Eunice Maia