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TGP Agile Capstone:
Environmental Justice Hackathon
A two-day, virtual design sprint for environmental justice
September 12 - 13 2020
TGP Agile Capstone:
Environmental Justice Hackathon
A two-day, virtual design sprint for environmental justice
September 12 - 13 2020

A COLLABORATIVE EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY

The Mission
To design and inspire innovative projects that support environmental justice, and help to dismantle systemic oppression and racism through the lens of sustainability.

The Mission

To design and inspire innovative projects that support environmental justice, and help to dismantle systemic oppression and racism through the lens of sustainability.

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Sept 12 - 13
10:00 AM EDT
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Virtual (Zoom)
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Environmental Justice, Explained

"Whether by conscious design or institutional neglect, communities of color in urban ghettos, in rural 'poverty pockets', or economically impoverished Native-American reservations face some of the worst environmental devastation in the nation."

- Dr. Robert Bullard
Father of Environmental Justice

Environmental Justice, Explained

"Whether by conscious design or institutional neglect, communities of color in urban ghettos, in rural 'poverty pockets', or economically impoverished Native-American reservations face some of the worst environmental devastation in the nation."

- Dr. Robert Bullard
Father of Environmental Justice

Agile Capstone Hackathon
A 48-hour design sprint and agile version of TGP's Capstone Project
Agile Capstone Hackathon
A 48-hour design sprint and agile version of TGP's Capstone Project
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Design-sprints for environmental justice

A hackathon is a design sprint event where participants come together for an intensive collaboration. The goal of a hackathon is to complete a project or plan by the end of the event. The TGP Agile Capstone Hackathon is a two day, 48-hour, hackathon for teams to complete their innovation project to "hack" solutions focused on environmental justice.

A hackathon that's not just for the techies
It will take all of us to achieve a sustainable future. While most hackathons are for computer programmers and software developers, TGP's Agile Capstone Hackathon takes an interdisciplinary approach. Participants of all disciplines and professional backgrounds are invited to join this hackathon. (Must be 18+ to participate.) 
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Learn from leaders in environmental justice
Gain access to special "Agile Talks", led by diverse leaders throughout the hackathon. While you're working on your solutions, you also have the opportunities to learn and connect with leaders who have dedicated their careers and research to create positive impact in environmental justice, sustainability, and innovation. 
Gain and practice valuable skills
Collaborate with a global cohort to boost your resume in just 2 days:

  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Creativity, technology, and innovation
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Diversity and cultural intelligence
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Teamwork and leadership
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For a sustainable future
TGP's mission advances the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs).  Address real-world problems and gain a safe, accessible, and effective experience in one of the most pressing issues facing our world today: Environmental Justice.
"Agile Talks" Featured Speakers
Learn from and connect with leaders in environmental justice, sustainability, and innovation. 
Julian Brave Noisecat (Secwepemc/St'at'imc)
Vice President of Policy & Strategy
Data For Progress
Dr. Stephen Fong
Director of Integrative Life Sciences Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Design-sprints for environmental justice

A hackathon is a design sprint event where participants come together for an intensive collaboration. The goal of a hackathon is to complete a project or plan by the end of the event. The TGP Agile Capstone Hackathon is a two day, 48-hour, hackathon for teams to complete their innovation project to "hack" solutions focused on environmental justice.

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A hackathon that's not just for the techies

It will take all of us to achieve a sustainable future. While most hackathons are for computer programmers and software developers, TGP's Agile Capstone Hackathon takes an interdisciplinary approach. Participants of all disciplines and professional backgrounds are invited to join this hackathon. (Must be 18+ to participate.) 

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Learn from leaders in environmental justice

Gain access to special "Agile Talks", led by diverse leaders throughout the hackathon. While you're working on your solutions, you also have the opportunities to learn and connect with leaders who have dedicated their careers and research to create positive impact in environmental justice, sustainability, and innovation. 

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Gain and practice valuable skills

Collaborate with a global cohort to boost your resume in just 2 days:

- Analytical and critical thinking
- Creativity, technology, and innovation
- Judgement and decision-making
- Diversity and cultural intelligence
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Teamwork and leadership

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For a sustainable future

TGP's mission advances the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs).  Address real-world problems and gain a safe, accessible, and effective experience in one of the most pressing issues facing our world today: Environmental Justice.

Advance your global
sustainability education

TGP Hackathon participants will also receive $100 off of TGP's NEW online certificate course:

Nepal (Online): "Ethics of Sustainable Development".

The GREEN Program is proud to award full scholarships to the winning team to enroll in this course (Sept 28 - Oct 12, 2020). The winning team will also gain life-time access to TGP's Alumni Network and alumni benefits upon course completion.
Advance your global
sustainability education

TGP Hackathon participants will also receive $100 off of TGP's NEW online certificate course:

Nepal (Online): "Ethics of Sustainable Development".

The GREEN Program is proud to award full scholarships to the winning team to enroll in this course (Sept 28 - Oct 12, 2020). The winning team will also gain life-time access to TGP's Alumni Network and alumni benefits upon course completion.
Hacking for change starts soon
  • 29
    DAYS
  • 13
    HOURS
  • 42
    MINUTES
  • 55
    SECONDS
Hacking for change starts soon
  • 29
    DAYS
  • 13
    HOURS
  • 42
    MINUTES
  • 55
    SECONDS
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