"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
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.
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.)
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
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.
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