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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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8 social impact Events Found
Student Impact Challenge
Student Impact Challenge competition presented by The Allstate Foundation.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom EF
Free
3/11/26
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Student Impact Challenge
Student Impact Challenge competition presented by The Allstate Foundation.
Free
In-Person
Mar 11, 5:00 PM ET
02-09-2026
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Student Impact Challenge
The Student Impact Challenge celebrates student achievement and agency in solving the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges by providing a platform for high school students to showcase their innovative ideas. Selected finalists will pitch their idea in front of a panel of judges and live audience. 2026 Finalists: Futr // Mars, Pennsylvania H2Know // Lafayette, Colorado Immunova AI // Singapore PERCH // San Francisco, California Shared Skies Initiative // Dallas, Texas The Bionic Leaf // Plano, Texas. The live competition will be judged by a panel of experts and includes announcement of the Student Impact Award winner. Presented by The Allstate Foundation.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom EF
Free
3/11/26
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Mar
11
Student Impact Challenge
The Student Impact Challenge celebrates student achievement and agency in solving the most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges by providing a platform for high school students to showcase their innovative ideas. Selected finalists will pitch their idea in front of a panel of judges and live audience. 2026 Finalists: Futr // Mars, Pennsylvania H2Know // Lafayette, Colorado Immunova AI // Singapore PERCH // San Francisco, California Shared Skies Initiative // Dallas, Texas The Bionic Leaf // Plano, Texas. The live competition will be judged by a panel of experts and includes announcement of the Student Impact Award winner. Presented by The Allstate Foundation.
Free
In-Person
Mar 11, 5:00 PM ET
Innovation
Social Impact
Environmental Challenges
Student Competition
Entrepreneurship
Problem Solving
Pitching
Sustainability
Technology Solutions
Youth Empowerment
02-09-2026
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How to Raise Changemakers: Lessons from Brazil's Youth
What if we raised teens to lead change, not just pass tests? This session dives into practical ways educators and families can nurture empathy, leadership, and civic engagement in youth. Based on real experiences of Brazilian teens who became changemakers through a Youth Volunteer Project that connects them with social impact causes and community work, this panel will offer tested strategies to help students break social bubbles, build empathy, find purpose, and take action, inside and outside the classroom.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
Free
3/12/26
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12
How to Raise Changemakers: Lessons from Brazil's Youth
What if we raised teens to lead change, not just pass tests? This session dives into practical ways educators and families can nurture empathy, leadership, and civic engagement in youth. Based on real experiences of Brazilian teens who became changemakers through a Youth Volunteer Project that connects them with social impact causes and community work, this panel will offer tested strategies to help students break social bubbles, build empathy, find purpose, and take action, inside and outside the classroom.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 11:00 PM ET
Stem Education
Youth Leadership
Civic Engagement
Educational Technology
Social Impact
Panel Discussion
Sxsw
02-08-2026
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CE4G (Computer Engineering for Good) Summer Program 2026 - Session 1
3-week intensive program focusing on embedded systems development and applying engineering skills to social challenges. Students learn to build internet-connected devices and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges. Program runs from June 15 to July 2, 2026, with orientation on June 12 at 4pm EST via Zoom. Prerequisites include AP Math, Algebra 2, Trigonometry with preference for PreCalc completion and AP Stats/Calculus enrollment. Open to US residents and international students ages 15+ (current 9th-graduating 12th graders).
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
$4,620.00 - Tota...
$4,620.00 - Total cost including course tuition ($4,170), materials ($150), NYU Events ($150), application fee ($50), and NYU service fee ($100). Optional housing fee $981 and meal plan available.
6/15/26
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15
CE4G (Computer Engineering for Good) Summer Program 2026 - Session 1
3-week intensive program focusing on embedded systems development and applying engineering skills to social challenges. Students learn to build internet-connected devices and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges. Program runs from June 15 to July 2, 2026, with orientation on June 12 at 4pm EST via Zoom. Prerequisites include AP Math, Algebra 2, Trigonometry with preference for PreCalc completion and AP Stats/Calculus enrollment. Open to US residents and international students ages 15+ (current 9th-graduating 12th graders).
$4,620.00 - Tota...
$4,620.00 - Total cost including course tuition ($4,170), materials ($150), NYU Events ($150), application fee ($50), and NYU service fee ($100). Optional housing fee $981 and meal plan available.
In-Person
Jun 15, 4:00 AM ET
Computer Engineering
Embedded Systems
Social Impact
Sustainability
Programming
Electrical Engineering
C++
Microcontrollers
Summer Program
Nyu
Developing World Technologies
02-10-2026
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UChicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab
Paid research engagement pairing students with mentors for data-driven research across domains including public policy and social impact. Competitive; data science research roles are limited and merit-based. Eligibility: Chicago-area high school students (and undergraduates); non-local eligibility varies by year. Duration: ~8 weeks (June 15 - Aug 7, 2026). Structure: Mentor pairing with faculty researchers, Project work with data analysis, team collaboration, research methodology, Final symposium or poster presentation. A paid, immersive program where students apply data science and computer science skills to address social challenges.
University of Chicago
Program is funde...
Program is funded and may include a stipend; students are not charged tuition
6/15/26
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Jun
15
UChicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab
Paid research engagement pairing students with mentors for data-driven research across domains including public policy and social impact. Competitive; data science research roles are limited and merit-based. Eligibility: Chicago-area high school students (and undergraduates); non-local eligibility varies by year. Duration: ~8 weeks (June 15 - Aug 7, 2026). Structure: Mentor pairing with faculty researchers, Project work with data analysis, team collaboration, research methodology, Final symposium or poster presentation. A paid, immersive program where students apply data science and computer science skills to address social challenges.
Program is funde...
Program is funded and may include a stipend; students are not charged tuition
In-Person
Jun 15, 1:00 AM ET
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Social Impact & Entrepreneurship SRIP
2-week residential program blending classroom learning with hands-on problem solving in social entrepreneurship. Students explore nonprofit structures, governance, ethics, and social impact frameworks while working with community partners. Partnership with District C. Move-in July 5, program runs July 6-17.
NCSSM Morganton Campus
Free - students...
Free - students live on campus at no cost
7/6/26
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6
Social Impact & Entrepreneurship SRIP
2-week residential program blending classroom learning with hands-on problem solving in social entrepreneurship. Students explore nonprofit structures, governance, ethics, and social impact frameworks while working with community partners. Partnership with District C. Move-in July 5, program runs July 6-17.
Free - students...
Free - students live on campus at no cost
In-Person
Jul 6, 4:00 AM ET
01-20-2026
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CE4G (Computer Engineering for Good) Summer Program 2026 - Session 2
3-week intensive program focusing on embedded systems development and applying engineering skills to social challenges. Students learn to build internet-connected devices and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges. Program runs from July 6 to July 24, 2026, with orientation on July 2 at 4pm EST via Zoom. Prerequisites include AP Math, Algebra 2, Trigonometry with preference for PreCalc completion and AP Stats/Calculus enrollment. Open to US residents and international students ages 15+ (current 9th-graduating 12th graders).
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
$4,620.00 - Tota...
$4,620.00 - Total cost including course tuition ($4,170), materials ($150), NYU Events ($150), application fee ($50), and NYU service fee ($100). Optional housing fee $981 and meal plan available.
7/6/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
6
CE4G (Computer Engineering for Good) Summer Program 2026 - Session 2
3-week intensive program focusing on embedded systems development and applying engineering skills to social challenges. Students learn to build internet-connected devices and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges. Program runs from July 6 to July 24, 2026, with orientation on July 2 at 4pm EST via Zoom. Prerequisites include AP Math, Algebra 2, Trigonometry with preference for PreCalc completion and AP Stats/Calculus enrollment. Open to US residents and international students ages 15+ (current 9th-graduating 12th graders).
$4,620.00 - Tota...
$4,620.00 - Total cost including course tuition ($4,170), materials ($150), NYU Events ($150), application fee ($50), and NYU service fee ($100). Optional housing fee $981 and meal plan available.
In-Person
Jul 6, 4:00 AM ET
Computer Engineering
Embedded Systems
Social Impact
Sustainability
Programming
Electrical Engineering
C++
Microcontrollers
Summer Program
Nyu
Developing World Technologies
02-10-2026
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Babson Summer Study for High School Students
A 3-week intensive pre-college summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors, designed to develop entrepreneurial mindset and become innovators. Students earn 4 college credits from Babson College while exploring UN Global Goals and real-world problem solving. Available in fully online format or in-person at New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) with residential or day options. Course runs 8-11 AM Eastern Time daily with additional 5 hours of assignments. In-person students also participate in NEIA's AI for Business Program in afternoons.
New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) or Online
$6,295.00 - Full...
$6,295.00 - Fully Online Format: $6,295; In-Person Day Student: $9,295; In-Person Residential: $12,995; Plus $95 application fee
7/8/26
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Jul
8
Babson Summer Study for High School Students
A 3-week intensive pre-college summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors, designed to develop entrepreneurial mindset and become innovators. Students earn 4 college credits from Babson College while exploring UN Global Goals and real-world problem solving. Available in fully online format or in-person at New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) with residential or day options. Course runs 8-11 AM Eastern Time daily with additional 5 hours of assignments. In-person students also participate in NEIA's AI for Business Program in afternoons.
$6,295.00 - Full...
$6,295.00 - Fully Online Format: $6,295; In-Person Day Student: $9,295; In-Person Residential: $12,995; Plus $95 application fee
Hybrid
Jul 8, 12:00 PM ET
Entrepreneurship
Business
Innovation
College Credit
Un Global Goals
Leadership
Problem-Solving
Artificial Intelligence
Summer Program
Pre-College
Residential Option
Online Learning
Team Projects
Social Impact
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https://babson.edu/summer-study
02-11-2026
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