Projects

Global TIES is UC San Diego’s internationally recognized program in social innovation and sustainable development. Faculty-advised, interdisciplinary teams of undergraduates co-create solutions that matter in partnership with local and global non-profit organizations/NGOs and the communities with which they work.

The current quarter's courses and projects are listed below:

WINTER 2026

Below are the meeting times for all Winter ENG 100D classes and ENG 100L projects. Unless otherwise noted, all sections will meet in-person.

ENG 100D - Sustainable Development Design - A00 - 61819

Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m., DIB 122

ENG100L- Design for Development Lab - A00 - 61844

K-12 STEAM Education

Design and deliver STEAM curriculum to ignite and nurture interest in STEM studies and careers.

Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., CMRR 1H

ENG100L - Design for Development Lab - B00 - 61851

Cruz Roja

Design software technologies to increase the efficiency of the emergency response system in Tijuana, Mexico.

Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m., CMRR 109

ENG100L - Design for Development Lab - C00 - 61857

Schoolhouse Ghana

Design and build server and intranet system for primary school in rural Ghana to improve digital literacy and academic and occupational outcomes..

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m., CMRR 1H

 ENG100L - Design for Development Lab - D00 - 62079

Diabeatit!

Design game apps to educate children about nutrition and exercise to stem the tide of childhood obesity and Type II diabetes.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m., CMRR 1H

ENG100L - Design for Development Lab - E00 - 62080

EEG Innovation/Cognovate

Design and build wearable sensor to quickly screen patients experiencing stroke symptoms.

Monday 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m., HSS 1346