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:

Fall 2024 Schedule

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

ENG 100D - A00 - 550518

TTH 12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

ENG100L-A00 - 550531

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

ENG100L - B00 - 550617

Design solar solutions to reduce dependence on expensive and unreliable electrical grid in the rural Philippines.

Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:50 a.m.

ENG100L - C00 - 550621

Design and install solar thermal water heaters in children's homes in Tijuana.

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

ENG100L - D00 - 550622

Diabeatit

Design game apps to educate children about healthy eating and exercise to stem the tide of childhood obesity and Type-2 diabetes.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

ENG100L - E00 - 550623

Cruz Roja 

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

Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.

ENG100L - G00 - 550646

Schoolhouse Ghana

Design and build server and intranet system for rural school in Ghana to improve digital literacy among students.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

ENG100L - H00 - 550647

Menolearn

Design and build a chatbot to provide information about menopause and its symptoms.

Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

ENG100L - I00 - 790228

Immersive AR/VR

 Design AR/VR applications for clinical use, particularly neurological exams.

Monday 12:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.