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 Quarter 2025

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 - 741921

TTH 12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. 

ENG 100D - A00 - 794892

TTH 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ENG100L- A00 - 741969

K-12 STEAM Education

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 - 741970

One Village Philippines 

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

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

ENG100L - D00 - 741973

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 - 741974

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 - F00 - 741975

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 - G00 - 741976

Menolearn

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

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ENG100L - H00 - 795155

Immersive AR/VR

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

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