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2024 Summer Projects
Our summer tracks focus on "Green economy" and "Blue economy" and ‘Biomes not Borders’.
Green Economy
The Green Economy aims to improve human well-being and social equity while reducing ecological scarcities
Biomes not Borders
Our “Biomes not Borders” track bridges the geopolitical and economic boundaries through the recognition of the profound interconnectedness among Earth's diverse habitats and the human communities they sustain.
Blue Economy
The Blue Economy focuses on the conservation of water resources and ecosystems that rely on them.
Green Economy
In envisioning a sustainable future, forest ecosystems play a pivotal role as catalysts for transitioning industrial manufacturing into regenerative business models. This set of projects will focus on forest ecosystems and their transition from the industrial ‘take-make-waste’ paradigm to a regenerative business model of using organic waste streams to create new technologies while revitalizing underserved rural communities. Summer internships will focus on a comprehensive business, engineering and social impact plan for Artemis Carbon Futures, a New England based project development company.
Ecology: Northern Broadleaf Forests
Education: Science & Engineering, Business & Finance, Policy & Social Impact
Employment: Environmental Consulting, Operations, Sustainable & Impact Finance, Community Development, Product Design & Engineering, Policy
Introduction to Green Economy by Nick Heier
Green Economy Projects
Eco-Thrive: Environmentally Responsible Structures
Eco-conscious materials revolutionize buildings by minimizing ecological impact and creating vibrant, resilient spaces for thriving individuals and communities
Civil Engineering Architecture Materials Science/Engineering Sustainability Studies Urban Planning Construction Management
Hydrogen Hive: Graphene Supercapacitors & Bio-Batteries
Graphene's honeycomb lattice makes it a 'wonder material' with exceptional properties and vast potential in high-tech and energy, offering hydrogen as a green alternative to fossil fuels.
Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology
Bridge Builders: Over Troubled Funding Waters
Bridging the ‘Technology Commercialization Valley’ demands combining business acumen with engineering expertise to match technical readiness studies with innovative financing.
Business, Financing, Venture Capital, Engineering - all disciplines including Financial Engineering
Nature’s Voice: Eco-Ethics & Indigenous Language
Interacting with Passamoquoddy and Zulu indigenous language to define values of goodness through diverse cultural perspectives and inform regenerative project planning.
Business, Ethics, Sustainability, Impact Finance, Policy, Community Engagement, Social Impact, Linguistics, Language Studies, International Relations, Communications
Biomes not Borders
At Born Global we believe it is our shared responsibility to create a world that is based on natural ecological biomes and not artificial man-made borders. This set of internships invites ‘Mother Mediterranean’ to the design table as our model and mentor of how species and ancient cultures migrated through the Mediterranean Sea, with a particular focus on the role of women as community creators, where shared traditions and rituals formed new cultures of hospitality. These projects will bridge the imaginary realm of our interactive game ‘The Alchemist Garden' that gamifies biomimicry education with the current realities of the forced migration from environmental crises and war.
Ecology: Mediterranean
Education: Social & Environmental Justice, Women’s Studies, Human Geography, Green Chemistry, Sustainable Product Design, Game Development and Storytelling, Biology and Ecology, Cultural Anthropology, Math & Sacred Geometry, Luxury Marketing & Communications
Employment: Born Global Foundation - nonprofit impact Artemis Carbon Futures - B-Corp structures for social impact
Introduction to Biomes not Borders by Dr. Kimberly Samaha
Biomes not Borders Projects
Hospitality not Hostility: Artemis the Protector
Empowering women in migration: Discover Artemis and her protective nature rooted in resilient adaptability inspired by her plant counterpart Artemisia.
Law, International Relations, Political Science, Policy, Women/Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Anthropology
Geomimicry: Alchemist Garden Game & Narrative Design
Sacred Geometry, Biomimicry, and Mathematics blend nature’s geometrical patterns to develop the Alchemist Garden Game into characters and narratives.
Mathematics, Architecture, Design, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences & Cultural Anthropology
Celtic to Kingdoms: Transmedia Tales
Explore European transition of indigenous Celtic/Gaelic cultures to border-based kingdoms through gamification for transmedia projects in the edutainment market.
History, Education, Literature and Film Studies, Animation, Business, Marketing, Media and Communications
Blue Economy
The Blue Economy emphasizes the interconnectedness between healthy marine ecosystems and human well-being, promoting sustainable use of marine resources while driving economic growth. It encourages initiatives that educate about marine conservation and offer opportunities in eco-tourism, sustainable fisheries, and marine tech. By empowering individuals with knowledge and skills for sustainable resource management, it supports ecological preservation and economic development. This approach fosters a thriving maritime sector that balances environmental protection with economic prosperity, ensuring long-term benefits for both communities and ecosystems.
Ecology: Equatorial Mangrove Forests & Brackish water sheds
Education: Science & Engineering Business & Finance Social Impact & Policy
Employment: Synthesis Venture Fund Partners - Company focus on innovation commercialization, start-up funding and protecting intellectual property of scientific founders.
Introduction to Blue Economy by Cooper Yerby
Blue Economy Projects
Mangrove Magicians: Water Desalination
Biomimicry, Computational Modeling, engineering, and product design in developing a mangrove-inspired water desalination filtration prototype.
Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Sustainability Studies, Industrial Design, Business, Entrepreneurship
Slime Mold Streamlining: River Restoration
Designing slime mold bio-inspired computational models for water flow optimization in ecological restoration of rivers and their freshwater habitats.
Environmental and Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Ecology, Sustainability Studies, Urban Planning, Business
Living Waters: Inventor Entrepreneurs & IP
Innovative financing for Hard-tech ventures, transitioning from VC to sharing intellectual property inspired by natural models of coral reef ecosystems.
Finance, environmental science, sustainability studies, business administration, economics, Marine biology, Biology, Ecology
Sailors as Stewards: Luxury Yachts & Environmental Impact
Redefining luxury yachting as ethical stewardship: sustainable finance and commercializing marine technology to tackle environmental challenges.
Environmental science, marine biology, sustainability studies, business administration, marketing, finance, and engineering
Aquatic Alchemists: Water the Universal Solvent
Topic: The unique properties of water as a universal solvent and its significance in various fields including chemistry, biology, and environmental science focusing on combination of theoretical learning and creative experiments, interns will gain a deep understanding of water's solvent properties and its role in shaping natural processes.
Chemistry, biology, and environmental science
