Hey, you! Interested in an event at none other than IBM this month? Want to learn a useful new skill? Then check out this workshop!
WHAT: IBM Design Thinking
Design thinking is a human centered approach to complex problem solving. Sounds complicated, but it’s actually a great way of making solving problems simpler. In this workshop, some of IBM’s best and brightest “design thinkers” will train you in this useful technique. You will learn approaches that have you experiencing a new way of thinking that will help you with classes, projects, theses, and much more.
You will receive a certificate for completing this workshop!
WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2016, 10:30am-3:00pm
WHERE: IBM, 294 NY-100, Somers, NY 10589
TRANSPORT: We will have a Pace shuttle departing from the Pace Pleasantville campus at 9:30am and returning at approximately 4:00pm. Students from the Pace NYC campus should plan to arrive @ PLV campus by 9:30am at the latest.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
This 4 hour workshop will introduce students to a different way of thinking and working collaboratively in order to solve problems. The workshop will be run by IBM design thinking experts.
Students will be exposed to the design thinking framework and guided to apply the framework to solve a problem – the problem description is included below, though students can also bring in their own problem. Students will have the opportunity to present their ideas/solutions to the their client, town of Germantown. In addition, the students will receive certificates for workshop competition from IEEE, the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The town of Germantown, located in Columbia County NY, is nestled on the east bank of the Hudson River 100 miles north of New York City. Over 2,000 Germantown residents enjoy a quiet, family-centered lifestyle in the country with easy access to the river for boating, fishing and viewing spectacular sunsets behind the Catskill Mountains. Boaters and fishing fans have two access points to the Hudson River: Cheviot Park off County Rd. 9G and Lasher Memorial Park in North Germantown.
There are several acres of undeveloped waterfront property either owned by the town or the State. The town is interested ideas for utilizing the waterfront land, which takes into consideration the potential high-speed rail that may be built along the Hudson River to link New York City and Albany.
REGISTRATION:
Please register by March 7, 2016 here: http://conta.cc/1pl0MZj
Seats are limited.
QUESTIONS:
Interested students can direct their questions to Andreea Cotoranu, acotoranu@pace.edu or 914-773-3193