Step 1: Project selection & Team formation

Students engage in a Project Selection activity where they rank their project preferences based on interest and expertise. Interdisciplinary teams of 4-5 students are formed to foster diverse collaboration. Assigned faculty mentors and company representatives are introduced to guide the teams throughout the project.

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Step 2: Goal setting & Collaboration agreement

Students review a base Collaboration Agreement document outlining expectations for teamwork, roles, decision-making, and communication. They provide comments, suggest improvements, and refine the agreement to fit their team's working style. Once finalized, all team members confirm their commitment to the agreement.

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Step 3: Research & Strategy development

Students conduct research, apply classroom learning, and refine strategies in preparation for project execution. They leverage sustainability concepts, AI Bootcamp insights, and expert guidance from faculty and company mentors.

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Step 4: Peer review on early research

Students submit an initial research summary and receive peer feedback on depth, feasibility, and sustainability impact. Constructive feedback helps refine their approach before further development.

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Step 5: Midpoint internal review & Group evaluation

Teams submit a structured project update to faculty mentors, receiving feedback using a standardized rubric.

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Step 6: Company check-in

Teams engage with company mentors for insights and guidance on their proposed solutions. Feedback from industry professionals helps refine project direction and align deliverables with real-world needs.

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Step 7: Final presentation & Jury panel

Students present their findings and solutions to company representatives and a jury panel of sustainability professionals. The jury will award different prizes (Research, Innovative solution, Greatest Impact, Coup de Coeur). Additionally, the Audience award will be given to the team with the most engaging and well-delivered presentation, as voted by attendees. Each award will contribute extra points to the final grade, reinforcing the importance of excellence in research, innovation, and presentation skills.

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Step 8: Written report submission and assessment

Teams submit a comprehensive report detailing research and conclusions. Faculty supervisors provide feedback and grade the report using a standardized rubric evaluating research depth, feasibility, impact, and professionalism.

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Step 9: Final group evaluation & reflection

A final group evaluation is conducted to assess team contributions throughout the project. Students reflect on their personal learning, teamwork experience, and application of knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges.

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