
Kingsport STREAM Lab
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During this particular lab, the participants were asked to envision a better world for both themselves and their community by exploring the world’s land, sea, and air ecosystems. By erasing their own biases and scanning the environment, they slowing began to uncover the issues at hand. They used the time to develop concepts for short-term and long-term sustainable solutions that would impact the world around them.
The 25 elementary school students and approximately 20 middle school students worked together to learn through exploration, search for opportunities, and design their solutions all the while learning more about STEM and creative careers. The multi-day workshop offered the students a chance to learn how to use basic visualization techniques and nonlinear thinking to build self-confidence, presentation skills, and concept development all the while having fun. To wrap up the immersive experience they showcased their learning through the development of a digital portfolio.
SHiFT partnered with Kingsport City Schools to develop STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) educational experiences that spark interest and inspire students across all grade levels through hands-on, project-based learning in the areas of chemistry, digital media, engineering, environmental exploration, the arts, and design.
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Disruptive Collaboration
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Working with the MBA program from Otterbein University, Aether presented a 2-day LAB – Disruptive Collaboration: a primer on lean research and strategy. The intent was to help the MBA students understand the value design has across the organization and provide them with tools for disruptive collaboration. Starting with Aether’s Pre-search™ tool, participants examined how… Read More…

Aether/Hatch Sketch Lab: Costa Rica
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Partner: Hatch/Sketching Lab Date & Location: October 26-28, 2017 / La Libertad Park, San Jose, Costa Rica Participants: Around 20 multidisciplinary group of college students in various design fields / professional designers: industrial, graphic, architecture/ educators/government workers / social workers __ ages ranged from early 20s-60s Overview: Partnering with Hatch/Sketching Lab in San Jose Costa… Read More…