Social Innovation Bootcamp
Social Innovation Bootcamp gives Vanderbilt and Nashville community Partners the opportunity to explore social innovation through an introduction to the social innovation landscape from design thinking to field application. Participants will engage in a 4-session, half-day, crash course where they will experience hands on learning and expand their social innovation network to become equipped with the necessary tools and skills to drive social change.
Are you interested in learning more about this program for the Fall semester? Click here to fill out our interest form.
Upcoming Bootcamp dates and topics:
-Sept 20th - Climate Resilience Bootcamp
-Oct 18th - Biomimicry Bootcamp
-Nov 1st - Social Innovation Bootcamp
-Nov 15th - Student Leadership Bootcamp
Program Information
There are 30 spots available. The bootcamp is open to all participants, including Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff, local college students, community partners, etc.
To inquire about any program, book an appointment with Dan Drogosh at dan.drogosh@vanderbilt.edu.
The half-day crash course is divided into four sessions:
- Session 1: “Intro to Social Innovation” - Root cause of social issues, reflection on personal interest for issues.
- Session 2: “Intro to Systems Thinking” - Complexities of societal problems, differences in lived experiences, mapping out a system.
- Session 3: “Intro to Equity-Centered Design” - Importance of stakeholders, leveraging relationships for change.
- Session 4: “Social Innovation Canvas Model” - Professional pathways, roadmap to move forward with skills/network.