CLab:India Innovation Studio 1

1-3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Each year, this studio-based course examines a different problem facing India. The course is taught through a multidisciplinary lens and operates in partnership with Indian government and civil society stakeholders to design, prototype and implement a solution on the ground. The course is taught by Irfan Nooruddin and Mark Giordano. The studio is designed to be a year-long course (Fall, Spring). Students are expected to enroll both semesters. The course explores the political, economic, sociological, historical, and ethical dimensions of the chosen topic while teaching students the skills required for the development and implementation of potential solutions. Students design their solutions in teams and work closely with experts in the field and government and civil society stakeholders. Funding permitting and based on performance in the class, selected students could be offered the opportunity to travel to India. Permission of the instructors is required for enrollment. If you are interested, please e-mail Irfan (in62@georgetown.edu) and Mark (mg1382@georgetown.edu) short responses to the following questions: a) Why us? What is it about the India Innovation Studio that attracts you? b) Why you? What could you bring to the studio? What are your passions, interests, and skills? Any relevant background in India? Can you commit to both semesters?