Advancing Student Learning and Exchange through International Co-Design of Innovative Solutions with Rural Communities in Guatemala

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
Strategic Partner: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts, United States

Advancing Student Learning and Exchange through International Co-Design of Innovative Solutions with Rural Communities in Guatemala

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will provide students with hands-on, immersive learning experience in designing low-cost technologies to address global poverty challenges. With the support of the Innovation Fund, UVG and MIT will engage seven students from each institution to participate in a short-term study abroad exchange where they will take classes, visit local agencies, and work in their respective host communities. The program is designed to promote a multicultural environment where students can work together in projects to find solutions to problems facing local communities, while developing their professional skills through leadership and teamwork.