ImPactful Sandbox: Recent Episodes

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Welcome to the Impactful Sandbox, the podcast where teen students discuss innovation in solving local and global challenges using the Pactful app and a design thinking process. Listen to amazing teens communicate how they understand, ideate, prototype and pitch their way to innovative solutions.

The Impactful Sandbox is a collaborative program from the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego and Cloudcast Media.

For more information, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Reef, Alex, Maddox, Arren, and Isabel engaging in an incredible conversation on "Life Below Water" with Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, a co-creator of the ImPactful Sandbox program.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. This group of students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Life Below Water." Team NEMO CHAMPS targeted their creative flow towards the development of AquaBOTS, underwater robots which will clean the oceans.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 5 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Heather, Alex, Johannes, Joseph, and Tiago engaging in an incredible conversation on "Life On Land" with Alisha Fritts of the World Wildlife Fund. (Special thanks to the Fleet Science Center for arranging for Alisha to join the students).

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. This group of students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Life On Land." Team CAP 6 targeted their creative flow towards an information app for animal conservation, animal extinctions, and behaviors which lead toward a more sustainable ecosystem.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 5 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Noah, Lorenzo, Scarlett, and Enya engaging in an incredible conversation on "Good Health & Wellbeing" with Dr. Lynelle Boamah, the just recently retired Director of the US Navy's Maritime Operations, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Another important member of the team is Rayshawn, who was not present during the recording but made a great contribution in helping prepare for the episode.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. This group of students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health & Wellbeing." Team "5 Great People + 1" targeted their creative flow towards the development of an interactive, informational, and fun website educating teens on the danger of vaping.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 5 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ariel, William, Naima, Williana, Doruk and Brynja engaging in an incredible conversation on "Clean Water & Sanitation" with Dr. Goran
Bozinovic, the Founder and CEO of the Boz Institute.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. This group of students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Clean Water & Sanitation." Team "5 Great People + 1" targeted their creative flow towards the development of an interactive, informational, and fun website educating teens on the danger of vaping.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 5 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Nia, Amyrah, Nyla, Von, and Branden engaging in an incredible conversation on "Quality Education" with Al Love, a long time leader with the San Diego County Office of Education

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. This group of students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Quality Education." Team Future Equalizers targeted their creative flow towards the development of a transportation app to make it easier on students and families to get to and from school.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 5 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Gladwin, Jay, Shane, and Tate engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Alejandrina Navarro, the Director of Patient Engagement at San Ysidro Health

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 4, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Terminators targeted their creative flow towards "CRISPy CRISPR." a gene editing tool to end cystic fibrosis.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 4 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Isabella Wilches, Giada, and Miyana engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Latanya Runnells, Program Manager, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Heath America.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 4, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team "Bones & Brains" targeted their creative flow towards an app to provide widely accessible mental health support for teens. They call their app "Bones & Brains Therapy."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 4 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Shreyasi Mukund, Vivaan Bharadwaj, Arianna Cano, and Keith Miller engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Dr. Matt Kritz, UCSD Athletics Director of Human Performance.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 4, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team VASK Development targeted their creative flow towards an app to foster a supportive community of "athletes serving athletes" needing help with mindset, mental health, academics, and more. They are calling their app "CommYOUnity."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 4 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Kay'Lei, Issac, JiNyoung, JC, and Geo engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Mayumi Douglass, a Marriage and Family Therapist, who is a Clinical Supervisior at Monte Vista High School as well as a Lecturer at University of San Diego and SDSU.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 4, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Thera Musica targeted their creative flow towards an app to personalize music to ones mood, an app they call "Thera Musica."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 4 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Jaxon Wolfe, John Preito, Lorianna Liu, Andrew, and Andy engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Jose "Chapulin" Salas, an undefeated professional boxer and potential future world champion!

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 4, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team "The Ring Masters" targeted their creative flow towards an app and public service campaign for healthy living called " Young @ HEART."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, Cloudcast Media and its SchoolCAST program. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 4 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation through their Level Up program.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Yovela, Alex, and Pablo engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Alejandrina Navarro, the Director of Patient Engagement at San Ysidro Health

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 3, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Equal targeted their creative flow towards "Transportation Challenges In Healthcare."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Create Purpose joined during this season to enrich the experience with storytelling techniques, mindfulness, and plant recreation activities. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 3 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Neelu and Paola engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Desiree Shapiro, the Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSD.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 3, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Access for All specifically targeted their creative flow towards "Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Students."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Create Purpose joined during this season to enrich the experience with storytelling techniques, mindfulness, and plant recreation activities. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 3 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ellie, Kai, and Alexis engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being being with Latanya Runnells, the Program Manager of Mental Health First Aid at Mental Health America.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 3, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Minds In Motion specifically targeted their creative flow towards creating a "Mental Health Bridge for Teens."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Create Purpose joined during this season to enrich the experience with storytelling techniques, mindfulness, and plant recreation activities. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 3 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Tom, Amir, and Ben engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with the UCSD Athletic Director of Human Performance, Ed Hiner

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 3, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Dream specifically targeted their creative flow towards "The Importance of Sleep."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Create Purpose joined during this season to enrich the experience with storytelling techniques, mindfulness, and plant recreation activities. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 3 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ben and Milaina engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with retired Navy SEAL and author, Ed Hiner.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to amplify their communication skills by learning from local leaders with domain expertise on a variety of global and local challenges. During Season 3, the students choose to explore how to tackle the challenge of "Good Health and Well Being." Team Iron Minds specifically targeted their creative flow towards "Social Media Addiction."

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Create Purpose joined during this season to enrich the experience with storytelling techniques, mindfulness, and plant recreation activities. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 3 of the Impactful Sandbox was provided by the San Diego Foundation.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org, www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/jacobs-institute/ or www.cloudcastmedia.us.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Lev, Lola, Isaac, and Heili engaging in an incredible conversation on homelessness and social justice with Shane Harris, President/CEO, People's Association of Justice Advocates.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 2 of the Impactful Sandbox was provide by the San Diego Foundation and Youth Adult Equilibrium.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Dillon, Trenton, Christian, and Zayd engaging in an incredible conversation on special education inequality with Rebekka Jez, Assistant Professor, Department of Learning and Teaching at the University of San Diego.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 2 of the Impactful Sandbox was provide by the San Diego Foundation and Youth Adult Equilibrium.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Aiden, Yari, Mateo, and Sofia engaging in an incredible conversation on issues impacting the LQBTQ community with Fernando Lopez, the Executive Director of San Diego Pride.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 2 of the Impactful Sandbox was provide by the San Diego Foundation and Youth Adult Equilibrium.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Farizah, CJ, and Pablo engaging in an incredible conversation on issues impacting the environment and parks with Brad Krey, Interpretation & Education Program Manager, California State Parks.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 2 of the Impactful Sandbox was provide by the San Diego Foundation and Youth Adult Equilibrium.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Truman, Kamryn, Makayla engaging in an incredible conversation on single parent households, poverty and refugee support with Casey Myers, Founder & Executive Director, One Digital World

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Funding and support for Season 2 of the Impactful Sandbox was provide by the San Diego Foundation and Youth Adult Equilibrium.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ari, Jacob and Alice engaging in an incredible conversation on issues impacting the LGBT communiity with Fernando Lopez, the Executive Director of San Diego LGBT Pride.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institiute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members JJ, Ryan and Kamilha have an awesome on the challenges of building sustainable communities with Colin Parent.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institiute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Makayla and Cheryl enjoy a very cool conversation from literacy to ending school violence with Jose Cruz, the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institiute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members JJ, Ryan and Kamilha enjoying a broad and engaging conversation with Omar Passons, Director, Office of Homeless Solutions, County of San Diego

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institiute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Lana and Denisse engage in a conversation ranging from mental health to teleheath with Dr. Wendell J. Callahan, the Counseling Program Director and the Professor of Practice at the University of San Diego.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institiute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Cheryl, Trenton and Zayd have a fantastic conversation with the amazing Kirby Brady, the Chief Innovation Officer of the City of San Diego.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunity for the students to learn from leaders working daily in the world of social good.

The Impactful Sandbox is a program developed by the Jacobs Institiute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, Pactful, the social good app, and Cloudcast Media. Funding for the Jacobs Institute has been generously provided by Dr. Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

For more information on this program, including how to bring the ImPactful Sandbox to your school, or for general questions, please visit www.pactful.org.

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Welcome to the ImPactful Sandbox! Jump into the sandbox and listen to Dr. Lisa Dawley, the Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, and Bianca Alvarado, the Education Program Specialist for the Jacobs Institute, discuss their amazing program to inspire teen innovation in solving local and global challenges.

You'll hear them describe how an app for social good, Pactful, combined with design thinking will lead to understanding, ideating, prototyping and pitching cool new solutions to big challenges - all through the minds of innovative teens!

For more information on Pactful and the Jacobs Institute, please visit www.pactful.org