GSIF Conceptual Framework Team: Sammy Powers, Ami Yoshimura, Brianna Wanbaugh, Tri Nguyen, Jake Donoghue Develop a systems framework for the Global Social Impact Fellowship contrasting it with traditional programs. Figure 1: Traditional classrooms In a traditional classroom, students typically attend lectures, complete assignments, study for exams vigorously and receive a degree once they have […]
GSIF Blog Post #9
Team: COPRA Grand vision Increase the income of 3.5 million Filipino coconut farmers Filipino coconuts farmers should be able to earn a livable wage No Filipino coconuts farmers should live below $2/day Develop a conceptual framework that captures your vision of how your innovation and the ensemble/coalition you build around it will address […]
GSIF Blog #8
Ami Yoshimura and Asgar Ali If you are the Chief of Police for Afghanistan, what solution would you develop to pay the cops that are actually working, reduce corruption, and boost their morale. If I were to develop a solution for the Chief of Police for Afghanistan for paying good working cops and reducing corruption, […]
GSIF Blog #7
Q1: Describe at least 5 partnerships with individuals and/or organizations that have been formed to support your project and that impact the success or failure of your venture. Please identify partnerships at the individual, team, and Lehigh / GSIF level. 1.What constituted the partnership? 2.How did the partner help you? How did you help […]
GSIF Blog #6
Q1 (Individual) List ten specific ways in which your teaming approach has changed/ evolved since you started, teamwork skills you have developed, and lessons you have learned Since our team has an Engineering and Science/Business team, we have ensured that we have meetings every other week with each team and our advisors as well. Especially […]
GSIF Blog Post #5
Team: COPRA Members: Ami Yoshimura, Michelle Hu, Sammantha Powers, Jake Donoghue, Brianna Wanbaugh, Tri Nguyen, Brianna Cimaglia, Rozhin Zahrouni Top 20 FAQs and Answers What happens to the middlemen if you eliminate them in the supply chain? (Ami) A: At this stage, we don’t have a concrete answer yet, because we […]
GSIF Blog #4, Ethical Decision-Making and Grassroots Diplomacy Case 3: Sept 17
Team members: Jacques Pelman, Rozhin Zahrouni, Nathaly Rodriguez, Ami Yoshimura Ethical Decision-Making Step 1: Determine the facts in the situation-obtain all of the unbiased facts possible. Clearly state the ethical issue. 35% of children have stunted growth The research group received a grant The longer the mothers breastfeed the more likely the babies are […]
CINQ 388: Inquiry to Impact Workshop Series GSIF Blog Post #3
Ami Yoshimura CINQ 388: Inquiry to Impact Workshop Series Grassroots Diplomacy Case 2: Sept 10 Step 1: Determine the facts in the situation – obtain all of the unbiased facts possible. Clearly state the ethical issue. There are limited resources / there weren’t enough wrapped gifts for every kid. Neither Jack nor the staff bought […]
Ethical Decision-Making Methodology – GSIF Blog #2
Ami Yoshimura Ethical Decision-Making Methodology – GSIF Blog #2 9/2/20 Step 1: Determine the facts in the situation – obtain all of the unbiased facts possible. Clearly state the ethical issue. There are disease-causing pathogens in their water In order to test the water and understand the source of water […]
GSIF: CINQ 378 Ethical Decision Making Blog Post #1
Ami Yoshimura GSIF: CINQ 378 Ethical Decision Making Blog Post #1 Relevant facts: The syringe with the auto-disable function is more costly, to the point where it may be unaffordable for hospitals and clinics If the auto-disable feature exists, the potential for the spread of disease decreases If the auto-disable feature doesn’t exists, the potential […]