“Challenges of Community of Engagement Teaching and Research”

Dr. Miné Hashas-Degertekin, Associate AIA, School of Architecture, Kennesaw State University   
Dr. Miné Hashas-Degertekin has been teaching urban design studio in gentrifying neighborhoods for years. While it is fun to develop community-based design solutions for economic, environmental and social equity, the process is not without challenges. The presentation will include challenges and lessons from these studies.

“(Re)defining Sustainable Fashion Education Through Activism and Care”

Sara Idacavage, PhD Candidate, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors, University of Georgia  
This presentation will provide examples of how educators can overcome barriers related to sustainable fashion education by reframing sustainability as a community-focused care practice that people should continually work towards rather than focusing on a singular end goal.

“Bringing Context and Emotional Learning: A Social-Technical Project-Based Approach with SDGs”

Dr. Raghuram Pucha, Principal Academic Professional, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech 
How do we engage students with human and community-centered design projects in a freshman engineering design course? A socio-technical project-based approach with SDGs by combining concept, context, and authentic activity will be discussed.