Member university · Cali, Colombia
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Status
- Member of the SUGAR Network
- Location
- Cali, Colombia
- Continent
- South America
- Website
- javeriana.edu.co
SUGAR projects with Javeriana Cali.
STEM finityA subscription box that gets children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths.Pontificia Universidad JaverianaCali CO · Mumbai IN
Problem
52% of students do not pursue STEM careers because they think the subjects are too hard.
What they built
STEM finity delivers periodic, theme-based boxes with hands-on mini projects that combine storytelling and learning, showing STEM as fun and part of daily life.
Impact
Children develop skills and an early interest in STEM fields.
LernyA platform of short practical courses that widens access to higher education in Latin America, for Javeriana Cali.Pontificia Universidad Javeriana CaliCali CO
Problem
How might a flexible, different offer improve access to higher education, given the need for degrees and the changes of the fourth industrial revolution?
What they built
Lerny offers short digital courses for practical and job skills, with an accompaniment programme, sponsorship, an academic guide called Ally and social and networking features.
Impact
Higher education for people in Latin America who lack access today. Javeriana is taking the platform further in its project plan.
E3 Future Learning EnvironmentA smart, student-run learning environment with bookable rooms and a skill-sharing app, for Trinity's E3 Project.E3 Project TCDDublin IE · Cali CO
Problem
What will the learning environment for technology students look like in 2025? The brief sought new educational paradigms, not just an upgrade.
What they built
Students from computer science, engineering and natural sciences share smart rooms managed by student ambassadors. An E3 app books rooms, maker spaces and equipment and lets students share skills.
Impact
A single collaborative student community across three schools, graduates used to industry-like teamwork, and data that can improve how students learn.
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Music BloxAn intuitive tool for children to play and compose music through touch, sound and movement.CarvajalCali CO · Espoo FI
Problem
How to develop creativity through experience in children aged 0 to 12? Carvajal asked for new solutions for the Latin American market.
What they built
Music Blox stimulates hearing, touch and vision as well as a sense of time and kinesthesia, the awareness of body position and movement.
Impact
An easy, fun way to make music that also supports learning to write, read, calculate and tell stories.