Empowering the Future Workforce: Design Thinking Workshop with LEGO®
Sunday September 1, 2024 | 14:30 – 18:00 | Room T4
This workshop empowers engineers and scientists to thrive in the robotics and automation design revolution. Through hands-on activities with LEGO®s, you’ll gain the skills to design innovative and impactful solutions.
1. Design Thinking:
- User-Centric Design: Develop empathy to users, understanding their needs and challenges.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Learn to brainstorm and explore solutions for real-world challenges.
- Rapid Prototyping: Craft physical prototypes to quickly test and refine your ideas.
- Collaborative Innovation: Master teamwork skills essential for successful development in multidisciplinary teams.
2. 21st Century Skills:
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Sharpen your ability to analyze complex challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Learn to leverage data to make informed choices for your designs.
- Effective Communication: Master communication and collaboration within diverse teams with varying technical backgrounds.
3. Human-Centered Development:
- Designing with Purpose: Explore the power of technology to address critical humanitarian challenges and improve lives.
- Ethical Considerations: Integrate ethical principles and social responsibility into your designs.
- Building Sustainable Solutions: Consider the environmental and social impact of your designs. Become a leader in the future of work. Design solutions that address real-world needs, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and promoting positive humanitarian impact.
Organizers
Pía Torres
Growtec Co-Founder | Roboteam Co-Founder | Professor at Di Tella University (Argentina) | E-mail: pia.torres@ieee.org
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piatorres/
e-mail: pia.torres@ieee.org
Electronics Engineer. Management Specialization.
PMI®️-PMP/SAFe®️/CSM®️ Certifications
University Professor and Social Entrepreneur
Expert in innovation, digital transformation, process automation and project management of Engineering and Technology projects in several industries: Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, IT, etc.
Affiliations:
– Academic: Professor at Di Tella University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
– IEEE: IEEE Sr. Member & HKN Member – IEEE RAS Argentina Section Chapter Chair –
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Member – IEEE Industry Applications Board
Member – IEEE Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
– Industry: Sr. Project Manager at Globant
– Entrepreneurship: Growtec & Roboteam Co-Founder
Romina Fairbairn
Growtec Co-Founder | Roboteam Co-Founder | Professor at Di Tella University (Argentina) | E-mail: romina.fair@ieee.org
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romina-fairbairn/
e-mail: romina.fair@ieee.org
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
University Professor and Social Entrepreneur
Expert in education and skills development. Facilitator of STEM workshops for children, adolescents and adults
LEGO®️ Education Academy Certified Teacher Trainer
Affiliations:
– Academic: Professor at Di Tella University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
– IEEE: IEEE EdSoc Argentina Past Chair
– Industry: Cross Talent Planning Coordinator at Galileo Latam (former Technisys)
– Entrepreneurship: Growtec & Roboteam Co-Founder
Contact
Inquiries concerning submissions and suggestions for diversity and inclusion activities may be directed to the diversity and inclusion cochairs.
