Tiger Challenge helps students and community partners build more equitable and joyful societies. Taking place inside and outside of the classroom, students and advisers address complex societal issues in partnership with nonprofit and government partners. Teams develop lasting innovations across education, health, sustainability, social justice, and civic life.
The program is grounded in design thinking, a body of techniques that unlocks empathy, creativity, collaboration, and open-mindedness. Learn about the design thinking methodology.
Innovation through innovation can take many paths, and so can Tiger Challenge. Opportunities include:
- A nine-week, hands-on summer experience
- The Community Project Studio course for academic credit
- Independent work where students conduct impact evaluations of their designs
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tiger Challenge Summer Program will be on hiatus until Summer 2026. Email Stephanie Landers with any questions.
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Sep 04, 2024
In The News
The Princeton Alumni Weekly features the Tiger Challenge summer program's work with the Princeton Emergency Services Offices.
Aug 12, 2024
Feature Story
Jun 20, 2024
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Feb 22, 2024
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2024 Social Impact Showcase
The seven-person cohort of impact designers presented their recommendations to the municipality, community stakeholders, and campus partners at the Tiger Challenge Social Impact Showcase.
The Tiger Challenge program members spoke with residents, gathered data, analyzed research, and built prototypes that can significantly impact the population.
Community-minded undergraduates worked with the Princeton Municipality and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to design interventions to bridge the gap between the municipality and the Princeton community.
Contacts
Design Program Manager; Lecturer, Keller Center