Solve Social Justice Issues with
Engineering and Computer Science!
Form a team. Identify a social issue. Conceptualize a solution. Pitch your idea. Win prize money!
March 17, 2027
News
ECS Welcome Day
September 23, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ ECS Quad
Visit the ESJ booth at ECS Welcome Day to meet the organizers, learn about the competition, and register to receive more information and updates.
Info Session
October 6-7, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ E11
Learn more about the competition and meet like-minded ECS students interested in addressing social justice issues. Plus, free pizza!
Competition Day
March 17, 2027
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ TSU Pavilion A
Join us for the ESJ competition showcase and see student teams present their work addressing social justice issues through engineering.
Student Teams
Form a group of 4 - 6 ECS students to conceptualize ECS solutions to address a social justice issue.
Mentoring
Teams will get support from ECS faculty mentors and attend workshops to plan, design, and present their solutions.
Competition
Pitch your idea to a panel of industry professionals to win grant money for further development.
Timeline
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Information Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ E11
October 6-7, 2026
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Social Justice Design Workshop
Details coming soon
Fall 2026
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ECS Entrepreneurship Workshop
Details coming soon
Spring 2027
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Competition
1:00 - 5:00 pm @ TSU Pavilion A
March 17, 2027
Examples of Social Justice Issues
There are several social justice issues around us. Here are some examples you might consider for your projects: