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Student Opportunities

How Might You Design Your World?

Work at the center, take a , or lead a special project with Design for America. There are many ways to explore your interests, develop your skills and help design a better community.

The Center for Design Thinking is led by a group of over 20 . Many workshops are delivered for students, by students. In addition to presenting workshops, student catalysts work on a wide variety of special projects. If you are interested in an on-campus job or special project internship, check out the for posted positions or email Danielle Lake to discuss how you can get involved.

Example Special Projects

  • Event planning
  • Social media
  • Research
  • Data analysis
  • Photography / Videography
a group of 23 students and center for design thinking director danielle lake posing for a group photo at the front of the design thinking classroom space
The spring 2026 student design catalyst team

Design for America

Design for America (DfA) is a student-led and faculty-mentored organization that focuses on tackling social challenges on campus and in the community using the design thinking process. DfA ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is one of 40 university chapters across the U.S. Since its launch in 2019, DfA ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has led two projects: an accessibility map for visitors to the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ campus and a YMCA Innovation Project.

We are currently looking for new DfA officers and members. Get in touch with faculty mentor Danielle Lake if you have an idea for a student-led project that DfA should work on.