Get a glimpse into the cutting-edge research and impactful advancements Princeton researchers are creating as they pitch their ventures for a chance to win a share of $60,000 in prize money. This event showcases STEM and Humanities solutions that have the potential for commercialization and cultural or societal impact — including presentations by Lecturer in Theater Aaron Landsman and Lecturer in Theater Chesney Snow.
Participants will be presenting projects focused on:
STEM
- Novel software that simplifies and standardizes music creation.
- Using the power of light to stimulate wound healing.
- Using robots to streamline and enhance package delivery services.
- A breakthrough 4D printing technology.
Humanities and Social Sciences
- A documentary film addressing systemic racial violence and the controversial medical diagnosis “excited delirium syndrome,” often used to defend police violence against those in Black and Brown communities.
- Integrating science and the arts to enhance law enforcement training and build trust within communities — Performing the Peace by Chesney Snow
- Understanding and teaching the impact of gaming on cultures, economies, and global communities.
- A creative approach to civic engagement — School for Participation by Aaron Landsman
Admission
Free & Open to the public. Advance registration encouraged.
