In as little as five years, the Atlantic Ocean could be right outside Charlie’s front door in New York City. Charlie’s documentary film treatment investigates the consequences of rising sea levels and the most vulnerable areas of his city. He advocates for solutions to rising sea levels and inspires climate action to preserve coastal communities across the globe.
The pandemic brought on a new normal for us all. In his documentary film treatment, Jacob investigates the rising popularity of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic and reports on unique difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic posed for previously homeschooled students. He draws on his research and experiences to share steps to restore routine and return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally unsustainable industries in the world. For her final project in the Sustainable Fashion Lab, Amanda demonstrates how innovation and effort can lead to stunning solutions to the industry's waste issue. These patchwork jeans make sustainability synonymous with style!
Ever wondered how design and architecture can be vehicles to raise awareness about issues that threaten the well-being of our communities? In this interview, Anouk cuts to the core about what motivates the work of Studio KCA, an environmentally-minded architecture and design firm led by Jason Klimoski and Lesley Chang. With editing prowess and production creativity, Anouk highlights their most curious project — a 9 meter tall whale sculpture made of plastic collected out of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Queer rights in America have a turbulent past and a surprisingly troubled present. For her final project in the Democracy Action Lab, Lucy explores a sinister and unjust legal loophole called the LGBTQ Panic Defense. Her video — written, produced, directed, and edited by her — takes us through the intricacies of the panic defense and documents the state of queer rights in today’s America.
Interested in learning about alternative biofuel sources that can help minimize human impacts on the environment? Well look no further! For her Climate Action Lab final project, St. Louis junior Sifa dove into the world of sea kelp and explored how it might hold the key to safe, clean and sustainable energy for our future! This Digital Portfolio highlights Sifa’s process of researching, crafting, and directing her very own climate action plan.
Environmentally-conscious creatives now have yet another way to participate in the climate movement: creating plastic-filled amigurumis, which are knit or crocheted animal toys originating from the Japanese art form amigurumi. For her final project in the Climate Action Lab, Bloomfield senior Jahel demonstrates how to make amigurumis while cleaning plastic pollution from our ocean. Instead of stuffing her amigurumis with environmentally unfriendly stuffing, Jahel brilliantly combines artisanship with activism by stuffing her creatures with plastic waste. In this Digital Portfolio, explore Jahel’s process of devising, researching, and presenting her climate action plan.
Olive’s podcast introduction says it best: “We all know how important it is to spend time with family...but sometimes families have to go through hardships when we lose someone important to us.”
In this intimate and vulnerable conversation between aunt and niece, Olive and Aunt Kara share in the grief of the recent loss of Aunt Kara’s son, a young boy the same age as Olive, who recently died from Cancer. In this profound story of loss and appreciation, this podcast reveals the importance of two of the most important elements of interview: care and listening.
For her final project in our Democracy Action Lab, 11th grader Iqra from Cranston, RI creates video PSA of the modern history of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. From the Stonewall Riots in 1969 to the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015, watch to learn Iqra's take on this important thread in our history.
“We the people are using our rights to revolt. With a justice mindset, we can achieve anything.”
Ever wanted to bring some life back into a piece of your parent’s old clothes? Well, 10th grader Panchami from Banglore, India did just that, transforming pieces of her mother’s old sari into revamped shirts and matching earrings for her final project in our Sustainable Fashion Lab. Watch this video on Panchami’s project to see the magic of sustainable fashion!
8th grader Tyra from Brooklyn, NY conducts a podcast interview with her brother David about being a Freshman at the University of Virginia. They discuss the transition to college, racism on campus, and more. Listen to Tyra’s interview below!
Cuatro, Grade 10, New York, NY
10th grader Cuatro from New York, NY interviews Architectural Digest Editor-in-Chief Amy Astley for his Art of the Interview podcast. They discuss her journey from being a passionate ballerina to world-renowned journalist and how the world of fantasy, books, and words continues to inspire her. Listen to the 3-minute interview below!
