2021 Wege Prize Awards Event Program by Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD)

KCAD’s Wege Center for Sustainable Design presents

WEGE PRIZE 2021 collaborating to solve wicked problems

KCAD’s Wege Center for Sustainable Design presents the

2021 WEGE PRIZE AWARDS MAY 21, 2021 MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Bridget Clark Whitney President and Founding CEO Kids’ Food Basket

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Finalist Presentations 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Judges’ Deliberation Lunch Break 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Presentation of Awards 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Judges’ Forum

Komlan Kekeli Batchey from EARTH University in Costa Rica represents his team, Norena Group, on stage at the 2019 Wege Prize Awards. Komlan presented a solution to upcycle food waste into multiple useful products for consumers, including animal feed, plant fertilizers, clothing and other goods.

WEGE PRIZE An initiative of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University’s (KCAD’s) Wege Center for Sustainable Design, Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring college/university students around the world to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries to redesign the way economies work. The Challenge Wege Prize teams must leverage their transdisciplinary makeup to collaboratively design and propose a solution to a wicked problem of their choosing that can, in turn, help solve the wicked problem of transitioning from a linear economic model to a circular economic model. Each team designed and proposed a specific product, service, business/nonproft organization, or other solution that can function within and contribute to a circular economy. The winning solution will possess the greatest elegance and inspire hope for success while exemplifying an acute understanding of the wicked problem’s delicate social complexity. What is a Circular Economy? The economic model of extract-manufacturedispose relies on vast reserves of expendable resources and an environment that can absorb unlimited waste. But simply reducing waste and the consumption of limited resources is not enough. A circular economy provides a tightly looped, restorative economic cycle that aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value, at all times.

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PRESENTING THE STARS OF WEGE PRIZE 2021 These are the students who rose to the challenge. Worked HARD (yes, HARD—in capital letters). Collaborated. Brainstormed. Researched, revised, prototyped, caffeinated, and revised again. These are the problem solvers who dared to wrestle with wicked problems, who found the courage to reach outside their comfort zones to create new knowledge, who had the audacity to pursue the “impossible,” and who found the humility to work not for personal gain, but for the future of all. KCAD’s Wege Center for Sustainable Design congratulates all Wege Prize 2021 participants for their effort, vision, and dedication. Thank you!

AGRITRADE HUB VICTORIA AKWAMAA YEBOAH EARTH University Agricultural Science and Natural Resource Management

PRINCE-CHARLES KUDJORDJI University of Energy and Natural Resources Biological Science

SAMPSON OSEI TUTU AGGREY Kwama Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Agriculture

LINDA MENSAH University of Ghana Political Science and Russian

CHRISTIANA OPPONG BRENYA Kwama Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Geological Engineering

WHAT THEY’RE WORKING ON: Addressing the wicked problem of increased logging in Ghana creating wood waste and sawdust – about 97,000 metric tons annually – and the mismanagement of waste disposal, Agritrade Hub’s solution proposes transforming wood waste into nutrient-based substrates for mushroom production, leading to mushroom compost for use in fertilizing and growing forest and ornamental trees, thereby eliminating all forms of wood waste and mitigating environmental impacts.

FINALIST

BANGA NA REJATU AWUDU University of Ghana BA Philosophy

SANDRA OHENEWAA DJAN University of Professional Studies BS Accounting

ABDUL KARIM MORO University of Seoul BS Computer Science Engineering

ALYA MOHAMMED University of Seoul BS Chemical Engineering

EMMANUEL KWASI KPODJI Zhejiang Normal University BS Computer Science and Technology

WHAT THEY’RE WORKING ON: With the high-waste problem of cashew apples causing bugs, environmental, and economic problems for local farmers in Ghana, Banga Na proposes a solution of adding value to cashew apples by converting the fruit to wine, juice, and organic fertilizer, generating income and employment from waste and improving food security and economic growth in the country.

FINALIST

THE CHILENSIS CAMILA CASTILLO University of Santiago de Chile Business Administration

FRANCO ÁLVAREZ University of Santiago de Chile Physical Engineering

YADIN HERALDO University of Santiago de Chile Business Administration

NAZARETH FLORES PIRADT Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Integral Design

FERNANDA VERA University of Santiago de Chile Chemical Engineering

WHAT THEY’RE WORKING ON: With overcrowding already a wicked problem in Santiago, Chile, the pandemic has aggravated the impact. The Chilensis is developing sound isolators using discarded palm leaves waste to improve the quality of life by providing privacy. Old palm leaves are treated as waste, but they have significant sound isolation properties and help address the challenge while creating a circular economic opportunity.

FINALIST

MUSANA PADDY NSUBUGA Makerere University Mechanical Engineering

AKULU RUTH Ndejje University Economics and Trade Policy

NAKIBUUKA CATHERINE Makerere University Environmental Science

KIKOMEKO IBRAHIM Makerere University Mechanical Engineering

NALWOGA MARTHA Kyambogo University Business Administration

WHAT THEY’RE WORKING ON: Using wood to fuel stoves for cooking has contributed to more than 80% of biomass fuels and deforestation in Uganda, making it a real wicked problem. Musana has created a stove using solar power and water to fuel cooking, eliminating the need for wood fuel and helping reduce deforestation in Uganda. In addition, their solution includes a model to buy or repair used stoves to reuse raw materials.

FINALIST

SUTOTE TENNYSON NKHOMA Earth University Agricultural Science and Natural Resources Management WINFRED NZIKU Earth University Agricultural Science and Natural Resources Management

SAMWEL MPANGALA Hubert Kairuki Memorial University Medicine FAUSTER MUTTANI Water Institute Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering

MIRIAM NYONI Nkhoma University Business Management and Entrepreneurship WHAT THEY’RE WORKING ON: Synthetic pesticides are a wicked problem the world over, extremely harmful to health and the environment. In Tanzania, pesticide residues have been detected in the samples of irrigation water, and Sutote is devising a closed-circle production system for tomatoes using organic pesticides from the Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Diversifolia).

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS AGUACIRC Robert Ganza Mpore, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), Conservation Agriculture Prince Kwizera, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), Conservation Agriculture Yvan Samunani, University of Rwanda, Computer and Software Engineering Jean Francois Munyaneza, Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), Software Engineering Gaëlle Agahozo, Hendrix College, Economics and Computer Science (Double Major)

ALLEVIATE Zan Butt, Mcmaster University, Electrical Engineering Sarah Tran, Western University, Software Engineering Anusha Samarabandu, Western University, Software Engineering Peter Poydenko, Wilfred Laurier University, Data Science Hitesh Arulnesan, York University, Commerce

B-RENEWED Mariam, Ewha Womens Univerity, Atmospheric Sciences and Engineering Ahmed Tahmid Raihan, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, Photogrammetry und GeoInformatics Md. Shawket Arafat, Government College of Commerce, Chattogram, Business Studies Ragib Ishrak Galib, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Ahmed Aidid, North South University, Business Administration

BIODIGESTER Abdulmuiz Adam, Federal University of Technology Minna, BS Mechanical Engineering Abdulyekeen Adebisi, Kyungpook National University, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Faridat Raji, Federal University of Technology Minna, Chemical Engineering Mohammed Mohammed, Federal University of Technology Minna, Civil Engineering Fatimah Abdulkareem, Federal University of Technology Minna, Biology Education

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS BIOGROW Susana Moncada Garcia, University of Calgary, Sustainable Energy Development Ian Choveaux, University of Calgary, Sustainable Energy Development Kali Sayers, University of Calgary, Chemical Engineering Kayla Brehon, University of Calgary, Sustainable Energy Development Aaraby Mohanathas, University of Calgary, Sustainable Energy Development

CIRCULAR BUILDING Thomas Eberle, UAS Technikum Vienna, Renewable Urban Energy Systems Anna Staeudlin, University of Vienna, Chemistry Korbinian Rothermel, University of Applied Science Augsburg, Energy Efficient Planning and Building Stefan Limmer, University of Applied Science Augsburg, Energy Efficient Planning and Building Georg Walter, Technical University Vienna, Civil Engineering

CIRCULAR ECONOMY Filmon Asefa, Adigrat University, Mechanical Engineering Nigus Abay, Aksum University, Economics Hiluf Kalayu, Mekelle University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Meseret Assefa, Mekelle University, Marketing Management Tadele Tasew, Mekelle University, Aquatic and Fish Ecology

CYCLO Loren Sandoval Arteaga, Webster University, Strategic Communications Valentyn Trehub, Webster University, International Relations and Economics (Double Major) Anastasiia Hizenko, Webster University, Business Administration Kevin Ntarindwa, Webster University, Business Administration Karim Elatraby, Webster University, Finance

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS ECOFORM Ashin James, University of Waterloo, Economics Saisha Rao, Carnegie Mellon University, Business Analytics Firdaus Ahmed Choudhury, Pennsylvania State University, Computer Science Tasha Joseph, University of Birmingham Dubai, Accounting and Finance Vini Amit Rupchandani, American University of Sharjah, Psychology

GREEN PAPER SOLUTIONS Fred Wanjala, Makerere University, Mechanical Engineering Ian Kakaire, Makerere University, Mechanical Engineering Mary Santa Imede, Makerere University, Mechanical Engineering Thomas Balizzakiwa, Makerere University, Medicine and Surgery Modern Akoragye, Makerere University, Biomedical Laboratory Technology

HOTFOREST Cassidy Grobbel , Michigan Technological University , Chemical Engineering Dan Unglenieks , Michigan Technological University, Natural Resources Management Abbey Herndon, Michigan Technological University, Sustainable Bioproducts Chris Wozniak, Michigan Technological University, Mechanical Engineering Wynter Rowan, Michigan Technological University, Environmental Engineering

JETLAG Yetian Cao, Politecnico di Milano, Service System Design Hongmiao Liang, Politecnico di Milano, Integrated Product Design Haonan Liao, Politecnico di Milano, Service System Design Yu Lai, Center for Digital Media, Digital Media Wanrui Zheng, University of Bergen, Design - Visual Communication

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS MATOOKE REPUBLIC Stacy Burungi, Makerere University, Electrical Engineering Edwin Kavuma, Makerere University, Biotechnology Solomon Gobba, Makerere University, Biomedical Sciences David Bakka, Makerere University, International Business Ivy Naggayi, Makerere University, Telecommunications Engineering

OREBIT Jason Marcelino, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Aviation Engineering Rama Adiputra, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Civil Engineering Giovanny Boy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Civil Engineering Daveena Jani, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, International Shipping and Transport Logistics Denissa Callista Vitae, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Product Design

OUROGAMI Kovic Odhiambo, University of Minnesota, Statistical Practice Azion White, University of Minnesota, Biochemistry Abby Assefa, Concordia University, Marketing Kabor Namarra, North Dakota State University, Computer Engineering Raajii Daniel, Yale University, Economics

PLANT SPACE Eugene Haremana, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), Conservation Agriculture Theoneste Niyomushumba, Ashesi University, Business Administration Diane Kabanyana, Birmingham-Southern College, Business Administration and Economics Emmanuel Tuyishime, United Arab Emirates University, Electrical Engineering Shamuel Kulondwa, Ashesi University, Business Administration

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS PLUSTREAT Putri Amalia, Universitas Terbuka, English Literature Nurfitria Handayani, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Industrial Engineering Ari Adrianto, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Chemical Engineering Naufal Salsabil, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Industrial Engineering Maeva Putri, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Industrial Engineering

RECIPE FOR LEFTOVERS Bertha Leticia Treviño Elizondo, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Engineering Sciences Andrea Cantú Garza, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Business Administration Bernardo Bello Castañeda, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Business Administration Israel Zuñiga de la Mora, Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México, Mathematics Iqui Balam Heredia Marin, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mechatronics Engineering

RENAISSANCE E-RECYCLERS Isaac Oloruntimilehin, University of Ilorin, Urban and Regional Planning Isaac Popoola, University of Lagos, Petroleum Engineering Grace Abikoye, University of Ilorin, Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Temiladeola Oladugba, University of Lagos, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Favour Adekogbe, University of Lagos, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

ROWAN REFRESH Christopher Contos, Rowan University, Electrical & Computer Engineering Kyril Kavetsky, Rowan University, Physics Jonathan Phan, Rowan University, Accounting and Management Information Systems (Double Major) Ethan Strong, Rowan University, Political Science and Philosophy (Dual Degrees) Dylan Laureys, Rowan University, Marketing

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS SAFIR Osama Abdelwahed, Alexandria University, Physics minor in Chemistry Rami El-Deiry, Alexandria University, Biochemistry Mai El-shabrawy, Alexandria University, Microbiology Ziad Tereq, Mansoura University, Systems and Communication Engineering Amir Wagih, Alexandria University, Business Analytics

SMART WASTE UPCYCLERS Kafilat Adedeji , University of Ibadan, Mycology Khadijat Adedeji, Lagos State University, Communication Studies Sheriff Lamidi, Lagos State University, Mechanical Engineering Kazeem Adedeji, University of Llorin, Mathematics AbdulKareem Adedeji , University of Osun State, Civil Engineering

SMART WORLD Ndayishimiye Elysee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Integrated Science Benjamin Niyodusenga, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Integrated Science Atosha Genevieve Iranyuze, Kepler University, Healthcare Management Faustin Mukunzi, Earth University, Agricultural Science Japhet Ingeri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Integrated Science

SUSTAINAPPILITY TEAM Alessandra Sallier de La Tour, Leiden University, International Studies Johanna Philipp, Leiden University, International Studies Chloe Allowitz, Leiden University, International Relations and Organisations Julia Mazurkiewicz, Leiden University, International Relations and Organisations Maria Piatkowska, Bristol University, Engineering

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS TEAM SUBSTRATE Emmanuel Hanyabui, University of Cape Coast, (M.Phil) Land Use and Environmental Science Samuel Obeng Apori, Uganda Martyrs University, Agroecology Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu, Kenyatta University, Environmental Studies (Climate Change and Sustainability) Emmanuel Anobir Mensah, University of Cape Coast, (M.Phil) Agricultural Extension Gaëlle Agahozo, University of Cape Coast, BS Agriculture

THE LAST FRONTIER Sam Hartman, Savannah College of Art and Design, Design for Sustainability Tommy Ercoli, University of Pittsburgh, International Development Sarah Kathryn Clark, Savannah College of Art and Design, Design for Sustainability Charles Wallace, University of Florida, Forest Resources and Conservation Juan Florez, Savannah College of Art and Design, Industrial Design

UTAH PEACH RESCUE Lara Gale, Utah State University, Applied Economics Isaac Farley, Maryland Institute College of Art, Social Design Matt Haines, Utah State University, Applied Economics Rebecca Merrell, Utah State University, Bioregional Planning Saul Karamesines, Utah State University, Bioregional Planning

WASTEZON Ghislain Irakoze , African Leadership University, International Business and Trade Kudakwashe Paradzayi, Harare Institute of Technology, Software Engineering Jacqueline Mukarukundo, African Leadership University, International Business and Trade Yvon Ukwishaka, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Integrated Science Leon Cedrick Igiraneza, African Leadership University, Global Challenges

2021 PARTICIPATING TEAMS WATER SPRINKLERS Marie Merci Uwimbabazi, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), Conservation Agriculture Boniface Nsengiyumva, Ashesi University, Electrical Engineering Desange Uwera, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), Conservation Agriculture Sam Karimba Niyibizi, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Integrated Science, minor in Food Science and Technology Bella Honorine Masabo, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Government and Sustainability

ZERO Giulia Castro, São Paulo State University, Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology Carolina Borges, Universidad de São Paulo, Medical Physics Ana Chinchilla, Universidad de São Paulo, Design David Liem, Faculdade de Informática e Administração Paulista (FIAP), Information Systems Evandro Castro Júnior, Universidad de São Paulo, Aeronautical Engineering

THE JUDGES Just like the student teams, these five design thinkers have chased possibilities and broken new ground by converging their unique perspectives, knowledge, and talents. Together, they’ll determine which solution inspires the greatest hope for success. Christopher Carter

Christopher Carter is an educator, a seasoned animator/story board artist, and a nationally known and highly regarded sculptor. He holds an MFA (Fine Arts/Sculpture) from UC Berkeley and a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). In addition to being a working artist, Christopher was a visiting professor and Lecturer at UC Berkeley, and an instructor at San Francisco’s Art Institute of California. His art work has been shown in numerous solo museum and gallery exhibitions, and is held in numerous private collections and museums. Christopher has an extensive background in animation. He was CEO/Creative Director of Maverix Studios, San Francisco, CA, and Tokyo, Japan, from 2007 to 2012, and won a “Clio” (the advertising industry’s highest award) for his animation work and direction while at Colossal Pictures and Wild Brain, Inc. Christopher is also a Next-Gen Board Member of The Wege Foundation and resides in Miami, FL, where he is constructing a multi-use mixed media art studio and exhibition venue.

Alysia Garmulewicz

Alysia Garmulewicz is an Associate Professor of the circular economy at the Facultad de Administración y Economía, Universidad de Santiago de Chile. She is also an Associate Fellow at the CABDyN Complexity Centre, Saïd Business School, at the University of Oxford. Alysia is a founder and director of Materiom, an open platform for biomaterial recipes and property data. She regularly collaborates with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, is a member of the International Society for the Circular Economy, and a regional co-chair of the Research Data Alliance. Alysia is a Rhodes Scholar and has a Doctorate from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Nathan Shedroff

Nathan Shedroff is an Associate Professor at California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA, where he founded the ground-breaking MBA in Design Strategy. He is a pioneer in Experience Design, Interaction Design and Information Design, is serial entrepreneur, and researches, speaks and teaches internationally about meaning, strategic innovation, and science fiction interfaces.

Carrie Snyder

Carrie Snyder designed and teaches the Harvard University Extension School course “Introduction to the Circular Economy” and is the founder of a circular economy consultancy. Her previous work experience includes extensive expertise in product take back, repair, and reuse. During her previous career at Cisco Systems, she helped transform a USD$8M cost center into a USD$100M profit center through circular economy principles, and later was the Director of a closed-loop supply chain. Carrie now brings her business expertise and academic interests to inspire students and organizations to advance the circular economy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Harvard College and an MBA from the University of Virginia.

Colin Webster

Colin Webster works with the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a Learning Content Manager. In this role, he introduces high school teachers and students to the circular economy, produces educational resources and works with universities through the Foundation’s SchmidtMacArthur Fellowship programme. Prior to working with the Foundation, Colin worked in secondary schools and in graphic design. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

SPECIAL THANKS C.C. Sullivan Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Deonna Anderson, GreenBiz Ellen MacArthur Foundation Gayle DeBruyn, KCAD Jill Armstrong KBO Group KCAD Communications Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) The Wege Foundation

WEGE PRIZE 2022 STARTS NOW! The ripples of Wege Prize continue to move outward. KCAD’s Wege Center for Sustainable Design is thrilled that the competition’s growth has engaged so many bright and passionate students from around the world. These teams have shown all of us what’s possible when we embrace a new kind of problem solving, collaborating with those whose ideas, strengths, expertise, and perspectives complement our own. They’ve proven that what we know as individuals doesn’t have to limit what we’re capable of imagining together. But despite the innovative ideas on display, today isn’t about resting on our laurels, it’s about seizing opportunity and taking advantage of our growing momentum to create boundless impact. Thanks to the generous support of The Wege Foundation, Wege Prize 2022 will once again be open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students worldwide. So don’t mark your calendars, don’t save the date, and don’t make a mental note, because next year’s competition starts right now! Get inspired by the groundbreaking thinking and design happening all around you, connect with possible teammates and mentors, exchange ideas and soak up new perspectives, start designing, start dreaming, and start building your team. Stay tuned to wegeprize.org and follow us on social media to discover what’s next. Facebook: @wegeprize Twitter: @wegeprize LinkedIn Page: KCAD Wege Center for Sustainable Design LinkedIn Group: Wege Prize - A Global Platform for Wicked Problem Solving