What Is the NuVu Student Summit?
I had the opportunity to go to the NuVu Student Summit in Boston. The NuVu Student Summit is a unique event that NuVu offers to all schools around the world that use the NuVu curriculum. Students from everywhere gather at the original NuVu school in Cambridge, Massachusetts to learn more about NuVu and participate in activities that focus on solving real-world problems through design and innovation.
Kicking Off With a Scavenger Hunt in Cambridge
The summit started with a fun scavenger hunt around Cambridge. We were divided into small groups and given a list of things to find and take pictures of around the city. It was a great way to get to know the area and meet other students from different schools.
Learning by Making: Mini Projects With High-Tech Tools
The next day, we worked on a mini project where we created our own name tags. We got to learn how to use 3D printers and laser cutters, which was really cool. It was my first time using tools like that, and it made me excited about what we could build during the summit.
Touring the MIT Media Lab
Later, we visited the MIT Media Lab, which was one of the highlights of the trip. An MIT student gave us a tour and showed us all the different labs and projects. It was amazing to see how technology and creativity are combined in their work.
The Main Studio Challenge: Designing for Kids in Cambridge
When we returned to NuVu, we found out about our main challenge for the summit. The goal was to make Cambridge a safer and/or more fun place for children. In my group, we decided to build giant Tetris blocks that kids could play with, climb on, or even use as tables and chairs. We created a scaled-down model of our idea using simple materials.
During the summit, we also had a guest speaker—Dr. David Wang, co-founder of both Elemind and NuVu. He talked to us about how the Elemind headband helps people sleep better by dampening brain waves using sound. It was really interesting and inspiring to learn about the science and innovation behind the product.
Final Presentations and Reflections
At the end of the summit, each group gave a final presentation in front of the other students, coaches, and parents. We explained our project, how we came up with the idea, and what we learned through the process.
I’m really grateful for the opportunity to go to Boston and take part in the summit. I left feeling inspired by all the creative projects I saw and how they were designed to make a real difference in the world.