Meet 6 academic projects showing promise to make real impact

Colleges and universities are at the forefront of innovative design. Collaborations linking students, professors, and groundbreaking technology bring seemingly impossible ideas to life. These schools are not only making rapid advances in sustainability, design, and healthcare but are pioneering spaces where students can experiment and design with hands-on, ideas-oriented approaches—driving the next generation of changemakers. Winners Grove, Savannah College of Art and DesignGrove, a pro...