FUTURE-FORWARD: STUDENTS DESIGN THE CARS OF TOMORROW WITH UPCYCLED MATERIALS By Dr. Dieuwertje Kast Whirrs, snaps, and sizzles filled the air as glue guns buzzed and materials clicked together, creating a lively atmosphere of innovation. Students eagerly worked on designing and building their own future mobility vehicles, which transformed upcycled items into prototypes for the cars of tomorrow.
Attendees in front of the Genesis GV60. Photo by DJ Kast
The event–hosted on the University of Southern California's campus by USC Joint Educational Project’s STEM Education Programs and in partnership with Genesis Motor America–focused on engineering and car design using upcycled materials, providing students with the opportunity to design and create their own upcycled cars. Upcycling refers to the process of transforming discarded or unused materials into new products of higher quality or value than their original form.
Candice and Derrick show off their car creations. Photos by DJ Kast
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