Principled Innovation Academy
Project based learning at ASU
Ever felt your ideas could change the world, but not sure how? Join us and turn those thoughts into action!
What you'll do
What is PI Academy?
Make a difference, together. We bring together students from all backgrounds to brainstorm, research, and craft awesome solutions to challenging problems that make a difference in a handful of events per year. Problem solving at university, and beyond. 🚀 PIA events focus on building transferable skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration, that equip you to solve the world’s challenges with empathy, inclusivity, and civility.
PI Academy Projects
We've curated a variety of student projects drawn from multiple past events and competitions. Each project page includes their concepts and process.
Featured Projects
Mount Graham’s Red Squirrel
Nestled in the Pinaleno Mountains, also known as Mount Graham in Southeast Arizona, USA, lives the 'endangered Mount Graham Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis), a unique subspecies of the North American Red Squirrel.
Education InnoVRsion
Meeting your role models, chatting with experts, shaking hands with leading figures in your field -- all these remarkable opportunities have the potential to make a huge difference in someone's career trajectory and renew their excitement for their goals.
Let’s Talk Low Self-Esteem
It's no mystery that universities are constantly striving to create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Even so, the transition is hard on students: new academic expectations, new people to meet, and potentially being on their own for the first time in their lives.
What others are saying
Meet the team
