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Civic Engagement / Government

Discover innovative approaches in policy, government, and civic life.

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Tsai CITY resources on this topic have included sessions on movement lawyering, funding for civic innovation, and much more. Get started.

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Projects related to Civic Engagement / Government

Justice Impact Movement

Justice Impact Movement

Justice Impact Movement aims to reform the criminal justice system by empowering justice-impacted individuals, breaking down the policy barriers that prevent them from contributing to the justice dialogue and giving them the tools to use their experiences to enact change.

Librex

Librex

The Librex team is designing a political discussion platform tailored to college students that will depict conversations in a constructive and intuitive ideas map.

DreamKit

DreamKit

DreamKit’s app engages an entire city in ending youth homelessness with financial compensation, professional connections, and mentorship.

Programs related to Civic Engagement / Government

accelerator cohort

Accelerator

Advance your venture: Tsai CITY’s Accelerator, which runs every fall and spring semester, guides students and teams with innovative ideas through the process of building effective organizations, projects, and ventures through workshops, mentorship, and funding.

Pathways
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Creative Creative
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
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Intensive: Generative AI for All: What is ChatGPT?

In this multi-week cohort-based program, participants will receive a broad overview of what Generative AI is, what ChatGPT is, and how to leverage ChatGPT in different disciplines. Students will have the chance to explore ChatGPT, and identify if it is the right tool for their needs.

Pathways
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Creative Creative
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Explorer Explorer
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Launch Pad

Activate your venture: The Tsai CITY Launch Pad is a 6-week incubator program designed to help early-stage ventures gain traction. Participants benefit from skill-building workshops, mentorship, and access to a vibrant community of innovators.

Pathways
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Creative Creative
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Explorer Explorer