Map the System
Philanthropy: Forward members in college or have recently graduated are invited to take part in an exciting international opportunity that challenges you to think differently about social and environmental change hosted by the University of Oxford and North Dakota State University.
Being a part of the program encouraged me to dig deep within myself to find my passion and how I could make long lasting change in the community. The project game me insight on current issues people face to living healthy lives and empowered me to continue working to make a difference in the lives of others.
Anchee Nitschke Durben, 2021 and 2022 participant
Map the System
Philanthropy: Forward members in college or have recently graduated are invited to take part in an exciting global competition that challenges you to think differently about social and environmental change hosted by the University of Oxford.
Problems to Possibilities Event
Hosted by North Dakota State University's Center for Entrepreneurship, Problems to Possibilities is the regional program and competition that utilizes the Map the System framework. By participating with NDSU, either on a local or virtual team, you will have the opportunity to share your project and connect with change-makers nationally and internationally.
Probe a problem. Map its system. Pitch your solution.
Map the System encourages a learning first approach to change making - one where people take the time to understand and build upon existing efforts before attempting something new; with the ultimate goal of driving transformational change.
This is our third year running Map the System with Onnolee Nordstrom at North Dakota State University, and last year a team of Forward members traveled to Oxford, England, competed in the global cometition, and won second place out of over 950 teams worldwide.
While this is primarily a regional and global competition, current college students can earn college credit and be eligible to receive an academic scholarship up to $1000. You do not need to be an NDSU student to participate.
Important Dates:
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Sept. 15 - Student Leader Applications Due
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Oct. 10 - Student Leader Workshop #1
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Nov. 7 - Student Leader Workshop #2
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Dec. 5 - Student Leader Workshop #3
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Dec. 5 - Problems & Community Partner Selection
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Jan. 16 - All Team Workshop #1
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Feb. 13 - All Team Workshop #2
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March 12 - All Team Workshop #3
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April 16 - Problems to Possibility Showcase
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May-June - Map the System & Fowler Competition, Dates TBD
