ARTD 391 BB (2-3 credits) [CRN 12191) or ARTD 591 BB (2-4 credits) [CRN 12313]

Variable credit possible; Open to all university students; Initial class meeting: Thursday, Jan 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Rm. 41 Art and Design.

Participants: Undergraduate and graduate computer engineers/scientists, industrial designers, architects, artists, entrepreneurs and others will work in design teams of 3-5 students to create innovative uses for e-Waste. Class content delivered through seminars, lectures and participation in an e-Waste design competition.

Design Competition: participating teams of 3-5 students asked to donate an e-Waste computer so bring that old computer from home that is no longer being used. Hard drive data treated securely/erased. Electronic components for the competition made available through a campus wide e-Waste collection event. Design competition sponsors and jurors invited from fortune 500 companies such as Google, Microsoft, the US EPA, PCRR, Chicago, Dell and others.

Ever wonder what happens to your e-Waste, that old computer or cell phone you discarded? Are you concerned that chemicals from land fill can harm the environment? If so, here is your chance to do something about it by creating innovative new uses for e-Waste. William Bullock, Director, PIRL