K-12 Education

Seen and Heard at The Aspen Challenge

February 25, 2013

Below are some of our favorite pictures and quotes from the inaugural Aspen Challenge in LA. We asked students to design solutions for some of the world’s most complicated problems. Learn more about this project with the Bezos Family Foundation and the Los Angeles Unified School District at www.theaspenchallenge.org.

Seen and Heard at The Aspen Challenge

Below are some of our favorite pictures and quotes from the inaugural Aspen Challenge in LA. We asked students to design solutions for some of the world’s most complicated problems. Learn more about this project at www.theaspenchallenge.org.

Storified by AspenInstitute· Mon, Feb 25 2013 09:18:32

Getting the stage set for inaugural #aspenchallenge tomorrow: http://pic.twitter.com/xL6AUtvBXhAspen Institute
Proud to partner with the @AspenInstitute, 200 students and teachers in L.A. for the first-ever #AspenChallenge! http://ow.ly/hXHmeBezosScholars
Learning is the most personal experience you ever have. – Dean Kamen #AspenChallengeAspen Institute
U.S. Sec.of Ed.Arne Duncan sends LAUSD students message, "Be creative, think big and let the Aspen Challenge begin"#AspenChallengeLAUSD
#AspenChallenge #DancingInJaffa #PierreDulaine sharing his #passion to #leaders @ California Science Center http://instagr.am/p/WEE4sVNrsW/DancingClassroomsLA
"Art and science need each other." @rosa_lovett #AspenChallengeNatalie Lacy
Comets on a scavenger hunt at the CA Sci Center #AspenChallenge http://pic.twitter.com/nYsIqrAHZ7Westchester ESM
Superintendent @DrDeasyLAUSD to #AspenChallenge teams: "I’m so incredibly proud of you." http://pic.twitter.com/DheQqw0O7CWestchester ESM
Smart is not something you are, it is something you become. – @drdeasylausd #aspenchallengeAspen Institute
Comets #AspenChallenge team with Space Shuttle Endeavor captain Jeffrey Ashby (and the shuttle). http://pic.twitter.com/b8LAjUkJhgWestchester ESM
I really loved @tiffanyschlain ‘s presentation & challenge at the #AspenChallenge Convention today! Connected the Film looks great!Jacques Aispuro
Thank you Ms.Richmond from @revolutionfoods for coming to the #AspenChallenge Convention! Your presentation was awesome!Jacques Aispuro
Check out my blog! It’s for an awesome project called the #AspenChallenge and would mean a ton if you supported! http://create-valleyglen.tumblr.com/Danny Martinez
Yesterday’s events for the #AspenChallenge . A fun long day, ending with dinner under the #Endeavour . It… http://instagr.am/p/WFHQfAKZyt/February22
If Facebook was a country, it would be the third largest behind China and India. Anyone else find that disturbing? #AspenChallengeHannah Rose
Most people know me as a musician, but I am a proud nerd. You have to embrace your nerd. – @johnlegend speaking to #aspenchallenge studentsAspen Institute
No pressure: Hugo… Small change, hope you don’t mind… you will speak right after @johnlegend! #loveLA @AspenInstitute #aspenchallengeHugo Van Vuuren
I don’t know any successful people that aren’t resilient and aren’t persistent. – @johnlegend #aspenchallengeAspen Institute
JOHN LEGND! Our surprise for today! #MemoriesInTheMaking #AspenChallenge #CaliforniaScienceCenter… http://instagr.am/p/WFhmmEqZ4t/February22
.@AspenInstitute: Losers break old rules and winners make new rules. – @hvgo #aspenchallenge #interoperability @jpalfrey @berkmancenterThe Experiment Fund
I was simply inspired by the the patience @johnlegend had im waiting for his record deal to come #AspenChallenge #TheAspenChallengeChinonso
#AspenChallenge Look for Questions that have no answers!Chinonso
“@AspenInstitute: #Creativity is any thought you have never had before. – Tom Sturges #AspenChallenge”SustainabilityExpert