NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
Think
differently
Problems to Possibilities (P2P) is a program that challenges students to think differently about entrepreneurship and change-making.
Hosted by North Dakota State University Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, P2P leverages systems-thinking and local networks to drive social, environmental, and economic progress.
Apply to be a
Team
Leader
Each team will have a Team Student Leader. The P2P Team Leadership experience is a two semester commitment beginning in October.
All selected Team Leaders are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and have an opportunity to receive an all-expense paid trip to a national or global conference.
Applications are due Sept. 15, 2023.
Join as a
Group or Student Organization
Students may join P2P as an already-established group or student organization. Teams must have at least two and no more than four members.
All participants may apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Teams will have an opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to a national or global conference.
Registration is due Jan. 15, 2024,
Sign up as a
Team
Participant
Students may join P2P as a team participant. P2P coordinators will work with each participant to be placed on a team that best suits their interests and strengths.
All participants may apply for a $1,000 scholarship and an opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to a national or global conference.
Registration is due Jan. 15, 2024.
Community
Partners
Community Partners are P2P's guiding stars.
Community Partners are invited to submit a social, environmental, or economic challenge they would like a P2P team to address. If their challenge is selected, Community Partners provide insight and support as their team develops their project scope, solution landscape, and competition pitch.
Why we need you
Students are an underutilized source of talent. P2P aims to cultivate and showcase this talent in a relevant and meaningful way to our local community. Our world has wicked problems, but P2P believes that change starts here. You can be the source and catalyst for this change.
What's in it for you
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An exceptional group of students might uncover a new way to advance your organization's efforts.
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You're invited to participate in P2P workshops led by career professionals covering topics like leadership, project management, and systems thinking.
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Increase your organization's visibility and share your mission with the community and potential funders.
Key
Dates
August
Aug-Oct
Community Partners Submit Problems
Commc
November
Nov. 7
Student Leader Workshop #1
December
Dec. 5
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Student Leader Workshop #3
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Problems & Community Partner Selection
September
Sept. 15
Student Leader Applications Due
Sept - Oct
Student Leader Interviews, Selection
October
Oct. 10
Student Leader Workshop #1
January
Jan. 16
All Team Workshop #1
February
Feb. 13
All Team Workshop #2
March
March 12
All Team Workshop #3
April
April 16
P2P Showcase
May-June
Map the System & Fowler Competition
Dates TBD
Past Project Samples
Water is Life
In 2022, an NDSU team explored the challenge of water access on the Navajo Nation. They won 2nd place out of over 950 teams worldwide at the Map the System global competition in Oxford, England.
