Through readings, discussions, case studies, and in conversation with thinkers in other fields, students will look at knowledge, innovation, and research, both as topics and processes. This collaborativecommunity of inquiry will identify important subjects (such as technology, energy, waste, alternative economies, and urban issues), undertake in-depth research, and formulate transdisciplinary projects aimed at the production of new knowledge which can make a meaningful contribution to the future. Taking a global view with emphases on ethical values, creativity, pro-activity, and critical thinking, participants WILL move forward collectively on one or more select projects in order to advance these toward actualization and establish the groundwork for ongoing discussions.