How is everything connected?

Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness; the impact of decision making on humankind and the environment.

Example Explorations

• Markets, commodities and commercialization

• Human impact on the environment

• Commonality, diversity and interconnection

• Consumption, conservation, natural resources and public goods

• Population and demography

• Urban planning, strategy and infrastructure