Pioneer Global Problem Solving Institute summer application deadline: May 3, 11:59PM EDT, 2026
What was once science fiction is now reality. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our world and the systems we rely on. While new opportunities emerge, so do the risks.
This is your moment to engage.
In this course, you’ll work on projects that tackle real-world challenges, explore AI tools in social and economic systems, and design human-centered solutions.
AI is forever altering the way we work, communicate, and make decisions. But it also brings complex life-changing risks.
This 12-week experience blends computer science, economics, ethics, and design thinking. You’ll explore real-world AI challenges and create human-centered solutions.
The Chongqing Bashu Secondary School team explores how responsible AI can support teaching, school operations, and student needs.
Justin Jia, Lion Shen, and Andreas Yan look into how AI-supported assignments can reduce academic dishonesty and support learning goals.
Multiple terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
Weekdays: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings (60 min, local time)
Weekend: Saturday morning US Eastern Time (90 min)
Three-month program
Online, globally accessible
The biggest problems get solved like anything else: one step at a time. In GPSI, you’ll break down these massively complex global problems, design solutions, and present your work with guidance from university faculty.
Investigate AI challenges in your community, such as bias, misinformation, automation, or technology access. And then use project-based learning to develop thoughtful, humancentered solutions.
Work with your team to explore solutions in focused subject areas. Share ideas, apply your skills, and help create practical, real-world approaches.
Share your final project with faculty, peers, and potentially your school. You’ll highlight research, your thinking process, and the impact your solution can have in the real world.
Here, we flip the traditional classroom on its head. You’ll learn on your schedule, meet deadlines, and engage with faculty in a whole new way.
~2.5 Hours of Live Sessions
~4.5 Hours of Asynchronous Work
Associate Professor of Economics, Bates College
Chair of Computer Science, Macalester College
Science, Technology, and Society Disciplinary Expert, Stanford University
Systems & Design Thinking Expert, UNC-Chapel Hill
Program Design Consultant, Lafayette College
In this program, you’ll gain in-depth experience with real-world AI challenges. Learn how AI affects communities and economies, and create solutions that put people first. Plus, you’ll work with high school students worldwide — while getting faculty guidance to create meaningful change with your ideas.
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Thank you for your interest in Pioneer’s Global Problem-Solving Institute (GPSI). The application for the Fall 2025 terms is now available. Please select your country/region below:
