Our Work

Past Work

 

The Center for Creative Impact builds on the decade-long, pioneering work of the Center for Social Design, which engaged more than 500 students from disciplines across MICA to collaborate with external partners on over 100 social impact projects from 2014-2024.

The case studies below represent a snapshot of past work that serves as an inspiration for our current and future projects and initiatives. 

How might we create a safer Baltimore for pedestrians and bicyclists?

Partner: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)— Highway Safety Office

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How might we create a closed feedback loop to better support ED physician decision-making?

Partner: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Center for Data Science in Emergency Medicine (CDEM)

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How might we support Baltimore women in designing their family planning strategy?

Partner: Baltimore City Health Department Bureau of Maternal and Child Health

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How might we increase access to STI testing and normalize testing for Baltimore youth aged 15-24?

Partner: Baltimore City Health Department and the Johns Hopkins Center for Child and Community Health Research

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How might we promote a supportive culture that prioritizes the autonomy and goals of seniors?

Partner: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

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How might we re-imagine pediatric asthma care in Baltimore?

Partner: Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Pulmonary Asthma Clinic

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How might we empower Baltimore families to create smoke-free homes?

Partner: Baltimore City Health Department’s Tobacco Free Baltimore initiative

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How might we prepare for emergencies by activating more volunteers?

Partner: Maryland Responds

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