FAQ
This FAQ provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Solution Showcase. For additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Teams FAQ
All students and educators please be sure that you take the following steps before April 6:
- Ensure all roster changes have been communicated to Olivia Toro and new students are completely registered in the Innovation Lab.
- Ensure that Step 6 is complete with your written report (due Friday, March 31) and all presentation materials uploaded in Innovation Lab no later than Monday, April 3.
The Aspen Institute regards the health and safety of its staff and participants as our highest priority and is committed to doing its part to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is an explanation of our standard health and safety measures that we are taking and expecting for our events attendees, that are needed to minimize the risk of transmission or spread of COVID-19 and related variants.
We strongly encourage all those who attend Aspen Institute events to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the CDC. Masks are welcome but not required. If you need a mask, we can provide one to you.
Please note that the above protocols are subject to change, based on revised guidance from the CDC as the pandemic evolves, and/or from the local jurisdiction in which our events are being held.
University of New Orleans, Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom, 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148
There will be two schools sharing a bus based on the geographic location of your school to University of New Orleans. Coaches will receive their final bus departure time the week of March 27 via an email from Olivia, and the schedule will be posted in Remind. You will likely be picked up between 8:00-8:30am, and return to the school between 7:30-8:00pm. You can also find your exact bus time linked here.
Please encourage team members to “dress for success”- jeans are appropriate! Teams can elect to wear their school uniforms, or any apparel that they may have designed as part of their solution.
Come with an open mind and be present! Listen to your peers present their solutions and support the hard work that they’ve accomplished over the last 8 weeks. Also, be sure to have fun!
In the unfortunate event that a student team member or coach is unable to attend the event, please alert Olivia Toro (olivia.toro@aspeninstitute.org) and log into this site, www.aspenchallengeneworleans.org to witness the event on the livestream.
Yes, a recording of the event will be available Tuesday, April 11 following the event and posted in the Innovation Lab and on www.aspenchallenge.org.
Guest FAQ
All guests, judges, and speakers please RSVP to the paperless post invite or by emailing Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitute.org.
The Aspen Institute regards the health and safety of its staff and participants as our highest priority and is committed to doing its part to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is an explanation of our standard health and safety measures that we are taking and expecting for our events attendees, that are needed to minimize the risk of transmission or spread of COVID-19 and related variants.
We strongly encourage all those who attend Aspen Institute events to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the CDC. Masks are welcome but not required. If you need a mask, we can provide one to you.
Please note that the above protocols are subject to change, based on revised guidance from the CDC as the pandemic evolves, and/or from the local jurisdiction in which our events are being held.
University of New Orleans, Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom, 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148
Please park at the parking lot on the lakeside of Alumni Drive, the first lot on your right entering from the Elysian Fields Ave campus entrance (Highlighted in orange on the Parking Map found here.). Once parked, head west toward the University Center for the event. The Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom is located on the second floor.
Parking is complimentary and there is no validation needed.
Handicap spaces are available on the University Center side of the parking lot.
To see a parking map click here.
In the unfortunate event that you are unable to attend the event, we will be livestreaming the event on April 6 at www.aspenchallengeneworleans.org.
Yes, a recording of the event will be available Tuesday, April 11 following the event and posted in the Innovation Lab and on www.aspenchallenge.org.
We are thrilled to hear you are interested to learn more about the program. Please contact Brett Howley at Brett.Howley@aspeninstitute.org to learn different ways that you can support the program and our teams.
