Stanford e-China: TWB
Under mentors C. Moncaster & S. Orrick, explored teen wellbeing; built a device to track sleep-environment fit and a wristband to curb impulsive behaviors; applied empathy, ideation & prototyping to misaligned sleep and school schedules, and joined youth forums with U.S. teens and guest speakers on how daily life shapes well-being.
Prototype for Teenage Sleep Deprivation
Need statement:
Chris, who is a high school student struggling with long-term sleep deprivation, need a scientific way to schedule her sleeping pattern in order to help her concentrate in class and enhance emotional regulation.
The key teen wellbeing issue I'm focusing on is classroom sleepiness, poor concentration, mood swings, and impulsive behavior—all stemming from chronic sleep deprivation affecting nearly all Chinese high schoolers due to intense academic pressure and demanding schedules. This makes the prototype universally applicable to this group.
What else have I learned?
Guest speakers:
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Chi Kim
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Dr. Malin
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Dr. Costanzo
Gain a more comprehensive understanding of the current situation among adolescents from the perspectives of professionals such as anthropologists, CEOs, etc.
Participate weekly in discussion boards with adolescents from different regions to learn about and discuss topics such as teenage brain development and personal growth. As a teenager, engage in self-reflection by creating body maps and analyzing your own sense of purpose.