ImPactful Sandbox

ImPactful Sandbox

Welcome to the Impactful Sandbox, the podcast where teen students discuss innovation in solving local and global challenges using the Pactful app and a design thinking process. Listen to amazing teens communicate how they understand, ideate, prototype and pitch their way to innovative solutions. The Impactful Sandbox is a collaborative program from the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego and Cloudcast Media. For more information, please visit www.pactful.org.

Episodes

July 11, 2025 21 mins
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Reef, Alex, Maddox, Arren, and Isabel engaging in an incredible conversation on "Life Below Water" with Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, a co-creator of the ImPactful Sandbox program.  

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and P...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Heather, Alex, Johannes, Joseph, and Tiago engaging in an incredible conversation on "Life On Land" with Alisha Fritts of the World Wildlife Fund.  (Special thanks to the Fleet Science Center for arranging for Alisha to join the students). 

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Noah, Lorenzo, Scarlett, and Enya engaging in an incredible conversation on "Good Health & Wellbeing" with Dr. Lynelle Boamah, the just recently retired Director of the US Navy's Maritime Operations, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.  Another important member of the team is Rayshawn, who was not present during the recording but made a great contribution in helping p...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ariel, William, Naima, Williana, Doruk and Brynja engaging in an incredible conversation on "Clean Water & Sanitation" with Dr. Goran 
Bozinovic, the Founder and CEO of the Boz Institute.  

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Nia, Amyrah, Nyla, Von, and Branden engaging in an incredible conversation on "Quality Education" with Al Love, a long time leader with the San Diego County Office of Education

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Gladwin, Jay, Shane, and Tate engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Alejandrina Navarro, the Director of Patient Engagement at San Ysidro Health

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solut...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Isabella Wilches, Giada, and Miyana engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Latanya Runnells, Program Manager, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Heath America.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Shreyasi Mukund, Vivaan Bharadwaj, Arianna Cano, and Keith Miller engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Dr. Matt Kritz, UCSD Athletics Director of Human Performance.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Kay'Lei, Issac, JiNyoung, JC, and Geo engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Mayumi Douglass, a Marriage and Family Therapist, who is a Clinical Supervisior at Monte Vista High School as well as a Lecturer at University of San Diego and SDSU.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges u...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Jaxon Wolfe, John Preito, Lorianna Liu, Andrew, and Andy engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Jose "Chapulin" Salas, an undefeated professional boxer and potential future world champion!

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Underst...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Yovela, Alex, and Pablo engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Alejandrina Navarro, the Director of Patient Engagement at San Ysidro Health

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Neelu and Paola engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with Desiree Shapiro, the Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSD.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ellie, Kai, and Alexis engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being being with Latanya Runnells, the Program Manager of Mental Health First Aid at Mental Health America.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitc...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Tom, Amir, and Ben engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with the UCSD Athletic Director of Human Performance, Ed Hiner

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Ben and Milaina engaging in an incredible conversation on Good Health and Well Being with retired Navy SEAL and author, Ed Hiner.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutions. The podcast provides an additional opportunit...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Lev, Lola, Isaac, and Heili engaging in an incredible conversation on homelessness and social justice with Shane Harris, President/CEO, People's Association of Justice Advocates.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their solutio...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Dillon, Trenton, Christian, and Zayd engaging in an incredible conversation on special education inequality with Rebekka Jez, Assistant Professor, Department of Learning and Teaching at the University of San Diego.


The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Idea...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Aiden, Yari, Mateo, and Sofia engaging in an incredible conversation on issues impacting the LQBTQ community with Fernando Lopez, the Executive Director of San Diego Pride.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype a...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Farizah, CJ, and Pablo engaging in an incredible conversation on issues impacting the environment and parks with Brad Krey, Interpretation & Education Program Manager, California State Parks.

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Un...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
On this episode of the ImPactful Sandbox, listen to team members Truman, Kamryn, Makayla engaging in an incredible conversation on single parent households, poverty and refugee support with Casey Myers, Founder & Executive Director, One Digital World

The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox program teaches students how to solve big challenges using a design thinking process in four phases: Understand, Ideate, Prototype and Pitch their...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Hey Jonas!

    Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    The MeatEater Podcast

    Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

    The Global Story

    Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. Come and join us our live event. You can register for Castfest tickets here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/castfest-2026

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices