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Professional Communication In Action: Tackling Food Waste and Hunger in Atlanta
Course Overview
This two-week course engages high-performing high school juniors and seniors in applying critical thinking to a real-world challenge. Partnering with Concrete Jungle, a nonprofit that redistributes unwanted crops to food banks, students will research how to increase high school volunteer participation while raising awareness of food scarcity, waste, and logistics. Through workshops, research, and teamwork, students will design and present evidence-based strategies to leaders of the Concrete Jungle. This course will strengthen students’ skills in analysis, collaboration, and persuasive communication.
Course Objectives
Help students develop professional-level communication skills by addressing the paradox of surplus foods in farmers’ fields and food scarcity among Atlanta’s residents.
Along the way, students will learn how to:
- Apply critical thinking to real-world social problems
- Conduct structured research (surveys, interviews, secondary sources)
- Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations
- Build teamwork and professional communication skills
- Deliver a presentation that could inform Concrete Jungle’s outreach strategy
Course Information
- Credit:
- Noncredit
- Grading:
- Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
- Categories:
- Business and Communication
Program Information
- Pre-College Program
The Emory Pre-College Program offers students an opportunity to experience many aspects of college life.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-College Program | Session B: Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11, 2026 |
| on-campus | open |