AI for Community: A Student-Led Initiative Promoting Sustainability Awareness Through App Development and Community Engagement

Wang, Justin; Tang, Justin

AI for Community: A Student-Led Initiative Promoting Sustainability Awareness Through App Development and Community Engagement

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AI-for-Community_-A-Student-Led-Initiative-Promoting-Sustainability-Awareness-Through-App-Development-and-Community-Engagement.pdf

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Wang, Justin

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Tang, Justin

Date Issued

July 2025

Journal

2025 MIT AI and Education Summit

Abstract

This paper presents AI for Community, a student-led initiative where high school students develop AI-powered solutions for sustainability. Starting with a biodiversity-focused Native Plant Awareness app, the initiative demonstrates the impactful intersection of technological innovation and environmental conservation. Building on this foundation, the initiative has expanded to address other sustainability challenges—such as ocean conservation and senior care, demonstrating how AI can drive both environmental and social impact.

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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/163149