Future City Southern California

What is Future City?

Future City is a hands-on cross-curricular educational program that brings STEM to life for students in grades 6 through 12.

Using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and project management skills, students showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. This year’s challenge asks students to design a city that eliminates food waste from farm to table and keeps your citizens healthy and safe.

Volunteers

Volunteers play a vital role in creating a positive and well-organized competition experience. We’re seeking individuals to support in various areas including event logistics, registration, student team assistance, photography, social media coverage, camera operation, and general event coordination. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds who want to contribute their skills to the Future City mission.
Time Commitment: 2–8 hours (depending on assignment, primarily on Competition Day)

Ideal For: College students, creatives, educators, media professionals, or community members looking to give back through service and storytelling.

Skills Needed: Organization, flexibility, creativity, and teamwork.

Contact Information:  california_southern@futurecity.org

  

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Postponement / Cancellation

Please refer to the Cancellation Policy section of the FAQ page

This event may be canceled or postponed by the Chapter, though all efforts will be made to avoid doing so.  If canceled or postponed, notification will be made to all registrants via email.

 

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Information

Type of category: Public Events

Date: January 24th, 2026

Hour: 8:00AM to 3:00PM

PDUs:0.0

Price

Members: Free

Non members: Free

Location

USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Michelson Hall

1002 Childs Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90089

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