The IDEA Program at Bryant Zhuhai is a crucial component of the initial academic year, offering first-year students a comprehensive introduction to "Design Mentality." This method is focused on the critical analysis of problems, thorough research, and the development of innovative solutions. Integral to the program is its emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. This year, the program was supported by a team of eight accomplished faculty mentors and sixteen enthusiastic student mentors, all dedicated to guiding students through the complex process.

布莱恩特项目的IDEA课程是新生课程的核心部分，旨在深入介绍“设计思维”。这一方法重点在于深入分析问题、进行全面研究以及创造创新的解决方案。课程着重于实际操作和亲身体验学习。今年，本计划由八位资深教师导师和十六位充满热情的学生导师共同支持，他们全力辅导学生深入理解并实践这一复杂过程。

The program presented a substantial challenge to our first-year students, who were tasked with developing their projects within a tight schedule. Over a period of three days, from Wednesday to Friday, students immersed themselves in their chosen topics. This involved a rigorous process of gathering information through various methods such as conducting interviews, deploying surveys, making detailed observations, and extensive data collection.

对于大一的同学而言，该课程是一项重大挑战，他们需要在极为紧凑的时间内完成自己的项目。从周三至周五的三天里，学生们投入到所选课题当中深入研究，包括进行访谈、开展调查、仔细观察以及大量数据的收集等多种方式。

Following this, the IDEA weekend, stretching across Saturday and Sunday, was a critical phase for the students. During this time, each group was required to present their research, proposed ideas, and potential solutions at various intervals. These presentations were crucial touchpoints where mentors offered insightful feedback, guiding the students in refining their projects for future iterations. The culmination of their hard work was showcased at the IDEA Trade Show on Sunday afternoon. Here, the students presented their final projects to a diverse panel of 26 judges, including faculty, staff, and alumni.

IDEA周末，对学生们而言是项目的关键阶段。在这两天里，各小组需多次展示他们的研究成果、项目构想及潜在解决方案。在这些展示环节中，导师们提供了富有洞察力的反馈，帮助学生们进一步优化和完善他们的项目。周日下午的IDEA展览会是这一切努力的验收会，学生们将他们的成果呈现给由26位教职员工和校友组成的评审团。

At this two-hour event, each team engaged with a series of seven judges, who evaluated the projects based on a set of criteria encompassing quality, innovation, originality, practicality, user-needs assessment, and the clarity with which the students articulated their creative process. The IDEA Trade Show is not just an academic exercise; it's a celebratory event, marking a highlight of the fall semester and bringing together the Bryant University-BITZH community in a display of academic and creative collaboration.

在这两小时的验收会中，每个团队分别向七位不同的评审展示他们的项目，并接受基于项目质量、创新性、原创性、实用性以及表达能力等方面的评估。IDEA展览会不仅是学术展示的舞台，更是一个庆典，它不仅标志着秋季学期的高潮，也是布莱恩特项目社区团聚一堂、共同庆祝学生们成就的时刻。

The IDEA program is more than just a course; it is a transformative experience for students. Annually, it fosters a paradigm shift in the way they approach problem-solving, an evolution that invariably influences their academic performance in subsequent courses. By navigating the challenge of creating innovative solutions to real-world problems within a limited timeframe, students gain a newfound confidence in their abilities, often surpassing their own expectations and setting a new benchmark for their future endeavors.

IDEA项目不只是课程，更是学生们思考方式转变的催化剂。每年，它都在学生们解决问题的思维方式上带来显著变化，这种变化深远影响着他们后续课程的学业表现。在有限时间内创造出针对现实世界问题的创新解决方案，使学生们对自己的能力有了全新的认识，常常超越他们原先的自我期望，为自己的未来职业生涯设定了新的标准。

撰稿：颜梓琪

初审：李一阳

复审：何浔子

终审：肖艳光