Day 2 Schedule—Designing for Collective Action
SaturDAY, OCTOBER 24th
Vanderbilt Central Library
419 21st Avenue South, Nashville
Kickoff to Summit Day 2
9:15 – 10:00 am
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
All Participants
Breakfast
Breakfast + hangs with the UnMuted 2026 cohort. Arrive anytime this hour.
10:00 – 10:10 am
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
All Participants
Welcome Back and What to Expect for Today
Cori Stott, Digital Wellness Lab, and Donnell Probst, NAMLE
10:10 – 11:10 am
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
All Participants
A Teen Perspective on Teen Safety
- Emily Schlemmer and Ally Millar, Pinterest
- Mona, Elise, Jaansi, Amias, Oleksandr, Youth Panel
Teen safety is a hotly debated and discussed topic right now, especially with legislators, tech CEOs, parents, school leadership… just about everyone except teens. Rules are being made for and about them under the guise of caring about their safety, but what do the teens think, and how would they rewrite the current rules and narrative? We’ll explore all of that together with a youth panel and small group activity.
Squad Up!
Connect with your problem solving crew and meet your facilitator. Get to know each other, dig into your topic set, and talk through the real challenges young people face with it. Then get a sneak peek at this afternoon’s big project: building a three-legged stool of design, policy, and education to take your topic on.
Teams will be predetermined based on their ranked topics from the day before. Guided by a facilitator, they will be working towards:
- Identifying the problem(s) they want to solve within their given topic
- Developing a digital design change, policy reform, and educational action that work together to address the topic
11:15 – 12 pm
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
Youth & Adults
Belonging & Identity + Media Literacy
Led by Katrina Ho and Ayanna, The Digital Wellness Lab
11:15 – 12 pm
Authors Room
(4th Floor, #418A)
Youth & Adults
AI + Gaming
Led by Cori Stott and Vihaan, The Digital Wellness Lab
11:15 – 12 pm
Divinity Library
(2nd Floor, #211)
Youth & Adults
Social Media + Cell Phones & Devices
Led by Nicole Powell, Jackson and Willow, The Digital Wellness Lab
11:15 – 12 pm
McGee Center
(2nd Floor, #203)
Youth & Adults
Media Literacy
Led by Dr. Kristy Roschke and Namrah, Vanderbilt University, and Donnell Probst, NAMLE
Lunch Break
12:00-1:00 pm
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
All Participants
Box Lunch
Grab your sandos and wraps in the lobby and pick your spot! Hang out in the Community Room or head outside and soak up some Tennessee sunshine.
From Problem to Plan
Revisiting the challenges your team discussed this morning, brainstorm a design fix, a policy change, and a way to educate others, all working together to make a real difference.
When we come back as a group, each team will have 10 minutes to present their problem and proposed solutions, followed by 5 minutes of feedback from the other two teams.
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
Youth & Adults
Belonging & Identity + Media Literacy
Led by Katrina Ho and Ayanna, The Digital Wellness Lab
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Authors Room
(4th Floor, #418A)
Youth & Adults
AI + Gaming
Led by Cori Stott and Vihaan, The Digital Wellness Lab
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Divinity Library
(2nd Floor, #211)
Youth & Adults
Social Media + Cell Phones & Devices
Led by Nicole Powell, Jackson and Willow, The Digital Wellness Lab
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
McGee Center
(2nd Floor, #203)
Youth & Adults
Media Literacy
Led by Dr. Kristy Roschke and Namrah, Vanderbilt University, and Donnell Probst, NAMLE
Re-Energizer Break
Feeling peckish? We’ll have some Italian and Mediterranean bento boxes, sweet treats and cold drinks available. This hour is intended as an opportunity to decompress and reset. There is no agenda. You can choose to spend it however you like. If you are interested in group activities, we’ve listed some options below:
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
All Welcome
Paws & Pause
Take a mindful pause during your day to relax and connect with owner Lara and resident therapy dog, Pepper. Stop by for some tail wags, a little calm energy, and maybe even a big, slobbery kiss to brighten your day. Snuggles are fully encouraged!
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Authors Room
(4th Floor, #418A)
All Welcome
Record Media Moments
Got a story to tell? Let’s capture it. Thanks to Vanderbilt Library’s Gear2Go program, full mobile podcast recording kits are available for Summit attendees to use. Sign up solo, or with a partner, to record your own Media Moment—a brief reflection on your personal experiences with media and technology. Support from student journalists from PBS Student Reporting Labs will be available!
Please note: plan to meet and hang out in the Authors Room, and a staff member will escort you to a quiet recording spot when it’s your turn
Limited Spots Available: Only 6 spots total (10 minute-segments).
👉 Sign up on Google Forms here to claim your slot before they fill up!
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Divinity Library
(2nd Floor, #211)
All Welcome
Career Spark Chats
Connect directly with professionals from leading tech and media companies in quick, engaging conversations. Ask questions, explore career paths, and gain real-world insights to help you imagine your own future in technology, media, and beyond.
Limited Spots Available: Only 6 spots total (10 minute-segments).
👉 Sign up on Google Forms here to claim your slot before they fill up!
2:45 – 3:30 pm
McGee Center
(2nd Floor, #203)
All Welcome
Recharge Zone
Just need a break? Head to the McGee Center to recharge—kick back with friends, play a game or tackle a puzzle, step out for some fresh air on the patio, or just take a moment to breathe and reset before the next session.
Day 2 Closing Session
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Community Room
(4th Floor, #408)
All Participants
Close out with group shareouts and reflection, and then transition into our “Youth Happy Hour” evening gathering.
“Youth Happy Hour”
4:45 – 6:00 pm
McGee Center
(2nd Floor, #203)
All Participants
Unwind, connect, and mingle with great food and delicious drinks in hand. We’ll be serving up a spread of heavy appetizers, cold beverages (non-alcoholic of course), and creative mocktails to keep the conversation flowing. Come hungry, bring a new friend, and let’s celebrate all of you!
How can we help?
Please send any additional questions to the Digital Wellness Lab team at dwl@childrens.harvard.edu.
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