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Ballard Labs

Ballard Labs is a student-led, faculty-mentored experience working on a social problem. Over the course of two years, students use the social impact cycle and other Ballard Center practices to thoroughly research and design a solution to the issue.

Two Ballard Center students conducting field research in waders on a reflective lake under dramatic skies, symbolizing exploration, environmental impact, and experiential learning.

Great Salt Lake

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Urban encampment with tents lining a city sidewalk, highlighting the visible realities of homelessness and the urgent need for community-based social impact solutions.

Homelessness Along The Wasatch Front

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Group of professionals and Ballard Center students standing near a high-altitude lake during a field project, exemplifying global collaboration and social impact work in underserved communities.

Poverty in the Andean Region

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BYU Ballard Center students working together in a community garden at the base of Utah mountains, promoting hands-on learning, sustainability, and social impact through service.

Food Insecurity in Utah

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