How It Works

1. Observe, Evaluate & Identify (on co‑op)

Spot recurring pain points, inefficiencies, safety or compliance risks, and costly workarounds.
Keep all details non‑confidential.

2. Apply for PIL Support

Submit a clear, concise problem statement.

3. Decide How You Want to Move Forward

After working with MCE and clarifying your problem, you can choose:

Option A — Contribute to the Problem Bank

Share your problem publicly to help other students explore it.

Option B — Continue Exploring It Yourself

If you’re excited to run with it, you can keep your problem private while you dig deeper with the support you’ve already received.

There’s no wrong choice — some students want to contribute to the community, others want to build. Both are supported.