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Jul 2025
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The Merge: Episode 5 | Vida Mia García |...

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In episode 5 of The Merge, Dr. Vida Mia García explores the role human-centered design can play alongside the traditional engineering curriculum taught to students through empathy, making actionable problem-statements, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

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