Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to enroll in the REDI Lab during the second or the third trimester. The process to join begins by discussing the options with an advisor, a teacher, and/or a member of the REDI Lab team. Considerations around course schedule during a given trimester, involvement in extracurriculars, and work toward the completion of graduation requirements are the primary factors to consider when choosing Trimester 2 or 3. This choice and agency is the beginning of directing your learning to discover more of what’s possible in your education with the support, guidance, and help from CA and REDI Lab faculty. 

How to join: After submitting an interest form, students meet with a member of the REDI Lab to discuss schedules, project aspirations, as well as interests to discern what trimester option would be best. Once an offer is made to join a REDI Lab Trimester cohort, the student has the opportunity to join, decline, or defer to the next school year. 

Students can take one trimester in either the first or second trimester, or they can take both and earn 3 college credits through the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship program. This elective is offered on campus and is crafted to foster critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and an innovative mindset within a dynamically changing global landscape. 

Trimester 1 and/or 2, The Entrepreneurial Mindset:  Thinking Like a Visionary

Ever wonder how innovators like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Greta Thornberg, and Oprah WInfrey see opportunities where others see obstacles? In this dynamic one-trimester REDI Lab elective, you’ll develop the mindset and creative thinking strategies that drive world-changing entrepreneurs.

This course is about transformation – not just of ideas, but of how you think, solve problems, and approach challenges. Through real-world projects and exclusive case studies from top business schools, you’ll develop essential capabilities that define entrepreneurial thinking:

• Spotting hidden opportunities in everyday problems
• Building resilience and adapting to uncertainty
• Breaking free from conventional thinking patterns
• Turning setbacks into stepping stones
• Creating compelling narratives that inspire action

You’ll hear from actual clients and tackle real challenges, but our focus isn’t on building businesses – it’s on building your capacity to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll learn to:

• Navigate complexity with confidence
• Transform vague problems into clear opportunities
• Challenge assumptions that limit innovation
• Build on others’ ideas through effective collaboration
• Test and refine solutions through rapid iteration

This course is ideal for students who:

• Are curious about how innovators think and work
• Want to develop creative problem-solving skills
• Enjoy tackling complex, open-ended challenges
• Seek to turn obstacles into opportunities
• Want to make a meaningful impact in any field

By the end of the trimester, you’ll have transformed your approach to problem-solving and innovation, gaining confidence in your ability to navigate uncertainty and create positive change.

This elective is open to students in grades 9-12. No prior experience needed – bring your curiosity and willingness to think differently.

Spend time in the mountains, getting outdoors, building community, then exploring Denver!

Have an experience and gain the tools to work through ambiguity on the way to fun and creative [maybe even wild!] solutions.