Student Solutions to Real-World Challenges

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Now’s your chance to change the world!

We invite middle and high school students to take on real-world challenges like climate change, clean water access, food waste, urban congestion, and more. Students can dream up bold, creative, and hypothetical solutions to everyday problems and share their vision with the world.

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Plastic Waste in oceans

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

How can we reduce or reuse plastic waste to protect marine life?

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

What solutions can improve access to clean water in areas with limited infrastructure?

Traffic Congestion in Urban Areas

Food Waste in Households and Schools

How can technology or infrastructure redesign improve traffic flow in cities?

Food Waste in Households and Schools

What system could reduce food waste while educating people on food sustainability?

Lack of Affordable Housing

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

How can we design low-cost, sustainable housing solutions for growing populations?

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

What innovative methods can help reduce individual or community carbon footprints?

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

How can everyday environments (schools, parks, etc.) be more inclusive?

Cyberbullying and Online Safety

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

What tools or systems could help make online environments safer for youth?

Energy Use in Schools

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

How can schools reduce their energy consumption with student-driven initiatives?

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

Expanding cities and industries are shrinking wildlife habitats. How can we balance development with conservation?

Urban Heat Islands

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Cities are getting hotter due to concrete, asphalt, and limited greenery. How can we cool down our urban spaces?

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

What can be created to help students in underserved areas access quality STEM education?

Student Solutions to Real-World Challenges

Your solutions to real problems

Plastic Waste in oceans

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Traffic Congestion in Urban Areas

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Lack of Affordable Housing

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Cyberbullying and Online Safety

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Energy Use in Schools

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

Urban Heat Islands

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Have a solution to a different problem?

Submit your solution

Student Solutions to Real-World Challenges

Your solutions to real problems

Plastic Waste in oceans

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Traffic Congestion in Urban Areas

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Food Waste in Households and Schools

Lack of Affordable Housing

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Climate Change and Carbon Emissions

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Cyberbullying and Online Safety

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Energy Use in Schools

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Wildlife and Habitat Loss

Urban Heat Islands

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

STEM Education Gaps in Underserved Communities

Have a solution to a different problem?

Submit your solution

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