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People around the world are working hard on this problem. To meet the big challenges we face, we need good ideas from everyone. This competitionÌýinvitesÌýstudentsÌýto join the global community addressing climate changeÌýand unlocks their potential for finding solutions!Ìý

How Does the Challenge Work?

Student teamsÌýsubmit a brief abstract describing their idea(s) for an innovation. AfterÌýaÌýcrowdsourced discussion, they use feedback from peers to revise their idea, then develop and test a mitigation prototype. Finally,Ìýthey submit a video and paper that make the case forÌýhow and why their innovation will reduce greenhouse gases. Winners are selected by a team of judges.ÌýÌý

Students!ÌýCompete for a chance to win prize money. Earn recognition from peers, community, and experts.Ìý

Teachers!ÌýEngageÌýyourÌýstudents in problem-based learning.ÌýInviteÌýthemÌýtoÌýdoÌýSTEM projectsÌýthat haveÌýthe potential for real-world impact in mitigating climate change.ÌýÌýThe Innovate to Mitigate Challenge, aligned with Next Generation Science Standards practices, works in the following contexts:

• As part or whole ofÌýan electiveÌýcourseÌýÌý
• As a final graduation or independent study projectÌý
• As a free-choice option in science club after schoolÌý

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