Innovators like Steve Jobs don't just happen -- they are grown. The question is how? The simple answer is: young minds must be challenged and engaged. Our current system that only requires memorization of facts to pass a test just won't do the job of creating the next Steve Jobs.
Challenging students to create their future is one way to invite young minds to innovate and to engage them in design thinking and entrepreneurship.
We need solutions for achieving global sustainability. What about asking a high school student? This year's Spirit of Innovation Challenge did just that. We had teams from all around the globe -- from the U.S. to the Isle of Man in Britain to Saudi Arabia and Vietnam -- developing ideas for global sustainability. Many teams came from underserved and minority-based regions. This year also marked "the year of the girl," with high numbers of registered female competitors, and many "all-girl" teams. Of our 15 finalist teams, two are comprised entirely of girls and seven teams are co-ed.
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