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Kelly Shea struggled to read until midway through elementary school, but she turned that challenge into a mission. Now the 23-year-old UCF grad is bringing invention education kits to Tampa schools to help kids become confident problem-solvers.
Ten student entrepreneurs from Alabama's historically Black colleges pitched AI-powered public safety solutions, competing for funding and mentorship to launch their startups. The winner's innovation helps small businesses stay compliant and safe using simple text messaging tools.
Over 175 New Jersey students from middle school through grad school just spent a full day using AI to solve one of their state's toughest problems: making life more affordable. Their ideas ranged from housing reforms to transit improvements, proving the next generation is ready to build real solutions.
University of Illinois students turned classroom ideas into real companies, raising millions and serving customers nationwide. Their secret? Starting small, pivoting fast, and solving real problems.
A Moroccan civil engineer who slept in a car during the 2004 earthquake has invented a non-invasive tool that "listens" to concrete structures before they fail. Her startup just won France's prestigious Prix Pépite for student entrepreneurship.
Two college students testing drones in rural India accidentally sparked an agriculture revolution. Their curious experiments now help 50,000 farmers detect crop diseases early and slash costs.
Iowa City Community School District just transformed a former ACT building into a hub where students can explore careers, launch ideas, and dream bigger. Three programs under one roof are giving kids hands-on access to their futures.