Gene therapy of a fungus, a glucose biosensor for diabetic cats and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for metal fasteners are just some of the solutions Alberta and British Columbia youth have come up with to tackle real-world problems.
Through the Tech Futures Challenge, 13 teams of students from across Alberta and BC have spent the past five weeks thinking critically about problems facing their community or the world at large and developing a solution through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) practices.
Innovation is critical to the advancement of society, with breakthroughs and inventions continuously improving our quality of life. This important work also bolsters our Canadian economy, as industries and sectors grow and develop to create new opportunities for future careers.
