The Young Jewish Innovators Challenge invites 9th and 10th-grade young women to use creative thinking and problem-solving skills to seek solutions to real-life issues that impact our community. In this new 12-week program, students will work in teams and compete against other young women in Chicago Jewish high schools.
Participants will learn through both in-person and remote experiences, including:
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Virtual presentations and live sessions
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Panel discussions with experts in the field
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Independent and guided research with mentor expertise
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Application of halachic issues to innovations
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Field trips to industrial and research innovation science labs
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Exposure to the financial and investment processes of start-up companies