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Welcome to the 2010-2011 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, the only national sustainability challenge that empowers K-12 students to develop and share environmental solutions that may just change the world.

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Welcome to the 2010-2011 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, the only national sustainability challenge that empowers K-12 students to develop and share environmental solutions that may just change the world.

Choose a grade range to begin

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2010 Results

Who made the cut?

Learn more about the winners from this years' challenge.

Participant Quotes

  • The Challenge was a wonderful opportunity for the students to have an outlet for their scientific talents.

    Sally Blackburn, Ph.D.
    Morgan Selvidge Middle School, MO
  • Through their project, they will eliminate 500 polystyrene trays each day from ending up in a landfill!!

    Melissa Evans
    Corbin Middle School, KY
  • The programs focus on curiosity, innovation,and commitment to community has had a positive effect on my students and will leave them changed for the rest of their lives.

    Jamie Scott
    Pin Oak Middle School,TX
  • Our involvement [in this challenge] has inspired our teachers and staff and encouraged students to participate in education challenges.

    Anonymous, WI
  • Our girls learned so much from [the challenge] — the application of the scientific method, analysis, problem-solving, presentation skills, and realizing that they can really make a difference in the world.

    Dawn O'Brien,
    St. Philip the Apostle School, IL
  • The Challenge process empowers middle school students to know their involvement makes a difference.

    Hector Ibarra,
    West Branch Middle School, IA