Grade 9 and 10 learners are invited to enter the HIP2B² 3M Innovation Challenge.
The challenge tasks learners with finding innovative solutions to everyday problems they face. This year entrants must find a solution to the following everyday problems:
- How we get from place to place
- How we stay healthy
- How we stay safe
- How to make everyday tasks easier
Learners are invited to enter their own innovation for a solution to a real problem that affects them, their family or their community by using science and mathematical applications. Teams are made up of two learners.
The closing date for entries is on Friday 30 September.
Finalists from each province will be selected by a judging panel of representatives from HIP2B², 3M and other industry experts with a science or technical background.
The final challenge will be held on Wednesday 30 November and prizes for the winning team will include a laptop for each winner, a laptop for their teacher as well as R10 000 worth of equipment for their school’s lab.
V For more information and how to enter phone Lizelle on 021 976 3366 or alternatively send her an email on lizelle@wwd.co.za.
