Global Solutions STEM Challenge: Virtual Science Fair sponsored by IREX

The Global Solutions STEM Challenge is a virtual science fair sponsored by IREX where student teams design solutions to real-world problems. Created to connect classrooms worldwide, it emphasizes collaboration, research, and presentation skills rather than just flashy prototypes. Parents of motivated middle and high schoolers appreciate the authentic audience and global perspective, which can make STEM feel more meaningful than a typical worksheet project. Participation requires time and coordination, but as a low-cost or grant-supported experience, it offers outsized benefits in confidence, communication, and teamwork.