{"id":884,"date":"2019-12-12T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T17:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2019\/12\/12\/announcing-imagine-cup-junior-ai-for-good-challenge\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T20:23:47","slug":"announcing-imagine-cup-junior-ai-for-good-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2019\/12\/announcing-imagine-cup-junior-ai-for-good-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Imagine Cup Junior – AI for Good Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As technology continues to evolve, we are faced with an incredible opportunity to leverage the power of new solutions and human expertise to unlock some of the biggest challenges we face in society. It\u2019s why Microsoft invests in AI for Good initiatives, which support and empower those working to address humanitarian, environmental and cultural challenges by creating a more sustainable and accessible world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, we believe the future is in the hands of students around the world who are increasingly driven by a sense of purpose and who want to have a positive impact on the world and their communities. That\u2019s why I am incredibly excited to share that we are bringing Imagine Cup Junior<\/a><\/strong> to secondary students worldwide, providing an opportunity for students to take part in a global challenge while learning about the power of Artificial Intelligence and its responsible use to change the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Imagine Cup Junior 2020 from Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Microsoft Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imagine Cup Junior is an extension of the hugely popular Imagine Cup<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a global competition that empowers the next generation of computer science students to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to create applications that shape how we live, work and play. The introduction of the Imagine Cup Junior challenge will now enable younger students, starting at age 13 up to 18, to learn about technology and come up with ideas for improving the world around them, while building 21st<\/sup> century skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s challenge is focused on Artificial Intelligence and introducing students to Microsoft\u2019s AI for Good initiatives<\/strong><\/a> so they can think of solutions to issues that matter to them. This includes AI for Humanitarian Action, AI for Earth, AI for Cultural Heritage and AI for Accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenge is designed to be approachable for all students and educators, and it does not require any existing knowledge of technology or cloud concepts. We\u2019ve created a host of materials, including templates and AI resource guides, that will help make it easy for educators and students to participate. The beauty of Imagine Cup Junior is that students can be entirely new to the concept of AI and build the competence to continue learning about technology and its impact throughout their school years. And for those students eager to learn more, we\u2019ve created an extra opportunity<\/a><\/strong> to get hands on with Azure and the Wick Editor to bring their concepts to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started, educators need to register at www.imaginecup.com\/junior<\/a><\/strong> which will provide access to the Imagine Cup Junior resource kit including educator guides, student guides, templates and slides for the following modules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n