Lethbridge youth group looks to help communities through “Mindfuel” funding

Mar 23, 2021 | 10:43 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB– A Lethbridge-based youth team has been looking to address sustainability in their community through MindFuel’s Tech Futures Challenge.

The challenge aims to “help youth develop innovative mindsets and critical thinking skills that will help them in their future education and careers.”

Team ULethbridge iGem placed second out of 13 teams in “Phase One” of the challenge and was awarded $1,500 in funding for their project.

Their project aimed to genetically modify a bacteria to address the issue of blue-green algae in Southern Alberta and its surrounding areas.

Four teams in total were awarded funding to develop prototypes of their solutions in Phase II.

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This new generation of young minds will help shape the future Mindfuel officials say.

“Innovation is critical to the advancement of society, with breakthroughs and inventions continuously improving our quality of life. This important work also bolsters our Canadian economy, as industries and sectors grow and develop to create new opportunities for future careers.”

Youth interested in learning more about the Tech Future Challenges, or other opportunities provided by CTF can visit mindfuel.ca/challenge.

by Connor Gunn