Be a hunger hero! High school students across Colorado are invited to participate in the Colorado GROW Youth Institute with their class, school, or independently with a mentor by completing Global Challenge research projects.
To join, you’ll:
- Pick a country and a global challenge that interests you.
- Explore how it relates to food security.
- Write a short paper with ideas and solutions.
The Colorado GROW Youth Institute is a chance to dive into real-world issues, explore new topics, and share your ideas.
Check out paper topics and resources to get started below!
Paper topics
Animal agriculture
Animal health
Climate change
Conflict
Dietary diseases
Education
Foreign aid
Human rights
Infectious diseases
Infrastructure
International trade
Malnutrition
Plants
Policy and governance
Populations
Renewable energy
Spoilage and waste
Sustainable agriculture
Water sanitation
Water scarcity
Resources
- Global Challenge research paper guidelines
- Hunger Heroes self-guided course (walk through key concepts and steps for completing the Global Challenge research paper)
- CSU Libraries’ GROW Youth Institute research guide (free resources)
- CSU Impact Map (discover research ideas)
What’s next?
The Colorado GROW Youth Institute is connecting Colorado youth for a hunger-free world. Your journey doesn’t end after your participation in the youth institute – check out how else you can get involved through advisory councils, internships, and fellowships.
