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Graduates set global challenges for IB students

These inspiring alumni posed challenges that set the stage for students to think critically about real world topics during #generationIB.

What global challenge would you like to see the next generation of student leaders solve? We invite you to pose your challenge for students on Twitter and Instagram.

“Are there low-income students and students of color “missing” from your IB programme? What could you and other students do to understand and close these gaps in access, so that students of every background have an equal opportunity to succeed at the highest levels?”—Reid Saaris

“Are there low-income students and students of color “missing” from your IB programme? What could you and other students do to understand and close these gaps in access, so that students of every background have an equal opportunity to succeed at the highest levels?” —Reid Saaris

“Across the third world, most education systems continue to report poor or declining levels of student performance … how can we (the IB, school staff, and students) support the provision of quality education in our broader communities?”—Kwabena Amporful

“Many schools are finding ways to equip their students with laptops and iPads. Is the use of computers in the classroom disrupting or enhancing the quality of education?”—Rona Ji

“Many schools are finding ways to equip their students with laptops and iPads. Is the use of computers in the classroom disrupting or enhancing the quality of education?”—Rona Ji

“Gender equality benefits all … If we are truly to progress, we need to crack the gender inequality challenge—and that is what I am working on; and why I keep working in this field.”—Sarah Brun

“An issue that is of particular importance to me is the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular and renal disease in Sub-Saharan Africa. NCDs are increasing in incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa and we have limited information on their distribution, treatment and sequelae in many countries …”—Ayodele Odutayo

“An issue that is of particular importance to me is the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular and renal disease in Sub-Saharan Africa. NCDs are increasing in incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa and we have limited information on their distribution, treatment and sequelae in many countries …”—Ayodele Odutayo 

“I am currently working for an international NGO that aims to prevent people from going needlessly blind and restore vision to those who have lost their sight. What is essential to eliminate avoidable blindness is greater political leadership on this issue and more resources being invested to strengthen health systems, especially in developing countries. How can we make this happen?”—Henry Parham

“Many say that climate change is the biggest challenge in our lifetime. If you were an international decision-maker trying to address climate change through local-level engagement, what kind of projects would you promote and how would you promote them?”—Mason Ji 

“Many say that climate change is the biggest challenge in our lifetime. If you were an international decision-maker trying to address climate change through local-level engagement, what kind of projects would you promote and how would you promote them?”—Mason Ji 

“A challenge I think a lot about at Stanford is how artificial intelligence will change the way all of us work and interact in the coming decades … will people embrace the changes and challenges and try to shape them, collectively, in a positive way?”—Marc Brunssen

“One of the greatest lessons I’ve taken away from my technology career is to always ask myself two questions about all the work I pursue: “Instead of just helping one person, does this project have the ability to help many people?” and “Is it universally accessible to everyone, everywhere?” … We need your world-changing ideas!”—Victor Scotti Jr.

“One of the greatest lessons I’ve taken away from my technology career is to always ask myself two questions about all the work I pursue: “Instead of just helping one person, does this project have the ability to help many people?” and “Is it universally accessible to everyone, everywhere?” … We need your world-changing ideas!”Victor Scotti Jr.

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