All entries must be received during the competition submission window, from Oct. 15, 2015, to Feb. 15, 2016.

Who:  Teams of community college students, a faculty mentor and a community or industry partner.

What:  Teams proposing innovative STEM-based solutions for real-world problems they identify within the theme: Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems.

When:  Oct. 15, 2015 to Feb. 15, 2016.

Where:  Submit entries at nsf.gov/CCchallenge

Why:  To foster the development of crucial innovation skills.

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