Provides high school students and their teachers with unique opportunities to explore global issues and STEM fields. To participate, students work with a teacher to prepare a research paper about a global issue concerning hunger and poverty. Schools nominate students to participate in a day-long event at the Iowa State University. At the event, students: present their research findings, participate with their teachers in interactive activities, engage with research and industry experts and their peers, and receive a scholarship to attend Iowa State University and eligibility for further opportunities and programs.