Inventing Tomorrow

Inventing Tomorrow follows young scientists from Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Mexico as they tackle some of the most complex environmental issues facing humanity today – right in their own backyards. These passionate teen innovators strive to address environmental threats while they also navigate the everyday doubts and insecurities of adolescence. Together, these inspiring teenagers travel to present their cutting-edge solutions at the largest convening of high school scientists in the world, the Olympics of global science fairs: the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

This film is perfect for teachers seeking uplifting, inspiring and solution-focused ideas for the environment, and shows student audiences what is possible when young people set their minds to tackling important environmental challenges right in their hometowns and around the world. The result is an educational, inspiring documentary that celebrates young scientists whose compelling backstories and experiences drive them to do their research. It’s a powerful reminder that passionate young people from all walks of life can use their intelligence, hard work, and dedication to overcome the odds, make it to one of the most prestigious student science and engineering fairs in the world, and have the potential to change the world for all of us.

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