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The contest gives students the opportunity to work with local companies and nonprofit organizations on solutions to social issues including climate change and gender equity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected students will work on a sustainable solution for these companies and present them in November to a group of panelists who will award the most innovative ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must provide a resume and a letter of recommendation from a professor or mentor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sustainable Development Goals were initiated in 2015 by the United Nations to promote human rights and developmental solutions internationally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accountableimpact.org\/programs\/sdg-challenge-miami\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.accountableimpact.org\/programs\/sdg-challenge-miami<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sustainable Development Goals competition is accepting applications through Sept. 5. 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