Meet the Winners of Girls Who Code’s 2024-25 AI & Sustainability Challenge!

Reduce, reuse, and innovate! We’re incredibly proud of all our students and community who used AI to better the planet in this year’s #GWCChallenge. From energy conservation to reducing food waste, these students created hundreds of captivating projects that explored how AI can be used to help communities make more eco-conscious decisions. Let’s meet the winners of our challenge and learn more about their incredible projects.

High School Winners

Optimizing energy use just got smarter. EcoSync, an AI-powered energy management platform, helps individuals, businesses, and underserved communities make sustainable choices while cutting costs. Built by 11th grader Parishay, the platform provides predictive maintenance and smart recommendations to maximize energy efficiency.

Navigating the road to sustainability, GlideGreen is an AI-powered app that helps drivers find the most energy-efficient routes for both gas and electric vehicles. Created by 11th grader Sadia, the app reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions with real-time data.

Shopping sustainably made easy. Thread Smart AI is an app that helps users assess the environmental impact of their fashion choices by scanning clothing labels for materials, certifications, and country of origin. 9th grader Anika designed this tool to encourage eco-conscious shopping habits.

Middle School Winners

AI meets ocean exploration with Deep "SEE," a project designed to track marine life and promote conservation. Created by 7th graders Sophia and Joanna, this tool enhances deep-sea exploration while raising awareness of ocean ecosystems.

Designing a climate-resilient future, Adaptix AI predicts natural disasters and recommends architecture improvements to protect communities. 8th grader Aria developed this project to make homes and buildings more sustainable and disaster-proof.

Farming gets an AI-powered boost with W.E.E.D., a robot that detects weeds, pests, and plant infections while reducing the need for harmful chemicals. Created by 8th grader Aishani, this project supports healthier and more eco-friendly agriculture.

Thank you to our partners Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, Duck Creek Technologies, Electronic Arts, Fiduciary Trust International, Franklin Templeton, Genpact, Jack Henry, Paramark.com, Paylocity, Pluralsight, Syntax, Thoma Bravo, and Volvo Cars for supporting our challenge, and of course, our students too.