{"id":62831,"date":"2023-10-30T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=62831"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T20:07:47","slug":"igniting-gen-z-innovation-and-ingenuity-samsung-launches-its-2023-2024-solve-for-tomorrow-stem-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/igniting-gen-z-innovation-ingenuity-samsung-launches-2023-2024-solve-for-tomorrow-stem-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Igniting Gen Z Innovation and Ingenuity: Samsung Launches its 2023-2024 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The nationwide STEM competition challenges U.S. public school students in grades 6-12 to showcase how STEM can be applied to positively impact their local communities. Teachers are encouraged to submit their applications now at\u00a0www.Samsung.com\/Solve<\/a>\u00a0for an opportunity to win a share of $2 million in technology and classroom supplies!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<\/a> is proud to announce the launch of our 2023-2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow<\/strong><\/a> competition, a nationwide competition that empowers students<\/a> in grades 6\u201312 to harness the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to create innovative solutions<\/a> addressing critical issues in their local communities. U.S. public middle and high school teachers are invited to submit an application<\/a> that asks students to catalyze tangible change and address some of society\u2019s most pressing challenges by applying the principles of Problem-based Learning (PBL)<\/a> \u2013 active, hands-on learning through real-world problem-solving \u2013 and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

Gen Z embodies the future of work\u2014a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change. In recognition of this entrepreneurial spirit, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow<\/a> is adapting to celebrate and incentivize their innovation and ingenuity with a new national \u201cRising Entrepreneurship Award<\/strong>\u201d valued at $25,000 for one winning school. This prestigious honor underscores the importance of nurturing solutions that not only excel in the competition but also transcend it, ultimately evolving into scalable and sustainable ventures that will play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Rising Entrepreneurship Award, as well as our Sustainability Innovation Award<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 an honor created in 2021<\/a> in response to Gen Z\u2019s deep passion for the planet, joins prize packages that will put more than $2 million* in Samsung technology<\/a> and classroom supplies<\/strong> in the hands of STEM teachers across America<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ann Woo<\/strong><\/a>, Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America, noted: \u201cAs we launch the 14th<\/sup> annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow<\/a> competition, we’re excited to witness the energy and creativity of our young participants, who represent the future. With a prize pool of $2 million, we’re truly investing in the potential of Gen Z to shape the world with their visionary ideas<\/a> and make a positive impact. And we’re thrilled to celebrate the fifth year of our partnership with DonorsChoose<\/strong><\/a>, the leading way to give to preK\u201312 public schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Application Process<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Now through Tuesday, November 14, public school teachers across the U.S. can apply for this year\u2019s STEM competition<\/a>. In prior years, participating students have identified significant societal and environmental challenges<\/a>, designing STEM-based concepts that address food waste and insecurity, urban decay and blight, inequality, mental health, and the influence of climate change on extreme environmental events.<\/p>\n

The Solve for Tomorrow<\/a> application process takes about two minutes<\/strong> \u2013 and you don\u2019t need to be a STEM teacher<\/a> to apply. (Public school History, Arts, and Physical Education teachers, plus coaches and administrators, are welcome too!) All that\u2019s needed is an initial idea outlining how students would use STEM to address a critical need<\/a> in their local community.<\/p>\n

Competition Phases & Grand Prizes<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Once applications are submitted by the November deadline, schools will have the opportunity to move ahead to the following competition phases:<\/p>\n