{"id":65527,"date":"2023-12-05T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=65527"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:06:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T20:06:05","slug":"300-state-finalists-shine-in-samsung-solve-for-tomorrow-stem-competition-nearing-100000-prize-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/300-state-finalists-shine-in-samsung-solve-for-tomorrow-stem-competition-nearing-100000-prize-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"300 State Finalists Shine in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition, Nearing $100,000 Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, Samsung Electronics America<\/strong> proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow<\/strong><\/a> national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition. Each State Finalist has secured a coveted $2,500 Samsung technology<\/a> prize package, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards becoming one of three National Winners that each unlock $100,000 for their school. Overall, Samsung will award more than $2 million* in prizes to this year\u2019s participating schools.<\/p>\n

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow<\/a> is a nationwide competition designed to empower students in grades 6\u201312 to leverage the power of STEM<\/a> to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities. The competition engages U.S. Gen Z students<\/a> to catalyze change by applying Problem-based Learning (PBL) principles, environmental stewardship, and entrepreneurship to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. It also promotes active, hands-on learning, making STEM more tangible and showcasing its real-world applications.<\/p>\n

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Bloomington High School South<\/p><\/div>\n

To view the full list of State Finalists<\/strong>, please visit Samsung.com\/Solve<\/a>. Notably, 50% of the State Finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition are Title 1 schools, underscoring the program’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity<\/a>. Reflecting Gen Z\u2019s collective dedication to tackling pressing global challenges, 45% of the projects directly address issues related to the climate crisis<\/a>, such as extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes, and heat; microplastic pollution<\/a>; air and water quality; the pollinator collapse; e-waste<\/a> (electronic waste) risks; and light pollution. What\u2019s more, this cohort of students are actively developing innovative solutions for a spectrum of other pressing societal issues, including accessibility<\/a>, mental health matters like student anxiety and loneliness, food insecurity, cybersecurity<\/a>, and aid for the unhoused and migrants.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ann Woo<\/a>, Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America, noted: \u201cA STEM education<\/a> is a critical pathway to the evolving future of work. We celebrate the dedication, ingenuity, and creativity of the 300 State Finalists who are not only showcasing their STEM prowess but, more importantly, addressing local community issues with meaningful solutions. Their commitment to making a tangible impact speaks volumes about the transformative power of education and technology. And the drive of these young innovators to be creators and makers, as displayed in these entries, resonates with the findings of our recent Samsung\/Morning Consult survey<\/a> on what Gen Z is seeking for their futures.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upcoming Competition Phases<\/h5>\n

For the next phase of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, teachers must create a focused activity plan. This plan outlines how their students will execute their STEM project, including defining the problem, proposing a STEM-based solution, specifying project objectives, detailing activities to reach anticipated goals, and articulating the expected improvement within their local community resulting from the project’s successful implementation. The activity plans are due Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Following the submission of activity plans, judges will select State Winners<\/strong> from today’s announced State Finalists, with the winners set to be revealed in late January 2024.<\/p>\n

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