{"id":59143,"date":"2023-05-16T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=59143"},"modified":"2024-05-29T12:16:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:16:08","slug":"stem-students-to-nation-weve-got-this-proposing-solutions-for-low-cost-assistive-technology-heat-stroke-in-sports-and-the-pollinator-collapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-solve-for-tomorrow-stem-students-national-winners-2023-we-got-this","title":{"rendered":"STEM Students to Nation \u2013 \u201cWe\u2019ve Got This\u201d \u2013 Proposing Solutions for Low-cost Assistive Technology, Heat Stroke in Sports, and the Pollinator Collapse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<\/strong><\/a>, today named the three National Winners<\/strong> of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow<\/strong><\/a>, the nationwide competition for public middle and high school students that awards $2 million annually in prizes to teams demonstrating how they use STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills to create positive change and address pressing issues in their local communities. The winning schools from Delaware, Florida, and Texas \u2013 selected from 10 National Finalists<\/a> \u2013 each receive $100,000 in Samsung technology<\/a> and school supplies, while the remaining seven Finalists receive $50,000 per school.<\/p>\n

The three National Winners \u2013 Brandywine High School<\/strong><\/a> (Wilmington, DE); Strawberry Crest High School<\/strong><\/a> (Dover, FL); and Porter High School<\/strong><\/a> (Porter, TX) \u2013 were announced by Samsung Electronics America President and CEO KS Choi<\/a> at today\u2019s celebration in Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia and U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana also attended the event as they were honored with STEM Champion Awards from Samsung in recognition of their efforts to advance STEM pursuits in their states.<\/p>\n

Joining Choi<\/a> and the Senators to honor the winners and all competitors were speakers including Mark Lippert, Samsung Electronics North America Executive Vice President of Public Affairs<\/a>, and, past Solve for Tomorrow winners, Paula Labbe, Robotics Teacher at Great Bridge High School, Virginia, and Daniella Gonzales, student at Princeton High School, New Jersey.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u201cSamsung Solve for Tomorrow gives us a front-row view of the tremendous potential of this upcoming generation of STEM thinkers and do-ers,\u201d said Ann Woo, Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Samsung Electronics America<\/a>. \u201cTheir ingenuity in developing creative solutions to community problems and their commitment in bringing projects from idea to reality are truly inspiring. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating these young STEM champions, and all the teams that have participated in Solve for Tomorrow. They represent the vibrant future of the STEM community that is so vital to tech companies like ours.\u201d<\/p>\n

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All 10 Finalists<\/a> had pitched their STEM solutions yesterday at the Samsung Solutions Center in Washington<\/a> to a panel of judges that included another Solve for Tomorrow<\/a> alumni teacher, Harry Preston of Baltimore\u2019s Green Street Academy<\/a>. The Finalists<\/a> and guests were welcomed by speakers including Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose<\/a>, nonprofit crowdfunding platform for educators and a Solve for Tomorrow partner. Video of the students\u2019 presentations can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia<\/p><\/div>\n

The three grand prize-winning STEM solutions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
SCHOOL<\/strong><\/em><\/th>CITY\/STATE<\/strong><\/em><\/th>COMMUNITY ISSUE & STEM SOLUTION<\/strong><\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Brandywine High School <\/strong><\/td>Wilmington, DE<\/td>Eliminated cost barriers by creating an affordable alternative to assistive tech devices \u2013 AACU Switch \u2013 for people with independent living disabilities
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Video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwFqV-6uqeE <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strawberry Crest High School<\/strong><\/td>Dover, FL<\/td>Created a wearable sensor and corresponding app \u2013 Human Health Band \u2013 that allows coaches to monitor athlete\u2019s body temperatures to prevent heat-related deaths in sports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/NHPi2ZQ0xP4<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Porter High School <\/strong><\/td>Porter, TX<\/td>Designed a state-of-the-art, app-based beehive monitoring system \u2013 HiveHub \u2013 capable of recording the hive traffic, climate, and activity to thwart the pollinator collapse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/8awJxr6R2t4 <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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Brandywine High School (Wilmington, DE)<\/p><\/div>

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Strawberry Crest High School (Dover, FL)<\/p><\/div>

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Porter High School (Porter, TX)<\/p><\/div>

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Richmond Hill Middle School students and teacher with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia<\/p><\/div>

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Bloomington High School South students and teacher with US Senator Todd Young of Indiana<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Moreover, three additional honors were awarded at the event:<\/p>\n