Samsung Honors 300 U.S. Schools as State Finalists
Samsung Electronics America honored 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition. Each State Finalist school has won a $2,500 Samsung technology prize package, an initial milestone on the path toward becoming one of three National Winners that will each unlock $100,000 for their school. Overall, Samsung will award more than $2 million* in prizes to this year’s participating schools. The full list of State Finalists can be viewed at Samsung.com/Solve.
Four North Dakota schools were named as state finalists including: Davies High School in Fargo; Community High School, 2 teams, in Grand Forks; Stanley High School in Stanley; and Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center in Valley City.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is among the most awarded national STEM competitive programs, recently recognized with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Award for Best Commitment to Education Program, the Digiday Greater Good Award for Education, and a coveted Silver Anthem Award for Community Engagement and CSR. The education-based citizenship initiative empowers students in grades 6–12 to leverage the power of STEM to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities. The competition engages Gen Z and Gen Alpha students to catalyze positive change by applying Problem-based Learning (PBL) principles, environmental stewardship, and social impact entrepreneurship to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges. By promoting active, hands-on learning, Solve for Tomorrow makes STEM more tangible for young learners, and opens doors to future opportunities in STEM education and careers.
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The 300 State Finalists were selected from thousands of applications across all 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. Nearly three-quarters of entries came from teachers new to the Solve for Tomorrow competition; more than a third were from middle schools; and 60% represented Title 1 institutions – highlighting the widespread interest among educators and students in harnessing STEM’s power to promote the common good, beyond the perception of STEM as a field limited to elite or privileged communities. This diversity also underscores Samsung’s commitment to advancing equity in education.