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Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly names the winners of the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition—a national education program that challenges public middle and high school students to turn science, technology, engineering, and math concepts into real-world solutions for challenges in their local communities. The three National Winners—each awarded a $100,000 prize package for their schools—were announced by Yoonie Joung, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America: Bentonville West High School from Centerton, AR; Bloomington High School South from Bloomington, IN; and Charter School of Wilmington from Wilmington, DE.
Reflecting on the achievement and the promise of student-driven STEM solutions, Yoonie Joung shared, “These students are a profound reminder of why Samsung Solve for Tomorrow exists—to ignite innovation, inspire action, and ensure all young people have access to the tools they need to shape a better future. As they embrace emerging technologies like AI, Samsung is focused on helping close both the knowledge and resource gaps in STEM education—ensuring educators are equipped and students are empowered to apply these tools in transformative ways. Fifteen years in, Solve for Tomorrow continues to demonstrate what’s possible when we invest in youth, education, and bold thinking.”
At the core of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a mission to advance STEM literacy, proficiency, and equity—and this year marks a celebration of its 15-year legacy of student-driven innovation. To date, Samsung has provided more than $29 million in technology and classroom resources to nearly 4,300 public schools across the U.S. This year’s three National Winners rose to the top from thousands of bold, imaginative entries—emerging from a highly competitive journey that began with 300 State Finalists, narrowed to 50 State Winners, and culminated in 10 National Finalists who pitched their visions for a brighter tomorrow.
10 National Finalists. 1 Unforgettable Pitch Event. Endless Impact.
Representing the next generation of changemakers, these 10 standout Gen Z and Gen Alpha student teams tackled issues like healthcare access, accessibility in sports, climate-driven heat disparities, and public safety on frozen lakes—using cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D modeling and printing, machine learning (ML), and robotics to bring their ideas to life.
Their innovations took center stage at a live Solve for Tomorrow Pitch Event on April 28 at Samsung DC, where a panel of distinguished judges—including Charlotte Dungan from the Mark Cuban Foundation; YouTube creator Enobong Etteh; Hope King, founder of Macro Talk News and Axios contributor; Rameen Rana from Samsung NEXT; and Renzo Villavicencio from Samsung Electronics America—evaluated each team’s project. The event began with opening remarks from Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose, a long-time Solve for Tomorrow partner dedicated to expanding access to classroom resources.
“Every year, I’m inspired by the incredible ingenuity, empathy, and determination these students bring to solving real-world problems in their communities. At Samsung, we believe in the power of technology as a force for good for all—and these young innovators are living proof of that. Watching them harness STEM to build a better future is not only hopeful—it’s a reminder of what’s possible when we invest in the next generation of problem-solvers,” said Allison Stransky, CMO of Samsung Electronics America.