Juda selected as State Finalist in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest
JUDA – Juda School is pleased to announce that Scott
Anderson and his Physics class have been selected as one of the five state finalists
in Wisconsin in the Samsung Solve for
Tomorrow contest.
Juda used their Physics STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math) solar project as a basis for their contest entry, stating: At
Juda we incorporate real world projects within the curriculum; we research projects and create a variety of
solutions. This contest would allow us to chase our next big project
which is always decided through student brainstorming about our school and our
community. Our last large project is just finishing, where we are
researching ways to reduce Juda school's carbon footprint. The students
investigated many projects and now 2 years after the initial assignment we are
installing a 24-panel array. These
are STEM projects with real-world results.
Since 2004, Samsung’s education programs have contributed more
than $13 million in technology to more than 500 public schools in the U.S. In
2010, Samsung unveiled a new contest initiative called Solve for Tomorrow to
foster more enthusiasm in STEM education. Together with industry and other
partners, the Solve for Tomorrow contest uses technology as a motivator to
raise awareness and interest in STEM learning among teachers and students.
Samsung stated that “We were amazed by the quality of
entries that we received this year and applaud your dedication to inspiring
your students, improving your local communities and fostering STEM education in
your school.” Juda was selected out
of the more than 2,300 applications to be one of the five best in Wisconsin. Just
for being a finalist Juda is receiving two Samsung Galaxy Tablets to aid in their
classroom instruction!
Juda is now competing against four other schools to
be the state winner. Should Juda win, they would receive a video
technology kit and a technology package valued at $20,000.
Mr Anderson and his Physics class are now completing
the next phase of the contest – creating a “lesson plan” that will serve as the outline
for their project and accompanying video.
