Samsung Canada Announces Finalist Schools in Solve for Tomorrow Contest

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Five Canadian classrooms recognized for bold, innovative ideas to solve sustainability challenges

After a nationwide search, Samsung Canada has announced the five finalist schools in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest[1]. Evaluated by Samsung’s panel of expert judges, the five schools were selected for their bold, innovative solutions to solve environmental challenges affecting communities, and make a difference in the efforts against climate change.

In recognition of their achievement, each school will receive $5,000 towards brand new Samsung technology to support and enhance STEM learning in their classrooms, and to help them continue formulating their plans and submissions. Upon the second round of judging, the grand prize winner will receive $50,000 and be named ‘The School for Tomorrow.’

The five finalist schools are:

• Lincoln Alexander Public School (Markham, ON): To solve the lack of access to clean drinking water that affects many rural and Indigenous communities, this team proposed an innovative water treatment filter technology that would connect to household taps.
• Saint Augustine Catholic School (Markham, ON): To promote sustainable airline practices, this team proposed to build a Canada-made-contrail projection model that considers flight path and jet fuel to reduce the industry’s harm on climate change.
• St Peter High School (Ottawa, ON): To help drive environmental stewardship at their school and build interest in sustainable food practices, this team proposed a high-tech ‘smart’ garden to serve as a living classroom for plant health and soil monitoring.
• Riverview High School (Riverview, NB): To promote sustainable construction practices, this team proposed leveraging STEM and smart home technology for a fully sustainable home, easily implemented into their local community.
• St Mary St Cecilia Catholic School (Morrisburg, ON): To support the everyday shift to sustainable energy sources, this team proposed a hydrogen generator suitable for residential and commercial use.

“This year’s Solve for Tomorrow finalists demonstrated remarkable innovation combined with a determination to make an impact on both a local and national scale,” said Jihoon Lee, President and CEO, Samsung Electronics Canada. “These ideas are a testament to the passion of Canadian students and why STEM learning and environmental stewardship in schools are of the utmost importance. We’re proud to  continue our commitment to the future of STEM by supporting the schools with Samsung technology.”

The finalists will now create a video submission further detailing their ideas, and receive dedicated mentorship sessions to help refine their submissions from Tovah Barocas, CEO, Earth Rangers and 2023-24 Solve for Tomorrow judge.

To learn more about Solve for Tomorrow, please visit Samsung’s website.