“Making the world a better place”- easier said than done. Yet, our students have the ideas to make it happen. In the United States, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow reached out to students across the nation to present those ideas and help bring them to fruition.

The annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow final events took place in New York City, where the 10 National Finalist schools presented their ideas to a panel of five judges at the Samsung 837 offices. Students and teachers shared their special experiences with Solve for Tomorrow.

Creative, real-life solution for the community

“Samsung Solve for Tomorrow reinforces that what we did was good and what we’re doing is right. We are really helping people and Samsung recognizes that,” said Johann Carranza from Porter High School in Texas. His friend, River Dowdy, who also took part in the project, expressed his gratitude and excitement about the winnings provided by Samsung. “Our school will be able to refine and create an engineering program to give students a chance at a better future!” he said.

Paula Labbe, a teacher at Great Bridge High School in Virginia agreed with the Porter High students. “It is so special for the kids to see the result of their hard work and for them to realize that they can identify a problem and then develop a solution to that problem that can impact their community and the nation. That’s what I hope they take with them going forward – the fact that they can change the community and make the world better for themselves and others.”

The virtuous cycle of positive influence

“From the initial research to fleshing out the ideas into a tangible solution, the whole process of preparing for Solve for Tomorrow was extremely fun and helpful,” said Matthew Livingston, a student at Princeton High school.

“Not only did I get the chance to create and provide smart solutions to the societal problems, but I also want to give back what I have received from Samsung by being involved in this project as a Samsung Alumni mentor.”