WABASH, IN- Wabash High School in Wabash, Indiana has been named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists (300 nationwide) in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $2.5K prize package. The group of 4th year engineering students have designed assistive technology to help individuals with hand/arm disabilities use a smart pen to its full capability. They designed the device using CAD software, 3D printed the housing, and programmed software to detect various movements by the user to switch between pen functions.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a national competition designed to empower students in grades 6-12 to unleash the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities. The competition empowers public middle and high school students to catalyze change by applying Problem-based Learning (PBL) principles, environmental stewardship, and social impact entrepreneurship to address some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha students participating in this year’s competition have boldly entered their game-changing ideas to tackle the climate crisis, mental health and wellness, school safety, and more. Their projects also harness emerging technologies such as AI, 3D printing, and robotics to drive change, with applications in healthcare, accessibility, and language translation. Judges will select State Winners based on these plans, with winners announced in March 2025. 50 State Winners will get a Samsung Video Kit to help create their “STEM solution pitch video,” along with $12,000 worth of Samsung technology.
