Samsung Sustains STEM Learning With P1.5M Innovation Contest
The local education sector needs all kinds of support to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in the country.
So far, the response from the private sector has been a welcome development, expressing its support for training in STEM and producing qualified Filipino students.
For example, Samsung Phils, a global technology conglomerate based in Korea, is expanding its efforts to support young Filipino innovators by launching the world-renowned Choose Tomorrow education program.
In partnership with the Department of Education, Sove for Tomorrow is an innovation competition that encourages critical thinking, creative problem solving and teamwork to promote innovative social ideas that address pressing social issues.
Since its global launch in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow has enabled students around the world to turn their ideas into practical solutions. It is about empowering STEM students to share and apply their ideas to solve societal challenges while impacting their local communities.
The competition provides a unique learning experience that allows participants to apply their STEM knowledge and gain valuable skills along the way. As of 2020, Samsung Phils. The corporate social responsibility program has benefited more than 2 million people by 2023 and reached more than 50 markets, including the Philippines.
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The Philippines needs a major effort to bring STEM education out of the slump. In the 2022 edition of the Global Innovation Index, which measures economic growth and competitiveness, the country is ranked 59th in reading, mathematics and science by the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), down eight levels.
In the Philippines' first participation in PISA 2018, Filipino students ranked lowest among 79 countries in reading comprehension and second in math and science literacy.
Samsung Phils President Minsu Chu said the company is committed to giving back to the community through STEM education. "Every young person deserves to unlock their full potential regardless of their circumstances. Samsung believes in nurturing young minds and equipping them with resources and opportunities to inspire their dreams, creating a positive vibe that inspires young people as well."
How to join?
For youth in grades 8 to 12 in the STEM pathway, Solutions for Tomorrow aims to improve students' technical skills and the 4Cs: collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.
Interested applicants including students and teachers can apply through the official Samsung Phils. Internet page. Entries are accepted from individuals or groups of up to eight members. The school can write as many numbers as possible.
Applicants must submit a written plan of no more than 1,000 words, a poster or diagram of their plan, a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation of no more than 10 slides, or a 5-minute video presentation of the question or problem they wish to address. . . .
The project will be implemented in three phases from May to December. Eligible applications will advance to the first round in June. The selected teams will move on to the semi-finals, which will run until October, where teams will receive workshops and mentors to develop a prototype of their solution.
Only five teams advance to the final round in December, when students present their prototypes to judges. Three individuals or teams will be declared winners.
Prizes worth more than P1.5 million for the winners, including teachers and their respective schools. Stay tuned for more tournament news to be announced soon.
