Jerry (Grand National winner)

300 State Finalists Shine in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition, Nearing $100,000 Prize Potential

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.

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  • Today, Samsung Electronics America proudly announces the selection of 300 public middle and high schools from all 50 states across America as State Finalists in the esteemed 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition.
  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition designed to empower students in grades 6–12 to leverage the power of STEM to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities.
  • Notably, 50% of the State Finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition are Title 1 schools, underscoring the program's commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
  • To date, Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $27 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to 3,500-plus public schools across the United States.

EY Announces Tom Brennan, CEO and CTO of Sol-Ark, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Award Winner

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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ALLEN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Tom Brennan, CEO & CTO of Sol-Ark was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Award winner, following his selection as a Southwest regional award winner in June. Winners were selected from a pool of 224 regional Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Award winners from 197 companies across the US. Entrepreneur Of The Year was created to honor those audacious entrepreneurs who dare to reimagine what's possible and develop products and solutions that disrupt markets, revolutionize industries and transform lives. Now in its 37th year, it is celebrated as one of the most respected business award programs in the world.

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  • Winners were selected from a pool of 224 regional Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Award winners from 197 companies across the US.
  • Now in its 37th year, it is celebrated as one of the most respected business award programs in the world.
  • "I am deeply honored to be an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Winner.
  • I founded Sol-Ark to serve God, my Family and my Extended Family at Sol-Ark," said Tom Brennan, CEO and CTO of Sol-Ark.

5 Years, $8.5 Million in Classroom Technology & Supplies Delivered to Public Schools Across America

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The impactful partnership of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and DonorsChoose , the leading nonprofit for supporting preK–12 public schools, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.

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  • The impactful partnership of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and DonorsChoose , the leading nonprofit for supporting preK–12 public schools, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.
  • This collaboration, centered around Samsung's national Solve for Tomorrow science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition for public middle and high school students, has over five years delivered $8.5 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to nearly 500 schools participating in Solve for Tomorrow competitions.
  • From our network within the citizenship community, we knew that teachers on DonorsChoose understand the needs of a classroom better than many.
  • DonorsChoose let us know how well the tech Samsung contributed matched teachers' needs and would work best for both educators and students.

Igniting Gen Z Innovation and Ingenuity: Samsung Launches its 2023-2024 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Gen Z embodies the future of work—a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change.

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  • Gen Z embodies the future of work—a generation intrinsically motivated to construct, pioneer, and drive meaningful change.
  • In recognition of this entrepreneurial spirit, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is adapting to celebrate and incentivize their innovation and ingenuity with a new national “Rising Entrepreneurship Award” valued at $25,000 for one winning school.
  • The Solve for Tomorrow application process takes about two minutes – and you don’t need to be a STEM teacher to apply.
  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow launched in 2010 as a way to boost interest, proficiency, and diversity in STEM.

National Winners Named in the 21st Annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Winners were announced at the National Awards Ceremony , which took place June 29.

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  • Winners were announced at the National Awards Ceremony , which took place June 29.
  • This year’s National Winners are:
    MISSing Monarchs raised awareness of the decline of the monarch butterfly population in their community and provided new efforts to sustain the population.
  • “The initiative of these National Winners, and of all eCYBERMISSION students, to use STEM to address real problems in their communities is a testament to that vision.
  • I offer my sincere congratulations to this year’s National Winners.”
    “Congratulations to the eCYBERMISSION National Winners.

Wounded Warrior Project Recognizes Veteran Leaders

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Army veteran Dana Hutson's peer support group for other wounded veterans extends well beyond its North Carolina home. Dana sees veterans as far away as Kuwait joining her and other veterans regularly during online teleconferences to talk through the challenges they may face and provide support.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Army veteran Dana Hutson's peer support group for other wounded veterans extends well beyond its North Carolina home.
  • She hosts other veterans at events as a warrior leader, helps head a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) peer support group that meets in person and online, and serves as a peer mentor during mental health workshops run by WWP.
  • "You are truly living the Wounded Warrior Project logo," Mike said.
  • It gives me great pride to let you know you are Wounded Warrior Project's Rusty Baggett Peer Leader of the Year."

STEM Students to Nation – “We’ve Got This” – Proposing Solutions for Low-cost Assistive Technology, Heat Stroke in Sports, and the Pollinator Collapse

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Senator Todd Young of Indiana also attended the event as they were honored with STEM Champion Awards from Samsung in recognition of their efforts to advance STEM pursuits in their states.

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  • Senator Todd Young of Indiana also attended the event as they were honored with STEM Champion Awards from Samsung in recognition of their efforts to advance STEM pursuits in their states.
  • “Their ingenuity in developing creative solutions to community problems and their commitment in bringing projects from idea to reality are truly inspiring.
  • We invite everyone to join us in celebrating these young STEM champions, and all the teams that have participated in Solve for Tomorrow.
  • The three grand prize-winning STEM solutions are:

National Finalists, Regional Finalists, and State Winners Named in the 21st Annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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eCYBERMISSION announced the State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists for its 21st annual competition.

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  • eCYBERMISSION announced the State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists for its 21st annual competition.
  • “The U.S. Army is proud to provide opportunities like eCYBERMISSION to help develop and mentor the next generation of STEM talent,” said AEOP Cooperative Agreement Manager, Christina Weber.
  • After Regional Judging, the top teams per grade level from each of the five regions were selected to advance as National Finalists.
  • For a full list of State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists, visit www.ecybermission.com/winners .

Ten Schools Named National Finalists in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Of the 10 National Finalists, one will be named Community Choice Winner through online public voting , receiving an additional $10,000 in Samsung technology.

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  • Of the 10 National Finalists, one will be named Community Choice Winner through online public voting , receiving an additional $10,000 in Samsung technology.
  • Across all award categories in Solve for Tomorrow, more than $2 million* in Samsung technology and classroom supplies will be distributed in the 2022-23 competition.
  • To date, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has awarded $24 million in classroom technology and materials to 2,791 public schools in the United States.
  • To learn more about the national STEM competition, please visit www.samsung.com/solve or follow us on Instagram or Facebook .

THE BACON BROTHERS, AWARD WINNING MUSICIANS, PRODUCERS AND RECORDING ARTISTS, TEAM UP WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN NATIONAL LYRICS-WRITING CONTEST

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The inaugural Voice Your Dreams Project (VYDP) is a free arts education program, accessible to Club teens, grades 7-12, at more than 4,700 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.

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  • The inaugural Voice Your Dreams Project (VYDP) is a free arts education program, accessible to Club teens, grades 7-12, at more than 4,700 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.
  • National Recording Artists will serve as ambassadors and judges to select the winning lyrics.
  • Professional songwriters and producers will then adapt five winning lyrics to music; followed by a national premier of the winning song.
  • Voice Your Dreams Project is produced in collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs, Mraz & Company, Elkinson + Sloves, Inc. and education partner MAPS (Music & Poetry Synchronized).