Princeton High School Chosen As National Finalist In STEM Competition

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton High School was selected as one of 10 National Finalists in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition.

Each National Finalist, chosen from this year's pool of 50 State Winners, will receive a prize package of $50,000 in Samsung technology and classroom supplies.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow challenges public school students in grades 6-12 to create positive change in their communities by using science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to solve pressing local issues.

The STEM solution that Princeton High School developed to address their local community issue was Endangered Indigenous Languages, earning them the title of National Finalist.

Fifty percent of the 6,000 languages spoken worldwide are currently at risk of extinction. To safeguard endangered Indigenous languages, Princeton High School students developed Che'w, an AI-powered robotic stuffed animal, which speaks Mam – a Mayan language spoken by a small population of Princeton High School students – and other Indigenous languages.

This novel approach to language education, leverages tech to bridge linguistic gaps and empower Indigenous communities. See below for Princeton High School's student video on their STEM solution:

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The public can vote online once per day until April 23, for the Community Choice Winner from the 10 National Finalists. The selected STEM project will receive an additional $10,000 prize package. To vote or for more information visit samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow.

On April 29, Princeton High School along with the other 9 National Finalists will head to a live Pitch Event in Washington, D.C. On April 30, judges will then select three National Winners, who will each receive a $100,000 prize package.

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