May 27, 2020
COVID Cancelled-Lea Ann Smith, Dir, STEM Academy
Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow - Climate Change


Once again, an Essex High School program shines.  In January 2020, Samsung announced that a team from the EHS STEM Academy was selected to represent Vermont in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.   Lea Ann Smith, Director of the STEM Academy, and some of her students will give us a preview into the development of a original app to address issues associated with our changing climate.  Shortly after this presentation, the team will submit its proposal to Samsung for review. 

Selected from thousands of entries nationwide, Essex High School in Essex Junction has been named the Vermont State Winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest for its proposed plan to address climate change. Celebrating its 10th year, the nationwide competition challenges students in grades 6th-12th to creatively use STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills to address real-world issues in their communities.  Read the full article HERE