Wilmington Charter to rep 1st State in Samsung STEM competition

WILMINGTON – The Charter School of Wilmington will represent the First State as one of 50 schools in the country to compete in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. 

With this achievement, the charter, located on North Dupont Road, earns a $12,000 Samsung technology prize package, including a Samsung Video Kit to showcase their proposed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) solution.

The Wilmington charter is developing a solution to alleviate the state’s medical crisis where there’s a shortage of physicians. 

The team is working to develop a hydrogel bandage to aid overworked doctors and nurses to help tackle a variety of injuries, which will save resources. 

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a national competition designed to empower students in grades six through 12 to unleash the power of STEM to create innovative solutions addressing critical issues in their local communities. 

The competition puts students in active, hands-on learning that can be applied to real-world problems, making STEM more tangible and showcasing its value both in and outside of the classroom. 

Multiple attempts to reach the school for comment Tuesday and Wednesday were unsuccessful. 

Praise for Charter School of Wilmington

“We are thrilled and incredibly proud, though not surprised, that a team of exceptional students from the Charter School of Wilmington has been selected to represent Delaware in the prestigious Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition,” said Kendall Massett, executive director of the Delaware Charter Schools Network.

This achievement, she said, showcases what charter schools are all about—fostering individualized learning based on students’ passions and interests.

“The competition not only promotes innovative thinking, but also encourages students to take on leadership roles, collaborate with their peers, and transform their ideas into impactful, real-world projects,” Massett said. “We celebrate this win with the dedicated students and teachers who have supported the team on their journey.”

Regardless of the competition outcome, Massett said this accomplishment reflects the amazing potential of Delaware’s students when given the opportunity to thrive through quality education.