Eighth-grade students in the Washington Island School District have earned the title State Winner from Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow program. This program is designed to help students grow in their STEM skills as they choose a problem in their community and propose a solution. The students from Washington Island chose invasive species as their community problem to solve. With this project came research and a learning experience for all students involved. The group of students is led by Tim VerBoomen with guidance from Miranda Dahlke, both middle school teachers. Dahlke describes what the students worked on and what  is in store for them as they continue their hard work to have a chance at winning the innovation award.

Dahlke expressed plans to use the money awarded with the title State Winner to expand further and improve the STEM program at the district. This plan includes purchasing more technology to further their robotics program and provide more learning opportunities for the Washington Island School District students. 

Picture included students from the group as listed:

Back row: Magnus, Cydney, Cameron, Aidan, Collin

Front row: Rita, Mason, Tommy