For six years, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has inspired Malaysia’s youth to develop creative solutions to real-world problems using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By providing students an opportunity to go beyond textbook knowledge and apply STEM concepts to community challenges, the competition sparks early interest in technology-driven careers that help propel the nation forward.
At a recent Design Thinking Workshop, participants shared how the program has positively transformed their perspectives on STEM education. Denielle Leong from Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd (“Samsung Malaysia”), noted her mentoring experience as an eye-opener. “Our role as mentors is to deepen their current perspectives while allowing them to explore solutions freely. I’ve learned a lot myself through the experience.”
Lydia Karunia Sangeeth, a Computer Science and English teacher from SMK Shah Alam, found Samsung Solve for Tomorrow a powerful platform for her students to explore their passion for STEM. “When I see my students getting excited preparing for it, I get motivated to work closely with them to create solutions using the technologies we have.” She also highlighted the importance of adaptability in the role of teaching and mentoring, especially when technology advancement continues to accelerate.
Students like Harinesvari A/P Sivabalan from SMK Shah Alam said that the competition helped clarify her STEM career path. “One of the key difficulties for us was identifying which issue to address. Our team had to discuss closely with our teacher to ensure that our problem statement and solution were logical,” Harinesvari admitted.
Tan Jiun Kai from SMJK Kwang Hwa and Haziq Nawfal bin Mohd Nizam from SM Sains Kuala Selangor, both saw this experience as transformative.
An avid participant in STEM competitions, Tan saw this opportunity as an excellent platform to develop new skills. “Beyond gaining technical STEM knowledge, I learned to approach problems with a broader perspective. For example, our project focuses on the environment. We will have to consider other social factors when proposing solutions. I believe the ability to see the bigger picture is crucial for navigating the 21st-century world,” he said.
Nizam mentioned, “The competition motivated me to continue researching what’s truly needed to solve a problem. Besides, I get to practice my communication skills and improve my self-confidence when presenting our ideas to others.”
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has proven to be more than a mere learning experience for the participants. As a key contributor to equipping Malaysian youths with the necessary skills to thrive in their future career, Samsung Malaysia continues to support the country’s broader goal of enhancing global competitiveness through innovation.
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