STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Samsung Electronics Australia has announced the winners of Solve for Tomorrow 2023. 

A nationwide competition that challenges the next generation of young Australian innovators aged 14-24 to use their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), creative, critical thinking, collaborative, and communication skills to create solutions that address the issues they are most passionate about.

Mikey, his brother Flynn and friend George (both former Brighton Secondary students) won the Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow' competition with their "Sustainabili-tree" concept . 

Watch the video below which explains their innovative idea!

Sustainabili-tree’s Flynn, George, and Mikey said “The Solve for Tomorrow competition gave us the spark to work on our idea and actually make it happen. Our recycling network is a two-tiered solution to help reduce waste while also increasing the joy of sustainability at Christmas time. We can’t wait to start partnering with local councils and getting the program rolled out!”

Below is an insight into their thought process

What inspired you to approach the community issue that you did?

We wanted to do something about waste and the environment, but we definitely didn’t want to be like Greta Thunberg, and pick on people and make them feel guilty. Like ‘eat your vegetables!’ We think our idea could just be another one of the fun and weird things you do at Christmas.

How do you feel about being selected as one of the winners of the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Competition?

I’m really happy about it. This is a cool thing to win. And it feels extra great because me and my brother did it together. 

What advice would you give for other young Australians interested in studying STEM?

When I first starting learning piano, I didn’t think I would ever be able to play songs. All you do is compare yourself to famous musicians. So also, when you start thinking about studying science, technology, engineering and maths, you feel dumb. But if you go into it and practice and do the work you get better at it and smarter. My advice is to try.

Mikey | Year 8