Samsung awards Wilson middle school $15,000 for their lifesaving device
A group of students at Sallie B. Howard School in Wilson is proud their school is one of 100 in the country to be awarded by Samsung for their lifesaving device.
Posted — UpdatedThe all-girls STEM team sought feedback from professional emergency responders to create their lifesaving tool. Originally, the device was created to help prevent childhood drowning.
"[If it could resemble] a Fitbit, small watch or an arm-band," Lathan said. "That would be just absolutely wonderful. You really have a 1 to 10 minute window -- and that's it."
Once the device is wearable, a color-coded circuitry response could give early warnings about low oxygen levels. At a yellow level, parents could be texted, and red prompts a 911 call.
The students' next step in the contest is to make a video about their invention. If they win, they'll go on to New York as one of 20 national finalists.
The students at Sally B. Howard are one of two winning schools in the state. The other is a student team from Durham's School of Science and Mathematics.
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