We visited the samsung headquarters in Manaus. An interesting fact about the building is that it was constructed with wood from sunken boats.
The program has been running with different steps each year. In 2015 it was maturing ideas. In 2016 it was evolution, 2017 innovation and finally this year they are expanding.
The samsung ocean program is aimed at training people in technology by partnering with samsung and universities. By offering courses that are free and accessible to almost anyone like free physics and math classes. Some of the groups that were included in the program include: Game development, app development and 3D artistry.The focus of the program was app developing and startups.
There is an app samsung provides available on mobile platforms that facilitates the communication between the academic community and Ocean participants. There is also focus on healthcare education. An app called Cariogame was developed to help medical students learn different discipline of the human genetics.
There was a recreational area consisting of refreshments and games. I particularly liked the foosball table. This environments allows engagement of people in a relaxed setting.
As a parting gift, they gave us a notebook and magazine.
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