School Safety

Xperience Competition

Students saving students.

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In November 2023, students gathered to decide our 2025 competition target and chose School Safety from our Society domain.

As a result, our inaugural competition is focused on developing an affordable and automated solution for rapid detection and notification of school shooting events for K-12 schools and colleges. This competition represents a unique opportunity for students to create a solution for a problem directly facing their fellow students.

Students advancing through our competition will receive support from our network of partners, including schools, government entities, and non-profits from across the country.

Domain
Society
Topic
School Safety
Challenge
Develop a software-based active shooter threat assessment and response system

The critical need for school safety

The landscape of school safety has become an increasingly pressing concern, demanding innovative solutions and concerted efforts. Understanding the current challenges and the scale of the issue is crucial for informing effective strategies and fostering secure learning environments for all students.

+1,880

School shootings in the united states from 2015–present

$300 M

allocated by u.s congress to bolster school security

82%

of parents fear for their child's safety at school

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"The interdisciplinary collaboration was amazing. I worked with students from fields I’d never even considered, and together we created a viable solution with global potential."

Dustin Henderson, Ph.D.
Chair, Dept. of Education

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Max M. '28
B.S. Computer Science

"This is more than just a competition; it's a testament to what happens when you empower diverse student talent to tackle real-world problems head-on."

Joyce Byers
Professional Mom
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