Students from Makah Tribe are finalists in science competition


Students from the Makah Nation in Washington are among 12 finalists for the Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest.

The team from Neah Bay High School and Markishtum Middle School made a documentary about the use of mushrooms to clean up Tatoosh Island, a sacred site. The students' video makes use of the Makah language.

The team already received $70,000 in technology and software for their schools. If they are among five grand prize winners, they will get an additional $100,000.

Public voting for the contest closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, March 12.

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