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ScholarChip
Founded2000 (2000)
FounderDr. Maged Atiya
Headquarters
Hicksville, New York
,
United States
Websitewww.scholarchip.com

ScholarChip is a company that produces multifunctional ID cards and services for contactless campus environments.[1][2] Its cards are NFC-enabled and can be used to take attendance, monitor entry and exit, make payments, and monitor student activity.[1][3][4][5][6][7] Dr. Maged Atiya founded ScholarChip in 2000.[3][8] The company is headquartered in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, New York and has additional offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, and Baltimore.[3][9][10]

History

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Dr. Maged Atiya founded ScholarChip in 2000. He now serves as the company's CTO and CEO.[3][8]

In March 2012, ScholarChip released its first School Safety and Operations platform compatible with NFC-enabled mobile phones. The NFC technology makes it possible for the ScholarChip's ID cards to exchange data with smartphones through a contactless swipe or tap. Students can use the cards to check in when they enter their school or sign into class, just by tapping their card against an NFC-enabled phone or kiosk.[1][11] Previously, these cards could only be read at permanent kiosks equipped with OMNIKEY RFID readers.[4]

Also in 2012, ScholarChip partnered with the Philadelphia public transportation system to launch a transit payment system for students. The initiative will let students pay their transit fare via their contactless ID cards.[1][6][7] Schools will also be able to reduce truancy by tracking student IDs with NFC and mobile apps. The system creates a real-time interface between the ID cards, the school attendance platform, and the contactless public transport readers.[1][3][7][9] In 2013, ScholarChip partnered with Fairfax County Public Schools to manage visitor databases to screen for registered sex offenders.[12][13] In February 2014, ScholarChip announced a partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools to provide smart ID cards for its staff and students.[14][15][16][17]

In 2014, ScholarChip partnered Shuttle Computer Group to monitor student and staff school attendance.[18][19][20] In 2016, the company formed a partnership with Zebra Technologies and ARMET Group, to create the Affordable Smart Card ID Initiative which subsidizes prices for school districts implementing smart ID cards.[21]

Product

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ScholarChip offers a one-card solution for contactless campuses. Schools can also pick and choose services based on individual needs.[3] For example, the Westbury School District in Long Island, New York uses the ScholarChip system to take school attendance for its 4,600 students.[4]

Awards and recognition

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In 2012, ScholarChip was a finalist for the “Emerging Technology Solution” award from EdTech Digest. The site highlighted ScholarChip's aesthetic and modern app design and its comprehensive services.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Philadelphia Schools Start Using NFC Student ID Cards". Edudemic. 5 September 2012. Archived from the original on March 9, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Brian N. Cohen (28 April 2014). "The city's attendance system is inefficient—and I've seen a better way". Chalkbeat. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "[1]." ScholarChip. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c "[2]." Swedberg, Claire. (June 19, 2012). "ScholarChip Mobile App to Allow School to Track Students On the Go" RFID Journal. Retrieved on February 11, 2013
  5. ^ a b "[3]." (March 27, 2012). "EdTech Digest Awards 2012: Standing Room Only" EdTech Digest. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "[4]." Martin, Zack. (May 2, 2012). "Philly public schools adding transit to existing contactless IDs" CR80News. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c "[5]." Clark, Sarah. (May 1, 2012). "ScholarChip brings NFC to Philadelphia schools" NFC World Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "[6]." ScholarChip. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "[7]." (February 7, 2011). "R-C students benefit from new tax credit program" The Gleaner. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  10. ^ Kevin Litten (25 June 2014). "High-tech ID card maker leases space in Owings Mills, seeks school contracts". Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  11. ^ "[8]." (March 23, 2012). "ScholarChip launches NFC platform for school admins" NFCNews. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  12. ^ "Scholarchip Awarded Contract to Provide Visitor Management System to Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia" (Press release). GlobeNewswire. December 20, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  13. ^ Kelley R. Taylor (March 20, 2018). "Schools Have an Eye On Access". District Administration. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "ScholarChip to Provide Baltimore County Public Schools with a True One Card Solution" (Press release). Globe Newswire. February 7, 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
  15. ^ "BCPS-TV". Team BCPS. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
  16. ^ Tim Tooten (2014-08-24). "Baltimore County schools to issue students new One Card". WBALTV 11. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  17. ^ Megan Pringle (2014-08-12). "New teachers get prepared for class". WBALTV 11. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  18. ^ "Shuttle Computer Group, ScholarChip kiosks track student attendance". Digital Signage Today. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  19. ^ "Shuttle Computer Group, ScholarChip track student attendance with new kiosk". CR80News. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  20. ^ Stephen Noonoo (17 June 2014). "New Attendance Kiosks Check In 40+ Students Per Minute". THE Journal. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  21. ^ Andrew Hudson (April 6, 2016). "ScholarChip, Zebra Launch Smart ID Starter Kit". CR80 News. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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