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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][3] Its cards are NFC-enabled and can be used to take attendance, monitor entry and exit, make payments, and monitor student activity.[2][4][5][6][7][8] Dr. Maged Atiya founded ScholarChip in 2000.[4][9] The company is headquartered in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, New York and has additional offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, and Baltimore.[4][10][11]

History[edit]

Dr. Maged Atiya founded ScholarChip in 2000. He now serves as the company’s CTO and CEO.[4][9]

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.[2][12] Previously, these cards could only be read at permanent kiosks equipped with OMNIKEY RFID readers.[5]

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.[2][7][8] 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.[2][4][8][10] In 2013, ScholarChip partnered with Fairfax County Public Schools to manage visitor databases to screen for registered sex offenders.[13][14] In February 2014, ScholarChip announced a partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools to provide smart ID cards for its staff and students.[15][16][17][18]

In 2014, ScholarChip partnered Shuttle Computer Group to monitor student and staff school attendance.[19][20][21] 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.[22]

Product[edit]

ScholarChip offers a one-card solution for contactless campuses. Schools can also pick and choose services based on individual needs.[4] For example, the Westbury School District in Long Island, New York uses the ScholarChip system to take school attendance for its 4,600 students.[5]

Awards and recognition[edit]

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.[6]

References[edit]

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

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