ScholarChip (company)

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]

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

History

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

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

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]

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References
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  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. "." ScholarChip. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  5. "." 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. "." (March 27, 2012). "EdTech Digest Awards 2012: Standing Room Only" EdTech Digest. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  7. "." Martin, Zack. (May 2, 2012). "Philly public schools adding transit to existing contactless IDs" CR80News. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  8. "." Clark, Sarah. (May 1, 2012). "ScholarChip brings NFC to Philadelphia schools" NFC World Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  9. "." ScholarChip. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  10. "." (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. "." (March 23, 2012). "ScholarChip launches NFC platform for school admins" NFCNews. Retrieved on February 11, 2013.
  13. CNBC/Globe Newswire "Scholarchip Awarded Contract to Provide Visitor Management System to Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia" Check |url= value (help). 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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