3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2024 National Finalists

ST. PAUL, Minn. And CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) announced today the 2024 3M Young Scientists Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. As the nation’s premier science competition for colleges, the annual competition 3M The Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize and the chance to win the title of “America’s Best Young Scientist.”

This year’s finalists – 10 students ages 13-15 – identified an everyday problem in their community or the world and submitted a one-to-two minute video communicating the science behind the proposed solution. In 2024, the 3M The Young Scientist Challenge offered students innovative ways to engage in science through new entry categories including Robotics, Home Improvement, Automotive, Security, AR/ VR and climate technology. An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and education leaders from across the country evaluated applications based on their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. The culminating event of the competition, during which the best young American scientist will be named, will take place October 14-15, 2024At 3M Innovation center in St. PaulMinnesota.

“For 17 years, the 3M The Young Scientist Challenge has brought together some of the world’s brightest young minds to reimagine what’s possible. Each of the remarkable students exemplifies how science and innovation make the world a better place for everyone,” said Torie ClarkeExecutive Vice President and Director of Public Affairs at 3M.

The top 10 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists include students from public and private schools across the United States. Each finalist will be evaluated on a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation. Each challenge will be scored independently by a jury. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000a unique travel destination and the title of America’s Best Young Scientist.

The top 10 2024 3M The Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as follows, in alphabetical order by last name:

• Ankan Das, Sanford, Florida, Sanford Middle School, Seminole County School district
• Steven Goodman, Longwood, Florida, Milwee College, Seminole County School district
• Aakash Manaswi, Orlando FloridaLake Highland Preparatory School, Orange County School district
• Prince Nallamothula, Frisco, TX, Lawler CollegeFrisco ISD
• Ronita Shukla, Acton, MassachusettsRJ Gray Junior High School, Acton Boxborough Regional School District
• Sirish Subash, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Alton C. Crews CollegeGwinnett County Public School District
• Rithvik Suren, Windsor, CTAcademy of Aerospace and Engineering, CREC School District
• Hannah Suzuki, Bedford, Massachusetts, John Glenn Middle School, Bedford School district
• William Tan, Scarsdale, New YorkScarsdale College, Scarsdale School district
• Minula Weerasekera, Beaverton, Oregon, Whitford Middle School, Beaverton School district

To find out more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2024 finalists, visit YoungScientistLab.com.

“We are thrilled to celebrate these young innovators and honor them for this achievement. 3M The Young Scientist Challenge feeds students’ curiosity and highlights the scientific acumen of all participants. We look forward to seeing these ideas come to life in the coming months!” said Amy Nakamotoexecutive vice president of social impact at Discovery Education.

In his 17^th year, the 3M The Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discover real-world solutions. America’s top young scientists have gone on to give TED talks, file patents, found nonprofits, do research, and start companies. Forbes 30 Under 30 List and White House Science Fair Exhibit. These young innovators were also named TIME Magazine’s First Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider, and have appeared on national television programs such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. Additionally, the 3M The Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network includes more than 100 former challenge finalists and winners for networking and grant opportunities.

The award-winning competition completes the 3M and discovery education program Laboratory of young scientists, which provides free dynamic digital resources for students, teachers and families to explore, transform and innovate the world around them. All resources are also available on Discovery Education Experiencethe award-winning K-12 learning platform.

For more information about Discovery Education prime tour of digital resources and professional learning solutions www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, Tick ​​Tock, And Facebook.

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