ST.
PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE,
N.C., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education
(@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024 3M Young Scientist
Challenge (#YoungScientist) 26 state merit winners and four
honorable mention recipients. As the nation's premier middle school
science competition, the 3M Young
Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young
scientists that demonstrate the power of science to improve the
world.
Each year, the 3M Young Scientist
Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists, up to 51
state merit winners, and four honorable mentions – nationwide,
including Washington D.C. – who
have exemplified a passion for using science to solve everyday
problems and improve the world around them.
To enter, students in grades 5-8 submitted a one-to-two-minute
video explaining an original idea using science to help solve an
everyday problem. All entries were reviewed by a diverse group of
judges and evaluated on their creativity, scientific knowledge, and
communication skills. Videos were recorded using a cell phone or
digital camera and were not judged on production skills. This year,
the 3M Young Scientist Challenge
offered innovative ways for students to engage in science through
new entry topics, including robotics, home improvement, automotive,
safety, AR/VR, and climate technology.
"The projects submitted to the 3M
Young Scientist Challenge showcase how science is critical to
driving progress and delivering sustainable solutions. All of these
students are already making the world a better place through
science, and we applaud each for their innovations," said
Torie Clarke, EVP & Chief Public
Affairs Officer at 3M.
The 2024 3M Young Scientist
Challenge recognizes the 26 state merit winners and the four
honorable mention recipients, which were selected for their passion
for science, innovation, and superb communication skills. Each
state merit winner receives special recognition on the challenge
website, along with a prize pack.
The 2024 3M Young Scientist
Challenge State Merit Winners are listed below in alphabetical
order by state:
[Alabama] Sophie
Zou, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Private
[California] Aryan
Agarwal, Peter Hansen Elementary School, Lammersville Unified
School District
[Colorado] Natalie
Fowler, Nevin Platt Middle School,
Boulder Valley School District
[Connecticut] Sashrika
Das, East Lyme Middle School, East Lyme Public School District
[Delaware] Riddik Sri
Sayta Neetipalli, Cab Calloway The School of Arts, Red Clay
Consolidated School District
[Florida] Aria
Badganov Martinez, Oakstead Elementary, Pasco School District
[Georgia] Akshadha
Mehta, Dodgen Middle School,
Cobb County School District
[Hawaii] Elliott
Mannis-Young, Punahou School, Private School
[Iowa] Srihari
Kumaresan, Johnston Middle School, Johnston Community School District
[Kentucky] Manit
Gupta, Meyzeek Middle School, Jefferson School District
[Maryland] Sathvik
Dasari, Hallie Wells Middle School,
Montgomery County Public School District
[Massachusetts] Johan
Coisman, Weston Middle School,
Weston Public Schools
[Michigan] Lakshya
Matele, Larson Middle School, Troy
School District
[Minnesota] Margaret
Hoffman, Olson Middle School,
Bloomington Public School District
[Missouri] Macy
Sowell, Barnwell Middle School,
Francis Howell School District
[New Hampshire] Sujit
Sathyamurthi, Fairgrounds Middle School, Nashua School District
[New Jersey] Reanna
Bhuyan Patel, Princeton Day School, Private School District
[North Carolina] Reva
Khaire, Randolph Middle School,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School
District
[Ohio] Samhita
Paranthaman, William Mason Middle
School, Mason School District
[Oregon] Daivik Yenduri,
Stoller Middle school, Beaverton
School District
[Tennessee] Shrey
Arora, West Collierville Middle School, Collierville School District
[Texas] Adel Sisy,
STEM Academy, Manvel Junior High, Alvin Independent School
District
[Utah] Kethan Reddy,
Challenger School Sandy, Private School
[Virginia] Aneruddha
Das, Eagle Ridge Middle School, Loudoun County Public School
District
[Washington] Nolawi
Bruk, Leota Middle School,
Northshore School District
[Wisconsin] Spencer Robinson, Golda Meir Upper Campus,
Milwaukee Public School District
For the fourth time in competition history, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge also recognized
entrants with an honorable mention award. These projects were
selected for their unique and innovative concepts and effective
communication skills. The four 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge honorable mention
recipients are as follows in alphabetical order by last name:
- Daryn Do, Brookline,
Massachusetts, Roland Hayes
School, Brookline School
District
- Brody Jaworski,
Keller, Texas, Indian Springs
Middle School, Keller ISD
- Anika Jha Arcadia, Arcadia,
California, First Avenue Middle School, Arcadia Unified
School District
- Varun Panchagnula,
San Jose, California, Stratford Middle School, Private School
To learn more about the 3M Young
Scientist Challenge and meet the 2024 competitors, visit
YoungScientistLab.com.
"The 3M Young Scientist Challenge
nurtures student curiosity by challenging them to think big and
innovate for a better world," said Amy Nakamoto, Executive
Vice President of Social Impact at Discovery Education. "We are
excited to support this effort to demonstrate students' ability to
use science to create a better world."
In its 17th year, the 3M 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, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and exhibit at the
White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been
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.
The award-winning competition anchors the 3M and Discovery Education partnership program
Young Scientist Lab, which provides no-cost dynamic digital
resources for students, teachers, and families to explore,
transform, and innovate the world around them. All the resources
are also available on Discovery Education Experience, the
award-winning K-12 learning platform.
For more information about Discovery
Education's award-winning digital resources and
professional learning solutions visit
www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery
Education on social media through X (formerly Twitter),
LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
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people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our global
team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose
state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it
takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content,
instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate
partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable
learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher
academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves
approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students
worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and
territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.
Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts,
states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading
edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore
the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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