ST.
PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE,
N.C., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- 3M
(@3M) and Discovery Education
(@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024
3M Young Scientist
Challenge (#YoungScientist)
top 10 finalists. As the nation's premier middle school science
competition, the annual 3M 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 earn the title of "America's Top Young
Scientist."
This year's finalists – 10 students ranging
in age from 13-15 – identified an everyday problem in their
community or the world and submitted a one- to two-minute video
communicating the science behind their proposed solution. In 2024,
the 3M Young Scientist Challenge
offered innovative ways for students to engage in science through
new entry categories, including robotics, home improvement,
automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology. An esteemed and
diverse group of judges, including 3M
scientists and leaders in education from across the country,
evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and
communication effectiveness. The competition's culminating
event—where America's Top Young Scientist will be named—takes place
October 14-15, 2024, at the
3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
"For 17 years, the 3M 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 all," said Torie Clarke, EVP & Chief Public Affairs
Officer at 3M.
The top 10 2024 3M Young
Scientist Challenge finalists include students from public and
private schools across the U.S. 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 panel
of judges. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000, a unique destination trip, and the title
of America's Top Young Scientist.
The top 10 2024 3M 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 Middle School, Seminole County School District
- Aakash
Manaswi, Orlando,
Florida, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orange County School District
- Prince Nallamothula, Frisco, Texas, Lawler
Middle School, Frisco ISD
- Ronita
Shukla, Acton,
Massachusetts, RJ Grey Junior High School, Acton Boxborough
Regional School District
- Sirish Subash, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Alton C. Crews Middle School, Gwinnett County
Public School District
- Rithvik Suren, Windsor, Connecticut, Academy of Aerospace
& Engineering, CREC School District
- Hanna
Suzuki, Bedford,
Massachusetts, John Glenn Middle
School, Bedford School
District
- William Tan,
Scarsdale, New York,
Scarsdale Middle School, Scarsdale
School District
- Minula Weerasekera, Beaverton, Oregon, Whitford Middle School, Beaverton School District
To learn more about the 3M
Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2024 finalists, visit
YoungScientistLab.com.
"We are delighted to celebrate these young innovators and
honor them for this achievement. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge nurtures student
curiosity and showcases the scientific acumen of all participants.
We cannot wait to see these ideas come to life in the coming
months!" said Amy Nakamoto,
Executive Vice President of Social Impact at Discovery
Education.
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. In
addition, the 3M Young Scientist
Challenge Alumni Network includes more than 100 former challenge
finalists and winners for networking and grant
opportunities.
The award-winning competition supplements the 3M and Discovery Education 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.
About 3M
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science
helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power
of people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our
global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of
our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to
improve lives and make what's next at 3M.com/news
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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