ST. PAUL, Minnesota and CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – 3M (@3M) and Discovery education (@DiscoveryEd) announced today 2024 3M Challenge for Young Scientists ( twitter.com/search?q=%23YoungScientist+%403M&src=recent_search_click” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>#YoungScientist) the top 10 finalists. As the nation's premier high 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 grand prize of $25,000, and the chance to win the title of “America's Top 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 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, augmented and virtual reality, and climate technology. An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and education leaders from around 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—will take place on 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 extraordinary student exemplifies how science and innovation make the world a better place for everyone,” said Torie Clarke, executive vice president and chief public affairs officer for 3M.
The 10 finalists for the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge include students from public and private schools across the United States. Each finalist will be evaluated in a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation. Each challenge will be independently scored by a panel of judges. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000, a trip to a unique destination, and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.
The 10 finalists for the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge are as follows in alphabetical order by last name:
- Ankan Das, Sanford, Florida, Sanford High School, Seminole County School District
- Steven Goodman, Longwood, Florida, Milwee High School, Seminole County School District
- Aakash Manaswi, Orlando, Florida, Lake Highland High School, Orange County School District
- Prince Nallamothula, Frisco, Texas, Lawler High School, Frisco Independent School District
- Ronita Shukla, Acton, Massachusetts, RJ Grey High School, Acton Boxborough Regional School District
- Mr. Subash, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Alton C. Crews High School, Gwinnett County Public School District
- Rithvik Suren, Windsor, Connecticut, Aerospace Engineering Academy, CREC School District
- Hanna Suzuki, Bedford, Massachusetts, John Glenn High School, Bedford School District
- Guillermo Tan, Scarsdale, New York, Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale School District
- Minula Weerasekera, Beaverton, Oregon, Whitford High School, Beaverton School District
To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2024 finalists, visit Young scientific laboratory.com.
“We are thrilled to celebrate these young innovators and honor them for this achievement. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge fosters student curiosity and showcases the scientific acumen of all participants. We can’t wait to see these ideas come to life in the coming months!” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Social Impact at Discovery Education.
At 17He This year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge high school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discover real-world solutions. America’s top young scientists have given TED Talks, filed patents, founded nonprofits, been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and exhibited at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named TIME Magazine’s first-ever Kid of the Year, been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider, and have appeared on national television shows such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. Additionally, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge alumni network includes more than 100 former challenge finalists and recipients of networking and grant opportunities.
The award-winning competition complements the 3M and Discovery Education program Young Scientists Laboratory, which offers 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.
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