SILVER SPRING, Md. & & ST. PAUL, Minn. (Thursday, June 24, 2021) — 3M and Discovery Education today announced the leading 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the countrys premier middle school science competitors, the 3M Young Scientist Obstacle features impressive innovations from young researchers that use the power of STEM to enhance the world.

This years finalists and respectable reference recipients– fourteen students ranging in age from 12-14– recognized an everyday problem in their neighborhood or the world and sent a one- to two-minute video interacting the science behind their service. An esteemed and diverse group of judges, consisting of 3M researchers and leaders in education from across the nation, examined entries based on creativity, clinical knowledge, and communication efficiency. The competitors occasion will happen from October 18-19, 2021, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis.

The leading 10 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists and the 4 honorable mention receivers consist of trainees from public and private schools throughout the U.S. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000, a distinct destination journey, and the title of Americas Top Young Scientist.

” The 3M Young Scientist Challenge demonstrates the transformative power of young minds to resolve international challenges by integrating their varied and special viewpoints on innovation, creativity, and an enthusiasm for a better world,” said Denise Rutherford, senior vice president and chief business affairs officer, 3M. “The 2021 finalists, honorable mention recipients show the efficacy of STEM thinking. We are happy of this years rivals and stay committed to constructing higher STEM-equity that unlocks the power of people, ideas, and science and envisions whats possible.”

The leading 10 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as follows in alphabetical order by last name:

Viraj Pandey, San Jose, Calif., Bret Harte Middle School, San Jose Unified School District

Abhinav Anne, Naperville, Ill., Clifford Crone Middle School, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204

Snigtha Mohanraj, West Haven, Conn., Engineering and Science University Magnet School, New Haven Public School District

Moitri Santra, Oviedo, Fla., Jackson Heights Middle School, Seminole County Public School District

Aadrit Talukdar, San Jose, Calif., Basis Independent Silicon Valley, Private

Sydney Zhang, San Diego, Calif., Mesa Verde Middle School, Poway Unified School District

Sarah Park, Jacksonville, Fla., Bolles School-Bartram, Private

Danielle Steinbach, San Jose, Calif., Harker Middle School, Private

Veda Murthy, Herndon, Va., Rachel Carson Middle School, Fairfax County Public School District

Samarth Mahapatra, Marietta, Ga., Dodgen Middle School, Cobb County High School Area 1

For the first time in competitors history, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge will also recognize entrants with a respectable reference award. These tasks were picked for their innovative and unique ideas innovation and reliable interaction abilities. The 4 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge respectable reference recipients are as follows in alphabetical order by surname:

Through its award-winning digital books, multimedia resources, and the biggest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is changing teaching and learning, developing immersive STEM experiences, and enhancing scholastic achievement around the world. Motivated by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded companies to empower instructors with personalized options that support the success of all learners.

” Empowering young minds to resolve the worlds obstacles through STEM is what the Young Scientist Challenge is all about,” said Lori McFarling, president of corporate collaborations and social impact at Discovery Education. “We celebrate each of the finalists and respectable reference recipients and look forward to the final event at 3Ms worldwide head office October 19th.”

In its fourteenth year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to motivate and challenge intermediate school students to believe artistically and use the power of STEM to finding real-world services. Americas Top Young Scientists have actually gone on to give TED Talks, file- patents, discovered nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, call the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and display at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have actually likewise been called Time Magazines very first Kid of the Year, included in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, Business Insider, and on national television programs such as Good Morning America, CNNs Cuomo Prime Time, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and more.

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The acclaimed 3M Young Scientist Challenge supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program– Young Scientist Lab– which provides no-cost vibrant digital resources for households, students, and teachers to check out, change, and innovate the world around them. Additional digital resources, content, and professional resources are available through 3Ms Science in your home series, an array of videos showcasing 3M visitors and scientists carrying out simple, at home experiments for kids aged 6-12. All the resources are readily available within Discovery Educations K-12 knowing platform and at YoungScientistLab.com.

Srinija Chukkapali, Tampa, Fla., Richard F Pride Elementary School, Hillsborough County School District– Area 8

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Ella Reeves, Petersham, Mass., Petersham Center School, Petersham Center School District

” The 3M Young Scientist Challenge shows the transformative power of young minds to attend to worldwide challenges by integrating their unique and diverse perspectives on innovation, imagination, and a passion for a better world,” said Denise Rutherford, senior vice president and primary business affairs officer, 3M. The leading 10 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists and the 4 respectable mention recipients include trainees from personal and public schools throughout the U.S. In its fourteenth year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to influence and challenge middle school trainees to think artistically and apply the power of STEM to finding real-world solutions. The acclaimed 3M Young Scientist Challenge supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program– Young Scientist Lab– which supplies no-cost vibrant digital resources for teachers, students, and families to explore, change, and innovate the world around them. Extra digital resources, material, and expert resources are readily available through 3Ms Science at Home series, a variety of videos showcasing 3M researchers and guests performing basic, at house experiments for kids aged 6-12.

To find out more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and fulfill this years finalists, see YoungScientistLab.com.

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Anika Pallapothu, San Jose, Calif., Harker Middle School, Private

Varini Kadakia, San Jose, Calif., Chaboya Middle School, Evergreen School District