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An Immersive STEM Portal, anchored by the award-winning annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

Learn About the 3M Young Scientist Challenge
The annual challenge asks students in 5-8 grade to submit with a 1–2 minute video for a chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive mentorship with a 3M Scientist.

Science Starters
Kickstart immersive and open-ended learning experiences with flexible resources designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Which Project Do You Feel Will Improve The Most Lives?
The Improving Lives Award is a chance for the public to recognize the project they feel will improve the most lives. Meet the 2023 Finalists, learn about their projects, and cast your vote!
About the Young Scientist Lab
Discovery Education and 3M have partnered to inspire the next generation of innovators through the Young Scientist Lab. Through K-8 standards-aligned resources and at-home DIY science experiments, along with the award-winning annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the Young Scientist Lab seeks to remove barriers and create accessible STEM learning for middle school students.
Hands-on Resources to Inspire Student Scientists
The world is your laboratory.
Bring science exploration to life wherever learning takes place—no laboratory required!
Dive into exciting real-world challenges using flexible digital resources designed for in class and beyond.
Improving Lives with Science
Great ideas are born from tackling real-world challenges, and great things start happening in students’ lives when they apply problem-solving skills to issues that matter to them. Empower students to tackle important challenges in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge with student submissions aligned to one of six key areas of impact: Health, Safety, Mobility, Environment, Energy Consumption, and Community.
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