Bringing science to life through curiosity and innovation.
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 grades 5-8 to submit 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.
Congratulations to the Top 10 National Finalists of the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge!
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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.
Change for Good
Robotics
Robotics can revolutionize the way we live our everyday lives. These machines, built and programmed to perform tasks without human interference, have made it possible to perform tasks with incredible speed and accuracy. How do you think the power of robotics could impact your community?
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: Robotics, Home Improvement, Automotive, Safety, AR/VR, and Climate Tech.
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