Inside the Challenge
Welcome to the 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Go inside the premier middle school science competition with a collection of multimedia resources that bring to life the challenge journey. Hear firsthand from students and 3M team members who have participated in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge to learn more about what it takes to become America’s Top Young Scientist.
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Presentations
3M 2021 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2021 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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3M 2020 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2020 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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3M 2018 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2018 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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3M 2017 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2017 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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3M 2016 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2016 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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3M 2015 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2015 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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3M 2014 YSC Finalist Presentations
Watch the 2014 YSC Finalist presentations as the ten finalists describe their exciting ideas.
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What is it like to be America's Top Young Scientist?
Hear from Top Young Scientist Gitanjali Rao about what it was like to win the 2017 Young Scientist Challenge.
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Why We Love Science
Do you love science? Hear from past Young Scientist Finalists and Mentors about their passion for science and discovery.
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The Importance of Mentorship
Mentorship is important for all scientists and the cornerstone of The 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
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Shaping Futures
Hear how the Young Scientist Challenge is leading the way in impacting the next generation of scientists.
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Innovation Taking Shape
Learn how the Young Scientist Challenge 2015 finalists were impacted by science and how they are inspired to apply science
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Journey to 3M
Finalists know there’s no place like 3M to spark imagination. Imagine yourself as part of one of the world’s largest innovators.
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Meet the Mentors
3M scientists are true innovators – and the best mentors – you’ll ever meet. Get to know a few now.
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Voyage of Ideas
Time travel through past competitors’ inventions and ideas. Who knows? They just might inspire your own.
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Anatomy of a Challenge
Discover what the Young Scientist Challenge is made of – and why we’re the nation’s premier middle school science
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Why Science?
Science is behind all of 3M’s innovations. Check out why students and scientists are passionate about both.
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The Importance of STEM
Hear from experts in the field as they explain the importance of STEM education.
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The Life of a Scientist
Curious about a day in the life of a 3M scientist? Get to know Dr. Olester Benson and what he enjoys most about his career.
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Who Inspired You?
Even scientists at 3M had mentors; learn who inspired the bright minds at 3M to explore careers in science and what they believe is the key aspect to success in their profession. Here's a hint: you won't find it in a textbook!
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Storyboarding for a Successful Screen Debut
This webinar from the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge introduces students to storyboarding and shows how it can help in making a Young Scientist Challenge entry video.
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Process this! Analyze that! Process Skills Strategies for Science
Discovery Education's Patti Duncan shares this fun webinar on developing process skills in students, especially in science. Patti will tie in the 3M Discovery Education Young Scientist Challenge at the end.
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All About the Young Scienitst Challenge: Webinar with 2012 Winner Deepika Kurup
Learn all about the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge in this webinar featuring 2012 Grand Prize winner Deepika Kurup!
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Young Scientist Challenge 101: Webinar featuring 2011 Winner Braeden Benedict
Learn all about the Young Scientist Challenge in this 2012 webinar featuring 2011 Grand Prize winner Braeden Benedict.
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