Innovative Minds: Conner Pettit
Cresthill Middle School | 8th grade | 15 years old
Car Temperature Sensor
About the Idea
With soaring summer heat temperatures, Conner invented a device that measures temperature within a car and sends the information to a mobile device.
Why did you enter the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?
I want to win and I love science
What is your favorite invention of the last 100 years, and why?
the phonograph because it lead the way for uses of ultra sound
In 15 years I hope to be...
In 15 years I hope to be a neuro surgeon working on different parts of the brain and understanding how to remove tumors, clots and aneurysms.
“In 15 years I hope to be a neuro surgeon working on different parts of the brain and understanding how to remove tumors, clots and aneurysms.”
Meet the Mentor
Dr. Benton Free
3M Product Development Specialist
As a part of his role with the Electronics and Energy Group Laboratory, Dr. Free has worked on a diverse set of technologies.
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