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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