Meet the Judge:

Dr. Olester Benson, Jr.

Corporate Scientist

3M Corporate Research Process Laboratory

Dr. Benson develops manufacturing methods using high energy radiation. The methods he has developed are used to make medical, personal safety, traffic safety, renewable energy, aerospace, home improvement, semiconductor processing, and electronic display products and he has received 66 issued United States patents.

Dr. Benson is currently a Corporate Scientist in the 3M Corporate Research Process Laboratory and is a graduate of the University of Colorado.