
What is it like to be America's Top Young Scientist?
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Hear from Top Young Scientist Gitanjali Rao about what it was like to win the 2017 Young Scientist Challenge.

Why We Love Science
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Do you love science? Hear from past Young Scientist Finalists and Mentors about their passion for science and discovery.

The Importance of Mentorship
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Mentorship is important for all scientists and the cornerstone of The Young Scientist Challenge.

Shaping Futures
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Hear how the Young Scientist Challenge is leading the way in impacting the next generation of scientists.

Innovation Taking Shape
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Learn how the Young Scientist Challenge 2015 finalists were impacted by science and how they are inspired to apply science to life.

Journey to 3M
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Finalists know there’s no place like 3M to spark imagination. Imagine yourself as part of one of the world’s largest innovators.

Meet the Mentors
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3M scientists are true innovators – and the best mentors – you’ll ever meet. Get to know a few now.

Voyage of Ideas
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Time travel through past competitors’ inventions and ideas. Who knows? They just might inspire your own.

Anatomy of a Challenge
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Discover what the Young Scientist Challenge is made of – and why we’re the nation’s premier middle school science competition.