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My 5th Blog - An Update

Submitted by Anisha Dhoot on August 18, 2023

Welcome to my 5th and final blog!

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A Final Reflection :)

Submitted by Heman Bekele on August 18, 2023

Hello, I'm Heman Bekele, and welcome to my final blog post. If you've missed my previous entries, don't worry; this post is designed to be a whirlwind finale, summarizing my journey thus far and reflecting on this incredible challenge.

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Guided by a Scientist's Light: My Journey with Mark Gilbertson in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Submitted by Ishaan Iyer on August 18, 2023

Step into my world as a finalist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and follow my journey alongside the brilliant Mark Gilbertson, a 3M scientist and mentor extraordinaire. Discover how his guidance has lit up my path, helping me craft the Tactile Electronic Braille Display Device 2.0 (TEBDD 2.0) a...

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From Ideas to Innovation

Submitted by Sean Jiang on August 18, 2023

So far over the summer, I have made massive improvements and added many features to my innovation.

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My Waves of Progress: Approaching the Finish Line

Submitted by Annie Katz on August 18, 2023

Welcome back to my final blog for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge!

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My Learning Journey

Submitted by Shruti Sivaraman on August 18, 2023

Hi everyone, this is Shruti Sivaraman and welcome to my fifth and final blog post!

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Last Blog Post!

Submitted by Sarah Wang on August 18, 2023

Hey everyone! Welcome back. I’ve made a lot of progress on my project so far during this summer. From building my own PCB to making an app, this summer has been kind of hectic, but in a good way.

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The Summer Mentorship So Far

Submitted by Adhip Maitra on August 18, 2023

Hi everyone, this is my final blog.

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Reflecting on my Amazing Summer Mentorship!

Submitted by Shripriya Kalbhavi on August 18, 2023

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Young Scientist Blog! My name is Shripriya Kalbhavi, and I am one of the top ten finalists of this year’s 3M Young Scientist Challenge from San Jose, California. This summer has been one of the most exciting summers ever, and I have loved every single minute o...

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Reflection and the Path Ahead

Submitted by Anish Kosaraju on August 16, 2023

Hey everyone! Welcome to my fifth and last blog post! It has been an amazing journey and I am excited to share additional information about what I’ve been doing over the summer and how my mentor has helped me.

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The Power of Research!!! :D

Submitted by Heman Bekele on August 04, 2023

Welcome back to my 3M Young Scientist Challenge Blog! Today, let's delve into the fascinating realm of research. Collecting information might seem straightforward (I wish), but the truth is, it's like sifting through a sea of data, with hidden gems and misinformation abound. Research isn't just impo...

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Researching and Gathering Information!

Submitted by Anisha Dhoot on August 04, 2023

Hi! Welcome to my 4th blog!!

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Research is a Thrilling Roller Coaster!

Submitted by Shripriya Kalbhavi on August 04, 2023

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Young Scientist Blog! My name is Shripriya Kalbhavi, and I am one of the top ten finalists of this year’s 3M Young Scientist Challenge from San Jose, California. As usual, it’s always a pleasure to share more about my experience in the 3M Young Scientist Chall...

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Navigating Braille: The Crucial Role of Research

Submitted by Ishaan Iyer on August 04, 2023

Hello all. I'm Ishaan Iyer, a resident of the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. I am one among the 10 finalists selected for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge by 3M and Discovery Education. Today, I want to chat with you about how research can really help us understand the challenges and come ...

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P̶r̶a̶c̶t̶i̶c̶e̶ Research Makes Perfect!

Submitted by Annie Katz on August 04, 2023

Hi it's Annie, and this is my 4th blog! Today is all about research.

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