This year’s finalists – 10 students ranging in age from 13-15 – identified an everyday problem in their community or the world and submitted a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their proposed solution. In 2024, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge offered innovative ways for students to engage in science through new entry categories, including robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology. An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. The competition’s culminating event—where America’s Top Young Scientist will be named—takes place October 14-15, 2024, at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.  

“For 17 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge has brought together some of the world’s brightest young minds to reimagine what’s possible. Each of the remarkable students exemplifies how science and innovation make the world a better place for all,” said Torie Clarke, EVP & Chief Public Affairs Officer at 3M.  

The top 10 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists include students from public and private schools across the U.S. Each finalist will be evaluated on a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation. Each challenge will be scored independently by a panel of judges. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000, a unique destination trip, and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. 

The top 10 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as follows in alphabetical order by last name: 

• Ankan Das, Sanford, Florida, Sanford Middle School, Seminole County School District 

• Steven Goodman, Longwood, Florida, Milwee Middle School, Seminole County School District 

• Aakash Manaswi, Orlando, Florida, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orange County School District 

• Prince Nallamothula, Frisco, Texas, Lawler Middle School, Frisco ISD 

• Ronita Shukla, Acton, Massachusetts, RJ Grey Junior High School, Acton Boxborough Regional School District 

• Sirish Subash, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Alton C. Crews Middle School, Gwinnett County Public School District 

• Rithvik Suren, Windsor, Connecticut, Academy of Aerospace & Engineering, CREC School District 

• Hanna Suzuki, Bedford, Massachusetts, John Glenn Middle School, Bedford School District 

• William Tan, Scarsdale, New York, Scarsdale Middle School, Scarsdale School District 

• Minula Weerasekera, Beaverton, Oregon, Whitford Middle School, Beaverton School District 

To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2024 finalists, visit YoungScientistLab.com. 

“We are delighted to celebrate these young innovators and honor them for this achievement. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge nurtures student curiosity and showcases the scientific acumen of all participants. We cannot wait to see these ideas come to life in the coming months!” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Social Impact at Discovery Education. 

In its 17^th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discover real-world solutions. America’s Top Young Scientists have gone on to give TED Talks, file patents, found nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and exhibit at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named TIME Magazine’s first Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider, and have appeared on national television programs such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. In addition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network includes more than 100 former challenge finalists and winners for networking and grant opportunities. 

The award-winning competition supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program Young Scientist Lab, which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. All the resources are also available on Discovery Education Experience, the award-winning K-12 learning platform. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.     

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About 3M 
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news 

About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Tim Post  
3M 
Email: tpost3@mmm.com 

Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com 

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Each year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists, up to 51 state merit winners, and four honorable mentions – nationwide, including Washington D.C. – who have exemplified a passion for using science to solve everyday problems and improve the world around them.  

To enter, students in grades 5-8 submitted a one-to-two-minute video explaining an original idea using science to help solve an everyday problem. All entries were reviewed by a diverse group of judges and evaluated on their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills. Videos were recorded using a cell phone or digital camera and were not judged on production skills. This year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge offered innovative ways for students to engage in science through new entry topics, including robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology.  

“The projects submitted to the 3M Young Scientist Challenge showcase how science is critical to driving progress and delivering sustainable solutions. All of these students are already making the world a better place through science, and we applaud each for their innovations,” said Torie Clarke, EVP & Chief Public Affairs Officer at 3M.  

The 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the 26 state merit winners and the four honorable mention recipients, which were selected for their passion for science, innovation, and superb communication skills. Each state merit winner receives special recognition on the challenge website, along with a prize pack.   

The 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winners are listed below in alphabetical order by state: 

[Alabama] Sophie Zou, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Private  

[California] Aryan Agarwal, Peter Hansen Elementary School, Lammersville Unified School District 

[Colorado] Natalie Fowler, Nevin Platt Middle School, Boulder Valley School District 

[Connecticut] Sashrika Das, East Lyme Middle School, East Lyme Public School District 

[Delaware] Riddik Sri Satya Neetipalli, Cab Calloway The School of Arts, Red Clay Consolidated School District 

[Florida] Aria Badganov Martinez, Oakstead Elementary, Pasco School District 

[Georgia] Akshadha Mehta, Dodgen Middle School, Cobb County School District 

[Hawaii] Elliott Mannis-Young, Punahou School, Private School 

[Iowa] Srihari Kumaresan, Johnston Middle School, Johnston Community School District 

[Kentucky] Manit Gupta, Meyzeek Middle School, Jefferson School District 

[Maryland] Sathvik Dasari, Hallie Wells Middle School, Montgomery County Public School District 

[Massachusetts] Johan Coisman, Weston Middle School, Weston Public Schools 

[Michigan] Lakshya Matele, Larson Middle School, Troy School District 

[Minnesota] Margaret Hoffman, Olson Middle School, Bloomington Public School District  

[Missouri] Macy Sowell, Barnwell Middle School, Francis Howell School District 

[New Hampshire] Sujit Sathyamurthi, Fairgrounds Middle School, Nashua School District 

[New Jersey] Reanna Bhuyan Patel, Princeton Day School, Private School District 

[North Carolina] Reva Khaire, Randolph Middle School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District 

[Ohio] Samhita Paranthaman, William Mason Middle School, Mason School District 

[Oregon] Daivik Yenduri, Stoller Middle school, Beaverton School District 

[Tennessee] Shrey Arora, West Collierville Middle School, Collierville School District 

[Texas] Adel Sisy, STEM Academy, Manvel Junior High, Alvin Independent School District 

[Utah] Kethan Reddy, Challenger School Sandy, Private School 

[Virginia] Aneruddha Das, Eagle Ridge Middle School, Loudoun County Public School District 

[Washington] Nolawi Bruk, Leota Middle School, Northshore School District 

[Wisconsin] Spencer Robinson, Golda Meir Upper Campus, Milwaukee Public School District 

For the fourth time in competition history, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge also recognized entrants with an honorable mention award. These projects were selected for their unique and innovative concepts and effective communication skills. The four 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge honorable mention recipients are as follows in alphabetical order by last name: 

• Daryn Do, Brookline, Massachusetts, Roland Hayes School, Brookline School District 

• Brody Jaworski, Keller, Texas, Indian Springs Middle School, Keller ISD 

• Anika Jha, Arcadia, California, First Avenue Middle School, Arcadia Unified School District 

• Varun Panchagnula, San Jose, California, Stratford Middle School, Private School 

To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2024 competitors, visit YoungScientistLab.com. 

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge nurtures student curiosity by challenging them to think big and innovate for a better world,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Social Impact at Discovery Education. “We are excited to support this effort to demonstrate students’ ability to use science to create a better world.” 

In its 17^th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discover real-world solutions. America’s Top Young Scientists have gone on to give TED Talks, file patents, found nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and exhibit at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named TIME Magazine’s first Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider, and have appeared on national television programs such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more.   

The award-winning competition anchors the 3M and Discovery Education partnership program Young Scientist Lab, which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. All the resources are also available on Discovery Education Experience, the award-winning K-12 learning platform. 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.     

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About 3M 
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news 

About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contacts 
Tim Post  
3M 
Email: tpost3@mmm.com 

Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com 

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Mystery Writing engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!” content that captivates young learners and builds their confidence in writing. Featuring no prep, open-and-go lessons, Mystery Writing helps multi-subject elementary educators quickly and easily provide students with differentiated lessons that explicitly teach the writing process.  Mystery Writing’s innovative approach combines subjects of high interest to students with step-by-step written, visual, and auditory directions to ensure no young writer experiences the dreaded “fear of the blank page.”  

Educators participating in the free trial will receive access to the current collection of genre units and essential skills lessons created for grade 3-5 classrooms.  Following their use of Mystery Writing materials, educators will be asked to share qualitative and quantitative feedback on their experience using the lessons. This feedback will be used in real time to refine current and future lessons. This process replicates the iterative process used to create the CODiE Award-winning Mystery Science by Discovery Education, the most widely used K-5 science program in the United States, per Rand.   

“Discovery Education has long prided itself on incorporating the educator voice into the design of our award-winning products,” Discovery Education’s Chief Product Officer Pete Weir. “The innovative approach we are taking to building and refining Mystery Writing ensures that the final product will be effective, easy to use, and loved by teachers and students alike. We encourage any elementary school educator to claim their free trial and let their voice be heard.” 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions visit www.discoveryeducation.com and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contact 
Stephen Wakefield 
Discovery Education 
Phone: 202-316-6615 
Email: swakefield@discoveryed.com

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