3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2020 National Finalists and State Merit Winners
This year’s finalists, four girls and six boys ranging in age from 12-14, identified an everyday problem they’re passionate about and submitted a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution to solve the problem.
3M and Discovery Education recently announced the top 10 finalists and 27 State Merit Winners in the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge. According to 3M, these young scientists submitted outstanding projects utilizing the power of STEM to improve the world. In response to COVID-19, the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge is pivoting the final event from 3M headquarters in St. Paul, Minn., to an interactive virtual competition to be held October 12-13, where finalists will be evaluated on a series of challenges and the presentation of their completed innovation.
This year’s finalists, four girls and six boys ranging in age from 12-14, identified an everyday problem they’re passionate about and submitted a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution to solve the problem. A group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. These young inventors won the top 10 spots in this year’s challenge with their innovative thinking, scientific acumen, and display of exceptional communication skills.