3M and Discovery Education recognize 32 State Merit Winners and 4 honorable mentions in 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge
3M (NYSE:MMM) and Discovery Education have announced 32 state merit winners and 4 honorable mentions for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation's premier middle school science competition. The challenge invited students in grades 5-8 to submit videos explaining original solutions to everyday problems, with new entry categories including robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology.
State merit winners receive special recognition and a prize pack. The competition, now in its eighteenth year, has produced notable alumni who have given TED Talks, filed patents, founded nonprofits, made Forbes 30 Under 30, and exhibited at the White House Science Fair. The program is supported by Young Scientist Lab, providing free digital resources for students, teachers, and families.
3M (NYSE:MMM) e Discovery Education hanno annunciato i 32 vincitori statali e 4 menzioni d'onore per il 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2025, la principale competizione scientifica per le scuole medie negli Stati Uniti. La sfida ha invitato gli studenti dalla quinta all'ottava classe a inviare video che spiegassero soluzioni originali a problemi quotidiani, con nuove categorie di partecipazione come robotica, miglioramenti per la casa, automotive, sicurezza, AR/VR e tecnologia climatica.
I vincitori statali ricevono un riconoscimento speciale e un pacchetto premio. La competizione, giunta al suo diciottesimo anno, ha visto tra i suoi partecipanti ex studenti di rilievo che hanno tenuto TED Talks, depositato brevetti, fondato organizzazioni no profit, fatto parte della lista Forbes 30 Under 30 e partecipato alla White House Science Fair. Il programma è supportato da Young Scientist Lab, che offre risorse digitali gratuite per studenti, insegnanti e famiglie.
3M (NYSE:MMM) y Discovery Education han anunciado a los 32 ganadores estatales y 4 menciones honoríficas del 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2025, la principal competencia científica para estudiantes de secundaria en el país. El desafío invitó a estudiantes de 5º a 8º grado a enviar videos explicando soluciones originales a problemas cotidianos, con nuevas categorías de participación que incluyen robótica, mejoras para el hogar, automotriz, seguridad, AR/VR y tecnología climática.
Los ganadores estatales reciben un reconocimiento especial y un paquete de premios. La competencia, que ya cumple su decimoctavo año, ha contado con exalumnos destacados que han dado charlas TED, registrado patentes, fundado organizaciones sin fines de lucro, aparecido en Forbes 30 Under 30 y participado en la White House Science Fair. El programa cuenta con el apoyo de Young Scientist Lab, que ofrece recursos digitales gratuitos para estudiantes, maestros y familias.
3M (NYSE:MMM)과 Discovery Education이 2025년 3M Young Scientist Challenge의 32개 주 메리트 수상자와 4명 우수상을 발표했습니다. 이 대회는 전국 최고의 중학생 과학 경연대회로, 5학년부터 8학년 학생들이 일상 문제에 대한 독창적인 해결책을 설명하는 영상을 제출하도록 초대했으며, 로봇공학, 주택 개선, 자동차, 안전, AR/VR, 기후 기술 등 새로운 참가 부문을 포함했습니다.
주 메리트 수상자들은 특별한 인정과 상패를 받습니다. 올해로 18회째를 맞는 이 대회는 TED 강연을 했거나 특허를 출원했으며 비영리 단체를 설립하고 Forbes 30 Under 30에 선정되었으며 백악관 과학 박람회에 참가한 뛰어난 동문들을 배출했습니다. 이 프로그램은 학생, 교사, 가족을 위한 무료 디지털 자료를 제공하는 Young Scientist Lab의 지원을 받고 있습니다.
3M (NYSE:MMM) et Discovery Education ont annoncé les 32 lauréats d'État et 4 mentions honorables du 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2025, la principale compétition scientifique pour les collégiens aux États-Unis. Le défi a invité les élèves de la 5e à la 8e à soumettre des vidéos expliquant des solutions originales à des problèmes quotidiens, avec de nouvelles catégories incluant la robotique, l'amélioration de la maison, l'automobile, la sécurité, la réalité augmentée/virtuelle et la technologie climatique.
Les lauréats d'État reçoivent une reconnaissance spéciale et un pack de récompenses. La compétition, qui en est à sa dix-huitième année, a vu passer des anciens élèves remarquables ayant donné des conférences TED, déposé des brevets, fondé des associations, figuré dans le Forbes 30 Under 30 et exposé à la White House Science Fair. Le programme est soutenu par Young Scientist Lab, qui fournit des ressources numériques gratuites aux élèves, enseignants et familles.
3M (NYSE:MMM) und Discovery Education haben die 32 Landespreisträger und 4 Ehrenurkunden für den 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2025 bekannt gegeben, dem führenden naturwissenschaftlichen Wettbewerb für Mittelschüler in den USA. Der Wettbewerb forderte Schüler der Klassen 5 bis 8 auf, Videos einzureichen, in denen sie originelle Lösungen für Alltagsprobleme erklären, mit neuen Kategorien wie Robotik, Heimwerkerarbeiten, Automobil, Sicherheit, AR/VR und Klimatechnologie.
Die Landespreisträger erhalten eine besondere Auszeichnung und ein Preis-Paket. Der Wettbewerb, der nun im achtzehnten Jahr stattfindet, hat bemerkenswerte ehemalige Teilnehmer hervorgebracht, die TED Talks gehalten, Patente angemeldet, gemeinnützige Organisationen gegründet, es in die Forbes 30 Under 30 geschafft und auf der White House Science Fair ausgestellt haben. Das Programm wird von Young Scientist Lab unterstützt, das kostenlose digitale Ressourcen für Schüler, Lehrer und Familien bereitstellt.
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To enter the competition, students in grades 5-8 submit a brief video explaining their original idea to solve an everyday problem using science, which are evaluated for their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills. This year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge offered students a set of new entry categories, including robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology.
"The projects submitted to the 3M Young Scientist Challenge underscore science's critical role in driving progress," said Torie Clarke, 3M's executive vice president and chief public affairs officer. "We applaud these students for making the world a better place through their innovative spirit. I'm proud 3M is inspiring students to use science and technology to address global challenges."
Each year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists, four honorable mentions, and up to 51 state merit winners – nationwide and in
The 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winners are listed below in alphabetical order by state:
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Alabama ] Brahma Mubarak Budhwani, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Alabama School of Fine Arts - [
Arizona ] Akshay Lakshminarasimhan, BASIS Scottsdale, BASIS Charter Schools Inc. - [
California ] Kashvi Sethi, Morrill Middle School, Berryessa Union School District - [
Colorado ] Shriya Madhavan, STEM School Highlands Ranch, Douglas County School District - [
Connecticut ] Aaron Shamshtein, King Philip Middle School, West Hartford School District - [
Delaware ] Aarav Garimalla, Cantwell Bridge Middle School, Appoquinimick School District - [
Florida ] Hannah Lee, Jackson Heights Middle School, Seminole County School District - [
Georgia ] Jooyoung Kim, River Trail Middle School, Fulton County - [
Hawaii ] Elliott Mannis-Young, Punahou School, Private School - [
Illinois ] Nasima Zair, Twin Groves middle school, Kildeer Countryside School District 96 - [
Kentucky ] Deepak Praveen Kumar, Meyzeek Middle School, Jefferson County School District - [
Maryland ] Vishagan Aranganathan, Kingsview Middle School, Montogomery County - [
Massachusetts ] Kaia Minn, The Park School, Private School - [
Michigan ] Sanat Pandit, Emerson Elementary School, National Association of Independent Schools - [
Minnesota ] Arika Kundu, Minnetonka Middle School East, Minnetonka School District - [
Missouri ] Macy Sowell, Barnwell Middle School, Francis Howell School District - [
Nebraska ] Yashasvi Jadi, Millard North Middle School, Millard School District - [
Nevada ] Henry Tran, Hyde Park Middle School, Clark County School District - [
New Jersey ] Aashritha Pasam, Edgar Middle School, Metuchen School District - [
New Mexico ] Ashvita Prasankumar, Desert Willow Family School, Albuquerque Public Schools - [
New York ] Aaradhya Vijay, The Dalton School, Private School - [
North Carolina ] Andromeda Dennis, Smith Middle School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools - [
Ohio ] Spurthi Adavi, Incarnate Word Academy, Parma Heights School District - [
Oklahoma ] Clayton Rohla, Roff Elementary, Roff Public Schools - [
Oregon ] Jithuli Weerasekera, Whitford Middle School, Beaverton School District - [
Pennsylvania ] Aryash Shyam, Lehigh Valley Academy RCS, Bethlehem Area School District - [
South Carolina ] Sushanth Duddebanda, Pleasant Knoll Middle School, Fort Mill School District - [
Texas ] Sanika Duvva, Roach Middle School, Frisco ISD - [
Utah ] Sophia Zhang, Waterford School, Canyon School District - [
Virginia ] Aneruddha Das, Eagle Ridge Middle School, Loudoun County - [
Washington ] Nolawi Bruk, Leota Middle School, Northshore School District - [
West Virginia ] Preethi Nethi, West Virginia Academy, Public Charter School
For the fifth time in competition history, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge also recognized entrants with an honorable mention award. These individuals were selected for their unique and innovative concepts and effective communication skills. The four 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge honorable mention recipients are as follows in alphabetical order by last name:
- Sayan Anand,
Austin, TX , Canyon Vista Middle School, Round Rock ISD - Aaisha Asif,
Sarasota, FL , Pine View, Sarasota County School District - Gagan Girish,
Portland, OR , Tumwater Middle School, Beaverton School District - Albert Liu,
Portland, OR , Willamette Valley Academy, Beaverton School District
To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2025 competitors, visit YoungScientistLab.com.
"The 3M Young Scientist Challenge inspires student curiosity and helps build confidence by connecting what's learned in the classroom to the real world in tangible and hands-on ways," said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education. "Congratulations to each of the students honored in for your effort to use science to create a better world."
Now in its eighteenth 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 given TED Talks, filed patents, founded nonprofits, made the
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 essential companion for engaged PreK-12 classrooms.
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