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Bringing science to life through curiosity and innovation.

An Immersive STEM Portal, anchored by the award-winning annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

See what our 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni are up to!

Follow the journey of former challenge Finalists and 3M Mentors and see where they are today and what they are working on!

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Science Starters

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge gives students a chance to develop new skills and transform an idea into a working prototype. Use these resources to help guide your scientists through the process.

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Join Us For an Inspiration Session!

Looking for inspiration on your 3M Young Scientist Challenge entry? Join us for an Inspiration Session to kickstart your 3M Young Scientist Challenge journey!

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About the Young Scientist Lab

Discovery Education and 3M have partnered to inspire the next generation of innovators through the Young Scientist Lab. Through K-8 standards-aligned resources and at-home DIY science experiments, along with the award-winning annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the Young Scientist Lab seeks to remove barriers and create accessible STEM learning for middle school students.

Hands-on Resources to Inspire Student Scientists

The world is your laboratory.
Bring science exploration to life wherever learning takes place—no laboratory required! Dive into exciting real-world challenges using flexible digital resources designed for in class and beyond.

Change for Good

Robotics

Robotics can revolutionize the way we live our everyday lives. These machines, built and programmed to perform tasks without human interference, have made it possible to perform tasks with incredible speed and accuracy. How do you think the power of robotics could impact your community?

Great ideas are born from tackling real-world challenges, and great things start happening in students’ lives when they apply problem-solving skills to issues that matter to them. Empower students to tackle important challenges in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge with student submissions aligned to one of six key areas of impact: Robotics, Home Improvement, Automotive, Safety, AR/VR, and Climate Tech.

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Moitri Santra

Moitri Santra

2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalist

“This challenge was a fantastic opportunity to integrate myself more into the world of brain computer interfaces and how they can be applied in early diagnosis and treatment.”