Students, grades 5-8, are invited to create a 1-2 minute video describing a new, innovative solution that could solve an everyday problem. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills.
Thousands of students nationwide have participated in the competition and winners have gone on to do some amazing things; including speak in front of members of Congress, work with the nation’s top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.
- U.S. students in grades 5-8
- To enter, students need to submit a 1-2 minute video which describes a new innovation or solution that could solve or impact an everyday problem related to: [1] the way we move; [2] the way we keep ourselves healthy; or [3] the way we make a difference. {These topics may change for this year’s Challenge.}
- Ten finalists will be mentored by 3M scientists and win a trip to 3M headquarters in Minnesota
- First place wins $25,000. All finalists win a Discovery Student Adventures trip
- Contest entries accepted December to AprilThe 2015 Young Scientist Challenge