3M and Discovery Education congratulate
finalists and winners; announce 2020 shift to a virtual competition
in response to COVID-19
3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists
and 27 State Merit Winners in the 2020 3M Young Scientist
Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science
competition, these young scientists submitted outstanding projects
utilizing the power of STEM to improve the world.
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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. (Photo credit: 3M)
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. An esteemed 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 ten spots in this year’s challenge with their
innovative thinking, scientific acumen, and display of exceptional
communication skills.
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 on October 12-13,
where finalists will be evaluated on a series of challenges and the
presentation of their completed innovation.
“Inspirational moments of community are all around us and the
need for action is clearly strong -- now more than ever, we are
looking to the next generation to help improve the world we live
in, and the 3M Young Scientist Challenge is a great platform for
them to express what and how they want to see change,” said
Denise Rutherford, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs at
3M. “The 2020 finalists and state merit winners prove once
again that young minds can combine STEM skills with imagination and
creativity to identify and solve a real-world problem using
science. They will undoubtedly build on their knowledge and
experience with science to impact the future, and that is something
for us all to embrace. We are proud of this year’s competitors and
remain committed to supporting STEM-for-all and building a path to
a better life for everyone.”
The top 10 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists include
students from public and private schools across America. Each
finalist will receive $1,000 and the opportunity to work virtually
with a 3M scientist who will mentor them as they evolve their
invention from idea to prototype. The grand prize winner will
receive $25,000 and the prestigious title of America’s Top Young
Scientist.
The top 10 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as
follows in alphabetical order by last name:
- Laasya Acharya, Mason, Ohio, Mason Middle School, Mason
City School District
- Xavier Baquero-Iglesias, Naples, Fla., Community School
of Naples, Collier County Public Schools
- Anika Chebrolu, Frisco, Tex., Nelson Middle School,
Frisco Independent School District
- Rithvik Ijju, Englewood, Colo., Challenge School, Cherry
Creek School District
- Ekansh Mittal, Beaverton, Ore., Meadow Park Middle
School, Beaverton School District
- Harsha Pillarisetti, San Ramon, Calif., Windemere Ranch
Middle School, San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Samhita Pokkunuri, Old Bridge, N.J., Carl Sandburg
Middle School, Old Bridge Township School District
- Samvrit Rao, Ashburn, Va., Stone Hill Middle School,
Loudoun
- Kyle Tianshi, San Diego, Calif., The Cambridge School,
Private
- Sophia Weiner, Rockledge, Fla., Holy Trinity Episcopal
Academy, Private School
In addition to the top ten finalists, there are 27 State Merit
Winners, selected for their passion, innovation, and superb
communication skills. Each State Merit Winner receives special
recognition on the challenge website, along with a special
technology prize pack.
The 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winners are
listed below in alphabetical order by state:
[Alabama] Jordan Jennings, Homeschool – Key Destiny,
Madison County [Arkansas] Lajwanthi Saravanakumar,
Washington Junior High School, Bentonville Public School District
[Arizona] Prisha Shroff, Accelerated Middle School, Chandler
Unified School District [California] Audrey Luu, Sam H.
Lawson Middle School, Cupertino Union School District
[Connecticut] Xander Shavers, Beecher Road School,
Woodbridge School District [Delaware] Neehal Pathak,
Brandywine Springs School, Red Clay Consolidated School District
[Florida] Siddharth Kini, Seminole Science Charter School,
Seminole County [Georgia] Roshan Kolachina, J.C. Booth
Middle School, Fayette County Public Schools [Iowa] Sujan
Vijayraj Shadrak, Oak Ridge Middle School, Linn-Mar Community
School District [Indiana] Mira Nuthakki, Creekside Middle
School, Carmel Clay Schools [Kentucky] Kar, Meyzeek Middle
School, Jefferson County Public Schools [Massachusetts] Sva
Kassev, Sharon Middle School, Sharon Public Schools
[Maryland] Sudhish Swain, Takoma Park Middle School,
Montgomery County Public Schools [Minnesota] Rohan Dham,
Wayzata Central Middle School, Wayzata Public Schools [North
Carolina] Lydia Denton, Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts,
Wilson County Schools [New Jersey] Arnesh Kundu, Homeschool
[Nevada] Akshansh Chauhan, Davidson Academy of Nevada,
Washoe County School District [New York] Jayden Tarife,
Lakewood Elementary School, Clarkstown Central School District
[Ohio] Haasini Mendu, Mason Middle School, Mason City School
District [Oregon] Ishan Ahluwalia, Stroller Middle School,
Beaverston School District [Pennsylvania] Pooja Menon, J.R.
Fugett Middle School, West Chester Area School District [South
Carolina] Vishnu Abboy, GREEN Charter School, Greenville County
Schools [Tennessee] Adithya Sastry, Farragut Middle School,
Knox County Schools [Texas] Ella Schreiter, Brookside
Intermediate School, Clear Creek Independent School District
[Virginia] Aashka Shah, George H. Moody Middle School,
Henrico County Public Schools [Washington] Kosha Upadhyay,
Odle Middle School, Bellevue School District [Wisconsin]
Keira Block, Golda Meir School, Milwaukee Public Schools
“3M has long committed to inspiring and challenging students to
invent out-of-the-box solutions that solve some of the world’s most
pressing problems. Discovery Education is proud to partner with 3M
and congratulates each winner and finalist for their innovation,
imagination, and fearlessness,” said Lori McFarling, president
of Corporate & Community Education Partnerships at Discovery
Education. “Young minds fueled by STEM thinking prepare us all
for the future ahead and inspire a continued cycle of passionate
young scientists dedicated to improving the planet.”
In its 13th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to
inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively
and apply the power of STEM to discovering 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, ring
the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and exhibit at the White
House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been featured
in Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The New York
Times Magazine, Forbes, Business Insider, and more.
The award-winning 3M Young Scientist Challenge 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 through the 3M Channel
and Community Partnerships Channel on Discovery Education
Experience, the digital service whose high-quality resources and
instructional supports for educators are enriching student learning
and extending it to the real world.
To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet
this year’s finalists, visit youngscientistlab.com.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives
daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 96,000 employees connect with
customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative
solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M
or @3MNews.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned
digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional
learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital
textbooks, multimedia resources, immersive STEM experiences and the
largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery
Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving
academic achievement around the globe. Discovery Education’s
services are available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and
primary schools in the U.K. and reach over 5 million educators and
51 million students in more than 90 countries. Inspired by the
global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners
with districts, states, and like-minded organizations to empower
teachers with customized solutions that support the success of all
learners. Explore the future of education at
DiscoveryEducation.com.
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