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3M begins search for 2025 America's top young scientist
In 2024, 14-year-old Indian American Sirish Subash from Snellville, Georgia bagged the $25,000 grand prize
2025 America's top young scientist / Image- youngscientistlab.com
The 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the premier middle school science competition in the United States, has officially opened submissions.
Jointly organized by 3M and Discovery Education, the competition invites students in grades 5-8 to present their innovative solutions to real-world problems. Submissions are being accepted at YoungScientistLab.com until May.1, 2025.
In 2024, 14-year-old Indian American Sirish Subash from Snellville, Georgia bagged the $25,000 grand prize. The award also includes mentorship from a 3M scientist, and the prestigious title of "America's Top Young Scientist.”
Each year, the challenge recognizes a grand prize winner, 10 finalists, four honorable mentions, and up to 51 state merit winners, including representation from Washington D.C. The entries are evaluated based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills, with this year’s topics ranging from robotics and climate technology to AR/VR and home improvement.
“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge has sparked curiosity in countless inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers over the last 18 years, all before they even begin high school,” said Torie Clarke, executive vice president and chief public affairs officer at 3M. “This program helps students get excited about the power of science and technology to address global challenges.”
Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of marketing and strategic alliances at Discovery Education, added, “This annual challenge elevates students' remarkable creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills, showcasing their extraordinary potential to transform the world for the better.”
The 2024 winner, Sirish Subash, was recognized fir developing Pestiscand, a handheld device that uses spectrophotometry and machine learning to detect pesticide residues on produce in a non-destructive manner. The device reflects light of varying wavelengths off the surface of fruits and vegetables, analyzing the data to identify harmful chemicals.
Sirish Subash / Image- youngscientistlab.comSirish's invention addresses a critical concern in food safety, showcasing how young minds can apply scientific knowledge to everyday challenges. His success underscores the transformative potential of initiatives like the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Since its inception, the competition has inspired solutions tackling diverse issues, including water conservation, air pollution, and transportation efficiency. Aspiring young scientists across the nation are encouraged to seize this opportunity to innovate and contribute to global solutions.
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