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Tip Tuesday: YOU Could Be America's Next Top Young Scientist
Final Reminder!!
All entries for the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge must be received by Thursday, May 7th!
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE
Complete the following checklist to make s
Tip Tuesday: Need Some Finish-Line Motivation?
"The 3M Young Scientist Challenge was a mesmerizing and thrilling experience..."
- Samyak (2019 Finalist)
We are approaching one week left to submit your entry for th
Tip Tuesday: Ten Reasons Why You Should Submit Your Entry
Here’s Ten Reasons Why You Should Submit Your Entry
With two weeks remaining until the 3M Young Scientist Challenge deadline, we thought you might appreciate a little push toward the finish line.
Tip Tuesday: YOU Could Be America’s Next Top Young Scientist
Our past winners were students just like you!
Did you know that the winner of the 2019 3M Young Scientist Challenge was an eighth grader from San Diego, California?
Tip Tuesday: Review and Align with all Judging Criteria!
Let us help you!
Have you checked out the judging criteria for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge? We hope you’ll use it to your advantage!
Tip Tuesday: Calling All Science Superheroes!
We Need Science Superheroes!
We know that many of you, are finding yourself at home and settling in to a new routine during this time of uncertainly.
Stuck on Your Project? Check out These Tips from Past Finalists Overcome Writer’s Scientist’s Block
Overcome Scientist’s Block!
Writer’s block is real, and it can affect everyone!
Tip Tuesday: Celebrate Science- Happy Pi Day!
Happy Pi Day!
Discoveries are Worth Celebrating.
Every March 14th, we celebrate the discovery of Pi: an infinite decimal and mathematic constant that has been calculated to over one trillion d
Tip Tuesday: Creating Your Video!
Ready to Share Your Big Idea? It’s the content that counts.
Once you’re ready to share your big idea for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the filming will be a piece of cake.
Tip Tuesday: Tips on How to Juggle School & YSC!
Organization pays off!
Since there are still a couple months to go until the 3M Young Scientist Challenge’s April 21st deadline, get organized so you can make the most of the time you hav