Discovery Education: 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Website: http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/

TOP TEN REASONS TO PARTICIPATE (According to the Website):

1. The grand prize is $25,000 and an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a Discovery Network taping!
2. Finalists get to work one-on-one with renowned 3M scientists – a mentoring experience they’ll never forget.
3. Friendship! Lots of competitors and finalists share a passion for science activities
4. Learning goes way beyond classroom walls and into the real world of innovating.
5. Competitors’ ideas and innovations can make a real difference in the world!
6. Finalists present their video competition ideas to a distinguished panel of judges.
7. No textbooks! This is original, outside-the-box dreaming, planning and innovating.
8. Finalists travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, and tour exclusive labs of 3M headquarters.
9. Being part of the science community is fun. Plus, this video competition is one science activity that makes a big impact on college résumés and essays.
10. You could be (drum roll, please)… America’s next Top Young Scientist!