Young Scientist Lab: STEM Portal

Bringing science to life through curiosity and innovation.

An Immersive STEM Portal, anchored by the award-winning annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

About the Young Scientist Lab

Discovery Education and 3M have partnered to inspire the next generation of innovators through the Young Scientist Lab. Through K-8 standards-aligned resources and at-home DIY science experiments, along with the award-winning annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the Young Scientist Lab seeks to remove barriers and create accessible STEM learning for middle school students.

Learn About the 3M Young Scientist Challenge

The annual challenge asks students in 5-8 grade to submit with a 1–2 minute video for a chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive mentorship with a 3M Scientist.

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Science Starters

Kickstart immersive and open-ended learning experiences with flexible resources designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.

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See what our 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni are up to!

Follow the journey of former challenge finalists and 3M Mentors and see where they are today and what they are working on!

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