St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. (Wednesday, Might 28, 2025) – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Training (@DiscoveryEd) at this time introduced the recipients within the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. As a part of the Younger Scientist Problem Alumni Community, the Alumni Grants Program helps previous individuals of the 3M Younger Scientist Problem (#YoungScientist).
The 3M Younger Scientist Problem Alumni Community is comprised of former 3M Younger Scientist Problem individuals, starting from center college to PhD candidates, and people pursuing full-time careers. Alumni collaborate in networking occasions, collaborate in a scientific group, and cheer on the subsequent technology of younger scientists.
As a part of the Alumni Community, former finalists are eligible to use for continued assist via the annual Grant Awards. The Grant Awards present further funding for present Alumni initiatives equivalent to continuation of their unique entry mission, a brand new innovation that improves upon the world with STEM, or selling science of their group and creating the subsequent technology of younger scientists.
The 2025 Alumni Grants Program recipients are listed beneath by class and together with their 3M Younger Scientist Problem participation yr:
Continuation of 3M Younger Scientist Problem Mission
- Sean Jiang, Baltimore, Maryland, Infosound – A Novel Navigation Gadget Powered by AI and Depth-Sensing Know-how for the Blind, 2023
- Aakash Manaswi, Orlando, Florida, Evaluating the Efficacy of Novel Carbon Dioxide Spray and Pesticides Utilizing a Convolutional Neural Community for Varroa Mite Remedy in Honeybee Colonies, 2024
This grant helps Alumni who’re fascinated with persevering with to progress or evolve the mission they initially developed through the 3M Younger Scientist Problem. Every winner on this funding class receives $5,000.
New Thought to Enhance the World
- Viraj Pandey, San Jose, CA, A Novel Triad for Clear Power: Photocatalytic Hydrogen Technology Utilizing Graphene Quantum Dots, Titanium Dioxide, and Daylight, 2020
- Moitri Santra, Oviedo, Florida, Improvement of a Microneedle Patch Sensor for Detecting Oxytetracycline in Citrus Root Tissues, 2021
Scientists are at all times exploring new concepts, and this class of funding is accessible to Alumni to assist initiatives which are totally different from their unique 3M Younger Scientist Problem innovation however have the aim of serving to enhance the world. Every winner on this funding class receives $2,500.
Science in Your Group
- Anish Kosaraju, Saratoga, California, VeriCare, 2023
- Veda Murthy, Fairfax, Virginia, Vishnu Murthy Basis Science in Your Group, 2021
- Amritha Praveen, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Amethyst Changemakers- Bridging Skills in STEM, 2023
- Daniel Thomas, Colleyville, Texas, Mwalimu (Swahili for Instructor), 2022
- Harini Venkatesh, Brentwood, Hew Hampshire, STEMpower!, 2022
3M Younger Scientist Problem Alumni are great advocates for STEM of their communities! Funding can be utilized to assist Alumni initiatives, equivalent to group enrichment alternatives, college occasions, or group activation initiatives that assist assist the subsequent technology of younger scientists. Every winner on this space of funding receives $2,000.
“The 3M Younger Scientist Problem showcases the ability of center college minds to vary the world. The Alumni Grant Program gives previous Younger Scientist Problem individuals new alternatives to comply with their curiosity,” mentioned Torie Clarke, 3M’s government vp and chief public affairs officer. “I’m pleased with 3M’s assist for this program. Congratulations to every of this yr’s recipients!”
Because the nation’s premier center college science competitors, the annual 3M Younger Scientist Problem invitations college students in grades 5-8 to compete for a mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the possibility to earn the title of “America’s Prime Younger Scientist.” America’s Prime Younger Scientists have gone on to offer TED Talks, file patents, discovered nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Beneath 30 listing, ring the bell on the New York Inventory Trade, and exhibit on the White Home Science Honest. These younger innovators have additionally been named TIME Journal’s first Child of the Yr, featured in The New York Occasions Journal, Forbes, and Enterprise Insider, and appeared on nationwide tv packages equivalent to Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Present, and extra. All earlier 3M Younger Scientist Problem finalists who’re a part of the Alumni Community had been eligible to use for an Alumni Grant.
“The 3M Younger Scientist Problem demonstrates what can occur when college students apply what’s realized within the classroom to the world round them,” mentioned Amy Nakamoto, government vp of promoting and company partnerships at Discovery Training. “These alumni are exemplars of cultivating curiosity to make the world a greater place and we’re excited that they can proceed their work. Congratulations!”
To study extra in regards to the Alumni Grants Program, the 3M Younger Scientist Problem, and to search out supporting assets, go to YoungScientistLab.com.
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Contacts
Tim Submit
3M
E mail: tpost3@mmm.com
Grace Maliska
Discovery Training
E mail: gmaliska@discoveryed.com
