Submit a 1-2 minute video and you could win $25,000 and be named America's Top Young Scientist

Who Will Win $25,000 and Be Named America's 2011 Top Young Scientist?

The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
is officially open for entries!

Students in grades 5-8 can enter today for a chance to win: $25,000, a trip to 3M's global headquarters to work alongside leading scientists, and the coveted title, America's Top Young Scientist.

Each of the ten finalists will have an exclusive opportunity to work directly with a 3M scientist during a summer mentorship program. Each pair will connect virtually and work through a fun, original project that the student will present at the final event in October.

Follow these three easy steps to enter:

1. Parents submit an online consent form at www.youngscientistchallenge.com.
2. Parents fill out a registration form and choose a username/password.
3. Students login to upload a quick 1-2 minute science video about a possible solution to an everyday problem.

For video topic guidelines, tips from previous winners and more, visit www.youngscientistchallenge.com.