Meadow Park Summa Student Selected As Top 10 National Finalist In Young Scientist Challenge

Naren Gaurav, a soon to be 7th grader at Summa Meadow Park, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the 14th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5-8.The Young Scientist Challenge is designed to encourage the exploration of science and innovation among America’s youth and to promote the importance of science communication.Over the last 13 years, more than 600,000 middle school students have participated in the competition, and winners have gone on to speak in front of members of Congress, work with the nation’s top scientists and pursue academic careers in the sciences..

As a finalist, Naren will have the opportunity to work directly with a 3M Scientist during a summer mentorship program.He will also receive a cash prize, a 3M Shoot n’ Share Camcorder, and a trip for two to 3M’s world headquarters in St. Paul, MN to compete for the ultimate title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” on October 15-16, 2012.

View Naren's entry video

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