Christopher Riedman Named Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge Semifinalist
ByPREMIER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE COMPETITION ANNOUNCES STUDENT
SEMIFINALISTS
– 47 Students Across the Nation Competing to Win $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds and
Title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” –
Discovery Education and 3M has announced the top 47 middle school students from across the country as semifinalists in the 12th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Christopher Riedman from Bismarck has won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge semifinalist honor for the state of North Dakota. Chris, a Science Club alum, learned about the Young Scientist Challenge from Gateway to Science, where he has been involved as a member, program participant and volunteer for many years. Chris parents are Michael and Karol Riedman. Gateway to Science Executive Director Beth Demke commented, “Chris is a remarkable young man and well-deserving of this honor. His enthusiasm for science discovery is contagious!”
The semifinalists were selected based on their science communication skills exhibited in a short video explaining the science behind issues millions of Americans face in everyday life, including preventing the spread of germs, ensuring food safety and sun protection. All video entries were evaluated by a panel of judges and assessed on creativity, persuasiveness, classroom suitability and overall presentation—not on video production skills.
Here’s Chris’ video entry on Gateway to Science’s YouTube channel:
Each semifinalist will receive $250 and a prize package including a plaque honoring their science teacher or mentor. Judges will announce the top ten finalists in August, each of whom will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to compete in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge finals on October 5, 2010. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value), the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” and a trip to St. Paul, Minnesota to work alongside 3M’s top scientists and visit the 3M Innovation Center. What an inspiration for our Young Scientists!
A press release was sent out to local media on July 17.
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
