Today, Discovery Education and 3M announced 10 middle school students from around the nation as finalists in the 11th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

Each finalist will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete in the Young Scientist Challenge finals on October 6, 2009.  The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value) and the title of "America's Top Young Scientist."  The competition finals will take place in New York City, where students will demonstrate their scientific innovation and creativity in a series of individual challenges focused on "The Science of Everyday Life."

For more information visit www.youngscientistchallenge.com