Answer: I love all of the school subjects. My favorites are math and science. I enjoy them because I have always loved science(explained later) and math is very interconnected with science.

Answer: I enjoy playing guitar in a school jazz band, swiming in a swim team, and guitar lessons. I enjoy jazz band and guitar lessons because I have always enjoyed music and it is fun to have a whole band to play with. I like swim team because I also love the water. For my hobbies, I enjoy entering in brainy competitions, playing guitar and violin, playing flight simulator, (occasionally coding html), short filmaking, and I am currently working on a plan to turn my old rc airplane into a boat. (I can't enter into the science fair because my school doen't participate.)

Answer: I want to become an electrical engineer who works in the field of environmentalism. I want to do this because I want to help solve the issues that we are having with global warming and electrical engineering is somthing that is going to help get whatever inventions are thought up running and maintained.

Answer: I saw the Mythbusters episode with the YSC last year and I decided to enter. Last year I made it into the semifinals and I found it to be an enjoyable experience so I decided to give it another go.

Answer: I love science because it can answere our biggest questions like; are we alone and; what is our biological history. I also love it because it can solve the problems that we create such as global warming and crimes.

Answer: I am very interested in electrical engineering, aviation, and music. I understand a basic concept of elecricity, ohms law, which is voltage=current x resistance. I also have a flight simulator that I enjoy flying and I recieve 3 aviation magazines. In 4th grade I made it into the city science fair. When I was in the 5th grade I recieved a mentorship where I made an elctrolyzer. Finnaly, last year, I made it into the semifinals of the Young Scientist Challenge with my video on the nature of a spacecrafts orbital path.

Answer: Math

Answer: I like skiing, due to fast speeds and the adrenaline, soccer and basketball, drumming, because music is my life, and Science Olympiad, because a little competition is always cool with me.

Answer: I would like to become a scientist, nothing too specific yet, because I haven't weighed my options. Science really helps life easier, and lets us understand the past, future, and present. I want to be a part of science, and the development of new ideas, theories, and technology.

Answer: My science teacher told me about this challenge, and it seemed simple enough, nothing too hard or time-extensive, like an essay. I'm competing because I need the money for college, because costs are rising. Also, I am competing for fun. Competitions are ALWAYS fun.

Answer: Well, this question is hard for me to answer, because I like many things about science, such as the theory of relativity (time-travel is awesome..yet paradoxical), physics (movement), and energy (kinetic and potential). All of these things amaze me in ways I don't know exactly how to say.

Answer: I'm usually an outgoing person. I like adventures and hands-on experiments. I like to do math, especially geometry, and any math competitions like Mathcounts or Math League. I'm not shy, and I like meeting new people.

Answer: My favorite school subject is science of course! I have loved science since 1st grade!!

Answer: I enjoy building LEGO Robots because it is fun to design and create new robots to show the world! I am also an avid drummer and I love playing music because it is very creative. Also, I practice my "magic". I love doing card tricks to my friends and family, after all, magician's are almost like "clever scientist's". ;)

Answer: I think I would like to pursue in Agriculture Technology/Engineering because I love technology and the mechanics of things and I am the son of a Potato Farmer and I love learning all about how the machinery works and how the plants grow.

Answer: The main reason I entered the YSC is because I love a challenge, and a scientist challenge seemed perfect for me! Plus, who wouldn't like 50k in bonds? =)

Answer: The thing I love about science is that it is simply amazing how everything in our world (and outside it) works! I love to explore and learn new amazing facts about any kind of science and I read A LOT. I am a very curious person!

Answer: Well, since I live in a small town, I have never actually entered a science fair or anything like that and I have always wanted too! Thank you so much 3M and Discovery for giving me the opportunity!!

Answer: I would have to say that my favorite subject is either math or science (surprise, surprise). Maybe it’s because my dad is university science professor, or maybe I’ve had great teachers in the past. Or maybe I just love math and science for some subliminal reason I can’t really explain.

Answer: I have so many extra-curricular activities it’s not even funny. First of all, I play the cello in my school orchestra and at home. I also go to Art Club because I really enjoy drawing, painting and all that. I used to go to Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) Club, which included natural sciences and that kind of stuff. This year was my last year participating in FIRST Lego League (FLL) tournaments, and I plan to go onto the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) in high school. And then, of course, I did YSC last year too, and so I’m doing it again. It gets busy, but it’s lots of fun.

Answer: This question comes up pretty much everywhere. Truthfully, I’m not really sure what kind of career I want to go into. Probably something involving math or science, maybe a marine biologist? Or a physicist? I want to do something worthwhile that will help advance human knowledge and save the planet, with the situation we’re in right now. I don’t have anything really specific planned out, though.

Answer: The first time I did YSC was last year when I saw the Mythbusters episode on it. So, I already knew about it for this year. I really love science in the first place, and I just couldn’t miss the chance for fame and fortune.

Answer: I really can’t answer this question without writing a whole paper on it, so I’m going to try my best to stuff it all into one paragraph. First of all, I love nature and animals, so biology is pretty awesome that way. Also, hands-on experiments are my thing. Mwahahaha… mixing chemicals to make fizzy concoctions of doom… Um, anyway, I guess just I want to know how everything in the universe works, even though all that information would probably explode my brain.

Answer: I love dragons! Especially drawing them. That’s one of the main things everyone should know about me. Ya, I know they’re made-up, but it’s a big universe out there…

Answer: Well i can't say that that I have one subject that is my favorite. Science and math together are by far my favorite topics, I think they should really go together.

Answer: I really like pursuing projects involving mechanical engineering. To be able to have an idea, and then fabricate it and make it come true is always a wonderful experience. I also really enjoy playing soccer, I'm very competitive so team sports like soccer are perfect.

Answer: I would really like to go into mechanical engineering. I think its a great career because I LOVE building things. To be able to take an idea from paper and fabricate it into a 3-D working object is fantastic.

Answer: There are many problems on this earth that have not been solved. The Young Scientist Challenge provides a very unique way to share your solutions to these problems with the rest of the world. I wanted to do exactly that.

Answer: I like science mostly because it helps people live better. There are many problems that need solutions or things that could be improved to make our world a better place. By solving one of these problems you know that your work will affect the whole world. I think it's great that through science anyone with an idea can make a big impact on the earth and human life.

Answer: In the future I would like to continue to pursue my project. The hoses would be hooked up to an irrigation system so that different walls would receive water at different times of day, depending on the location of the sun. I am also planning to experiment with different types of stucco to see if there is a potential problem with erosion. I would then like to make a full sized prototype and use it on my home in the hotter months.

Answer: Earth Science and English

Answer: Junior National Honor Society, Boy Scouts (Life Scout --working on Eagle), Irish Dancing, Swimming, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Film & Video, Choraliers (school select chorus), Recent School Plays, SHARE (which is a program for student to student counseling), and Youth Court.

Answer: Director of Film & Video because in my spare time i love making videos and I love showing them to my family after I'm done with them. I especially like making videos about science and nature because it helps people understand science concepts and the world around them.

Answer: I really enjoy making videos about science because they're very challenging and they encourage me to learn and discover new things as I make them. I have been participating in many science fairs since kindergarten and it has been a lot of fun learning about different science concepts.

Answer: What fascinates me the most about science is that its not just a school subject, its involved in every part of our lives-- from what were made of, to how we think, to how we relate to the universe.

Answer: I can't think of anything more but if you come up with any questions for me, you can contact me.

Answer: My favorite subject in school is science because I love to learn about the world and life around me. Science allows me to be curious and experiment with my ideas. Science can be applied to everything, and it can be useful everywhere. Learning about science teaches us to solve problems methodically.

Answer: I enjoy playing soccer, basketball and the piano. I have played soccer for three years and I am on my school’s girl’s basketball team. I have been taking private piano lessons for five years and I currently playing in my school’s orchestra. During my free time I enjoy painting with acrylic paints on canvas. I draw and then paint pictures of buildings and landscapes of places that I wish to visit. I have displayed my paintings in local art shows. I also love to read in my spare time. I am an active participant in my school’s yearbook club, Book club and the Science Club and have competed in the Science Bowl.

Answer: In the future I would like to become an eco-friendly architect or a mechanical engineer who designs sustainable technology. It is important for us to understand that we are the generation that must preserve our precious resources on earth. With global warming and a larger population, it is crucial for us to care for our planet by producing less waste and pollution. I want to design buildings and homes that are energy efficient such as homes which use white (or heat reflecting) roofs. I want to explore ideas on how to use recycled materials and natural materials to improve the environment and the people’s lifestyles.

Answer: After learning about the contest from my science teacher last April (kind of late) I just couldn’t wait to enter. After looking at the videos posted on your website by previous winners I really wanted to make one too. I had a lot of fun making this video, and I also learned a lot in the process of making this video. I Hope you enjoy it too!

Answer: Science opens doors to new opportunities and discoveries in areas of medicine, engineering, design and research. The field of science constantly keeps growing larger as new discoveries are made. As our society depends increasingly upon technology, scientific knowledge and experience is very important. Knowledge about science helps us to become more informed about the environment, so we can to conserve our resources and deal with other current problems we are facing. Science also informs us about life and it can lead us to find cures for diseases and minimize health risks. Advances in science can benefit our community and the world greatly. I care deeply about the environment and I want expand my scientific knowledge so that I could help contribute to the preservation of our planet.

Answer: I participated, and won first place in the Oregon State Stock Market Game Essay Competition. I am currently taking Japanese and I won first place in The Japanese Speech Tournament held by the Japanese Consulate. I have also participated in the annual Intel Science Fair Expo; there I won the Innovative Science Engineering Award from the National Professional Engineers’ Association. I won first place in the earth sciences category at the Catholic Schools Fair Science Fair as well. I enjoy learning and I try and do my best at everything I do. I am greatly interested in science and I want to continue learning as much as can about science.

Answer: My favorite school subject would have to be either science or social studies. I like science because it’s so fun! There’s just so much science all around you, you just have to realize it. Social studies are also fun because, if you think about it in a different way, it’s not just boring history and geography. It’s everyone’s story, and how they lived/live the past and present.

Answer: I love music; I play the piano and the cello. It speaks in its own language. Music can shout or whisper, flutter or storm across the page. Art is another hobby I enjoy. I paint, draw, and create sculptures. The details are my favorite parts. I also like writing because I am in control. I catch the words floating in my mind, and arrange them to make a story or write a report.

Answer: I want to become a middle school teacher because I think that’s when kids learn the most interesting things. We discover new math formulas, develop our writing skills, learn about intriguing cultures from centuries ago, and, of course, advance in science! I just love the look on the other students’ faces when I explain things to them. They have a face that says: “Oh, I get it. Wow, I know so much now!” I want to be able to leave an impression on kids’ lives, and help them move toward the future. Everyone had a teacher: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Benjamin Franklin, and so many others. Who knows, maybe I could teach the next genius!

Answer: My teacher nominated me to be in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and I thought it was a really cool idea! I could demonstrate how to fix a problem by using science, and show how it’s used every day. Science isn’t just a thing in textbooks and classrooms; it’s something that everything relates to.

Answer: I like science because, just when you think you know everything about the world, you realize there’s more out there than you could possibly imagine. Every little crumb to every huge galaxy full of planets and stars has its own story to tell and its own mystery to figure out.

Answer: I am an ambitious person. I like finishing things, like puzzles, as you can probably tell from the video. Science is kind of like a puzzle, I think, because the more little pieces you put together, the better you can see the entire picture. I like the feeling of accomplishment I get at the end.

Answer: It's a tie between History and Science. I like learning about all the different times in history we have come thorough; how different things are, and how the same they are. I like science because it's all around us, every day, and the experiments are fun.

Answer: I enjoy building with Legos. My brother and I sometimes make Lego animation movies for fun. I also like to play outside with my friends or listen to novels during my free time. I participate in gymnastics, Kempo Karate, and swimming. I'm also a member of the RI Children's Choir. My family and I like camping and visiting National Parks. I have over 30 Junior Ranger badges!

Answer: I don't know because there's so many cool things to do. A career that I can be outside or in the woods would be great.

Answer: I was looking on the computer for a show I wanted to see on the Discovery Channel and saw these cool videos kids made. I ended up watching them all to learn about different science topics. At one point while watching, the thought just popped into my head, "Hey, I should make my own science video."

Answer: Science is everywhere! It's what keeps us on the planet. It's what we breath, what we can touch, hear and see. It's also everything beyond our planet, beyond what we know. Under the sea, inside the earth, in this computer! That's really amazing. My favorite thing to do is to go on science related field trips and see real science in action.

Answer: no

Answer: I have two favorite school subjects; math and reading. I love math because it makes me think and pushes me to solve difficult problems. My father began teaching me how to solve math problems when I was very young. He would quiz me at night when he came to tuck me in bed. I enjoyed impressing my father with my problem solving skills. I really enjoy reading because it allows me to experience and live the life of someone else for a small period of time. While I am reading, I like to predict what I think will happen next in the story and then read on to compare my predications with what actually happens. My favorite genres to read are mystery and fantasy. I can let my imagination run wild!

Answer: I absolutely love to play basketball! I play on a city team and hope to play on the Jr. High team next year. I began playing basketball with my father when I was in kindergarten and have enjoyed it ever since. The competition in a basketball game excites me and I enjoy trying to control the ball and make it do everything that I want it to do. This actually involves a lot of science principles! I also enjoy swimming because I love the feel of the water as I try to move through it quickly. My favorite strokes to do are backstroke and freestyle. I love to play the piano. I take piano lessons and practice everyday. I love the challenge of a new song. When I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I like to sit down at the piano and play until I feel calm and relaxed. I will play the cello next year in the Jr. High orchestra and am so excited to learn a new instrument! In my spare time I like to sew, crochet, and cross-stitch. I actually find that I use my math skills when I create new sewing projects. I recently taught a class on how to crochet hats. This summer I plan to make hats and bring them to the Women’s and Children’s shelter in the fall.

Answer: The career that I want to have as an adult is special educator. My mother is a special educator and because of her example I have a love for children with special needs. I currently mentor in the self-contained classroom for children with autism everyday at school. I love the students and I love the challenge of trying to teach concepts in a way that they will understand. This forces me to look at concepts and principles from many different perspectives. I also love the different personalities that each student has. I truly believe that they each have something very unique to offer the world.

Answer: I love science! I love to learn about it and I love to experiment with it. This year I entered the school science fair and won grand prize. I then went on to compete at the district level and eventually won grand prize in my category at the Central Utah Science Fair. During the different competitions I became more and more excited about science and the effect that it has on my life and the life of others. I truly believe that the students today will use science to change the world for the better. I believe that I am a student who can help to lead the way.

Answer: EVERYTHING around us involves science. Using science we can answer almost any question and solve any problem. Our responsibility is to learn how to use scientific principles to create solutions to the problems and concerns that affect the world today.

Answer: I believe that the young students of today will use science to change the world!