Month: June 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2025 /3BL/ – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”

The top 10 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as follows (in alphabetical order by last name):

• Shrey Arora, Collierville, TN, West Collierville Middle School, Collierville Schools
• Divyam Desai, Frisco, TX, Hunt Middle School, Frisco Independent School District (FISD)
• Kiyara Gunawardena, Temecula, CA, Abby Reinke Elementary School, Temecula Valley Unified School District
• Isha Marla, Portland, OR, Tumwater Middle School, Beaverton School District
• Reanna Patel, Princeton, NJ, Princeton Day School, Private School
• Sheyna Patel, Longwood, FL, Orlando Science Middle/High Charter, Orange County Public Schools
• Anirudh Rao, Lone Tree, CO, STEM School Highlands Ranch, Douglas County School District
• Aniket Sarkar, Sarasota, FL, Pine View School, Sarasota County Schools
• Amaira Srivastava, Gilbert, AZ, Arizona College Prep Middle School, Chandler Unified School District
• Kevin Tang, Hacienda Heights, CA, Cedarlane Academy, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

“For 18 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge has empowered middle school students to bring science to life,” said Torie Clarke, 3M’s executive vice president and chief public affairs officer. “This year, the nation’s brightest young minds have once again reimagined what’s possible. Congratulations to each of the top 10 finalists! I can’t wait to see how you make the world a better place.”

To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet the 2025 finalists, visit YoungScientistLab.com.

Challenge details
This year’s finalists – 10 students ranging in age from 11-14 – identified an everyday problem and submitted a one- to two-minute video on their proposed scientific solution. Their proposals fall under an expanded set of entry categories, including robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate technology.

An esteemed group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness.

Next steps
Each of the 10 finalists will participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program with a 3M scientist. These mentors will provide guidance and advice to help advance their finalist’s solution. Then, from Oct. 13-14, each finalist will travel to the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minn., for the final interactive competition.

At 3M, each finalist will participate in a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation, and be scored independently by a panel of judges. The grand prize winner will be announced, and they will receive $25,000, a unique destination trip, and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.

Previous winners
Previous challenge finalists and 3M scientists have collaborated to create solutions for a wide variety of real-world problems, including cybersecurity, coral reef health, water conservation, food waste, alternative energy sources, energy consumption, air pollution, and transportation efficiency.

The 2024 winner – 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Snellville, Georgia. – created PestiSCAND, a handheld device designed to detect pesticide residues on produce using a non-destructive method. The innovation employs spectrophotometry, which involves measuring how light of various wavelengths is reflected off the surface of fruits and vegetables. A machine-learning model then analyzes this data to determine the presence of pesticides.

Now in its eighteenth year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discover real-world solutions. Former America’s Top Young Scientists have given TED Talks, filed patents, founded nonprofits, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and exhibited at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named TIME Magazine’s Kid of the Year; featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider; and appeared on national television programs such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. In addition, a 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network was formed in fall 2022 and includes more than 100 former challenge winners, finalists, and mentors, who take part in networking opportunities and more.

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge exemplifies the power of nurturing student curiosity by preparing students for the future, today. We are delighted to celebrate these young scientists for their commitment to solving real-world problems with innovation, creativity, and ingenuity,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education.

The award-winning competition supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program Young Scientist Lab, which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. All the resources are also available on Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged PreK-12 classrooms.

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About 3M
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news-center.

About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, Pre-K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts
Tim Post 
3M
Email: tpost3@mmm.com

Grace Maliska
Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com

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• Marathon Petroleum was named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year, recognizing its strong performance in safety, reliability and operational efficiency.
• The company achieved a 99.75% delivery reliability rate in 2024, reduced operational costs, and maintained an 85.5% driver retention rate across its fleet of over 500 power units and nearly 1,200 drivers.
• Seven Marathon fleets earned NPTC Safety Seal awards for accident reduction, and driver Donald “Todd” Young was inducted into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame for his exemplary safety record.

Marathon Petroleum has been named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Operating one of the largest private fleets in the U.S., Marathon Petroleum achieved a 99.75% delivery reliability rate in 2024 while successfully reducing operational costs. The fleet includes more than 500 power units and nearly 1,200 professional drivers who transport gasoline, diesel, crude oil, and renewable fuels across the country.

This recognition reflects the company’s strong safety culture and investment in advanced technologies. Marathon Petroleum maintains an exceptional Department of Transportation (DOT) safety record and an 85.5% driver retention rate, an indicator of its commitment to supporting and retaining skilled drivers through competitive compensation, benefits and recognition programs.

“In every aspect of our operations, safety and excellence are our top priorities,” said Jocko Langlois, Marathon Petroleum East Transport Operations Director. “This recognition is a reflection of the dedication our team brings every day to ensure we deliver safely, reliably and responsibly.”

 “This recognition is a reflection of the dedication our team brings every day to ensure we deliver safely, reliably and responsibly.”

In addition to the FleetOwner award, seven of Marathon’s fleets received the NPTC Safety Seal award for year-over-year improvements in vehicle accident performance. Four fleets earned Silver status for reducing accidents by 40% or more, while three fleets earned Bronze for reductions between 20% and 30%.

Silver Status:

• Champaign, Illinois
• Galveston Bay, Texas
• Lima, Ohio
• Niles, Michigan

Bronze Status:

• Colton, California
• Romulus, Michigan
• San Diego, California

Marathon Petroleum driver Donald “Todd” Young was also honored as the company’s first inductee into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame, recognizing his exemplary safety record and professionalism.

These achievements underscore Marathon Petroleum’s ongoing dedication to safe, efficient and reliable transportation operations across its nationwide network.

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Megan McKray is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Throughout her career at Henkel, she has drawn inspiration from her own experience as a caregiver and employee to help develop and promote tailored programs that enhance employee wellbeing.

Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities. At Henkel North America, diversity is a path to progress, innovation, and impact. Our employees and partners are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. They collaborate to tackle challenges, find solutions and open new perspectives – allowing us to deliver products, services, and innovations that enrich and improve everyday life.

We invite you to “meet” our pioneers in our series, “Pioneers for Good.”

Introducing Megan

Authenticity is a cornerstone of a positive workplace culture; it’s the key to creating an open, communicative, and efficient working environment. This belief resonates deeply with Senior Benefits Specialist for Henkel North America, Megan McKray. 

Megan began her career as an intern on Henkel’s Benefits team with aspirations of making a difference. She soon discovered her true calling and has been an integral part of the team ever since. Megan has worked closely with colleagues to support and raise awareness of wellbeing initiatives, helping turn her goal into a reality. 

“As I’ve grown both personally and professionally, I watched the internal culture at Henkel evolve. It’s amazing to see, first-hand, the caring support for employee wellbeing and impact of initiatives that provide meaningful value and choice for employees and their families.” said Megan.

Cultivating connections through communication

Megan’s mission to make a difference at work is personal. Inspired by her own experiences with mental health and being a working parent, she recognized the power of open dialogue and genuine connections. Her goal: to create a supportive space for people in similar situations to seek comfort and share lessons and advice.

“Being on a team that is understanding helps people open up. I truly believe this is the best way to work together because it opens the door for trust and creates space to support each other on a personal level.”

Megan McKray, Senior Benefits Specialist for Henkel North America

Creating solutions for a better workplace

Megan’s personal experiences, combined with the positive feedback she has received from colleagues, have driven her to champion programs that improve company culture and promote work-life balance.

As a member of the Benefits team, Megan has developed a deep appreciation for the value Henkel’s programs offer—not only for her own use, but also in promoting them to colleagues and working with her team to enhance and expand offerings. For example, when the company expanded their paid parental leave offering, Megan helped to develop a complementary program to send gift baskets to new parents. These thoughtful packages included new parent resources, Henkel goodies, and tips for the transition back to work.

Megan is particularly enthusiastic about the Maven Family Care benefit, a program offering a robust network of specialists and resources to support a variety of life stages such as family planning, parenting and pediatrics, and menopause. It’s a resource she has experienced the value of first-hand.

“When we were planning for our second child, I leaned on the articles and message boards monitored and led by physicians—trusted resources you can easily access through the program.”

Making a PACT to fuel an inclusive culture

As a soon-to-be mother of two, Megan has developed a special connection to the employee benefits she has helped to promote. Beyond the day-to-day responsibilities in her role, she saw an opportunity to further build community at work.

“Becoming a working mom changed my identity, which sparked the idea that it would be great to have an ERG for parents who are trying, like I was, to balance the new identity of a parent while still moving forward and striving for success in their career.”

Megan McKray, Senior Benefits Specialist for Henkel North America

In 2024, Megan began developing a proposal to introduce a new Employee Resource Group (ERG), tailored towards working parents. Through shared inspiration, Megan connected with Rachele Dunham, Senior Payroll Manager, who suggested expanding the ERG to all caregivers. Together they created PACT (Parents and Caregivers Together) for parents and caregivers to foster connections and bond over shared experiences.

Driving workplace improvements at Henkel

Since Megan started at Henkel, she has remained committed to her goal of improving the workplace and making a meaningful difference for her colleagues. From being an advocate for open dialogues at work to identifying and addressing gaps in work-life balance resources, Megan has driven impactful change and is a true pioneer for her colleagues in the North America region.

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced the award of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor (Technical Service Provider) to its OneSubsea™ joint venture for a CO₂ subsea injection system for the Northern Lights phase two project offshore Norway.

The final investment decision for phase two was made by the Northern Lights’ owners TotalEnergies, Shell and Equinor following a commercial agreement with an end-use customer, marking a decisive milestone for the adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at scale. The SLB OneSubsea scope includes two new satellite subsea CO₂ injection systems with associated tie-in equipment. Work has already commenced, with first deliveries expected in 2026.

The award follows the successful delivery of two subsea injection systems for the first phase of this project in 2023. Northern Lights is part of the world’s first open-source, full-scale value chain for CO₂ capture, transport, and storage services. Phase two will increase the current capacity from 1.5 million to a minimum of 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year. Northern Lights phase two is also enabled by a grant from the Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF Energy) funding scheme.

“Equinor’s enduring commitment to subsea standardization is now yielding substantial benefits across new offshore value chains, including CO₂ storage. By utilizing standardized components, we achieve reduced risk and economies of scale, which enhance both traditional and innovative subsea projects,” said Mads Hjelmeland, CEO of SLB OneSubsea. “The Northern Lights project is pivotal for Europe’s path toward net-zero emissions, and it is well aligned with our own strategy to expand the frontiers of subsea for a sustainable energy future.”

In May 2025, Northern Lights received confirmation that all the required permits are in place to start injecting and storing CO₂ in the Aurora CCS license in the North Sea. Phase one development of Northern Lights is completed, fully booked and ready to receive CO₂ from industrial customers. Operations are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.

About SLB

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

About SLB OneSubsea

SLB OneSubsea is driving the new subsea era that leverages digital and technology innovation to optimize our customers’ oil and gas production, decarbonize subsea operations, and unlock the large potential of subsea solutions to accelerate the energy transition. SLB OneSubsea is a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 headquartered in Oslo and Houston, with 10,000 employees across the world. Find out more at onesubsea.slb.com.

About Northern Lights

Northern Lights has developed the world’s first open-source CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure. Northern Lights is owned by Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. Northern Lights is part of the Norwegian full-scale CCS project called “Longship”. The full-scale project includes capture of CO₂ from industrial sources and shipping of liquid CO₂ to an onshore terminal on the Norwegian west coast. From there, the liquified CO₂ will be transported by pipeline to an offshore storage location subsea in the North Sea, for permanent storage.

Media
Josh Byerly – SVP of Communications
Moira Duff – Director of External Communications
SLB
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3407
Email: media@slb.com

Investors
James R. McDonald – SVP of Investor Relations & Industry Affairs
Joy V. Domingo – Director of Investor Relations
SLB
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3535
Email: investor-relations@slb.com

 

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Between September 2024 and April 2025, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, teamed up with the award-winning ABC comedy series “Abbott Elementary” to elevate the importance of STEM education. Alongside employee volunteers from MilliporeSigma, more than 3,400 students at 14 events across Boston, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle, San Jose and Washington, D.C., experienced the thrilling ‘aha’ moments of science through hands-on learning.

These interactive experiences opened students’ eyes to the vast and diverse career opportunities within STEM. MilliporeSigma volunteers—ranging from scientists to packaging specialists, project managers and more, led the experiments, showcasing the many paths a STEM career can take.

“I love sharing my passion for STEM with local, curious students,” said Natalie Randolph, Curiosity Cube Program Manager, MilliporeSigma. “It’s vital for those of us who work in science to show young students what a career in STEM can look like. Who knows, maybe one of the students who visited the Curiosity Cube will be my colleague in the future, bringing new and innovative ideas to the field!”

Each student visiting the Curiosity Cube walked away feeling inspired by STEM and received an “Abbott Elementary” planter kit to plant the seeds of STEM and continue their learning at home.

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To learn more about the Curiosity Cube mobile science lab, visit TheCuriosityCube.com and follow the Curiosity Cube on Instagram @curiositycube_milliporesigma.