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3M and Nobel Media Bring Prestigious Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative to MinnesotaWorking together to inspire students and the next generation of scientists, 3M and Nobel (News - Alert) Media are bringing Nobel Laureates to Minnesota for a series of dynamic events, April 25-26, as part of the Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180315005329/en/ "This unique and prestigious event is all about collaborating to solve current problems and the challenges we will face in the future," said John Banovetz, 3M Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "We are privileged to welcome three Nobel Laureates to Minnesota to inspire the problem solvers of today and tomorrow." Dr. Mario Molina, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 1995, will engage with more than a thousand students and researchers during the two-day event, through lectures, discussion panels and Q&A sessions held at the University of Minnesota, the Science Museum of Minnesota and 3M. On the afternoon of April 25, he will be joined by Nobel Laureates Elizabeth Blackburn and David Gross to discuss the grand challenges of our time. "We believe 3Mshares our mission to inspire current and future thinkers to engage in science in line with Alfred Nobel's vision and legacy," said Mattias Fyrenius, CEO of Nobel Media. The visiting Nobel Laureates are known for their commitment to supporting the next generation of scientists.
Dr. Molina will also participate in a Q&A session with high school students at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative is a global program that brings Nobel Laureates to universities and research centers to inspire and engage students and the scientific community. This is the first Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative to be held in partnership with 3M. 3M also has a long-term partnership with Nobel Media as a Nobel International Partner, a collaboration committed to the advancement of scientific research, sustainability and education. Previous activities within this partnership include events in Dubai, Seoul, India and Japan. Video highlights will be recorded and available to students and the public following the event.
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