Five Indian-origin students became finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for innovative projects targeting everyday problems. It's one of the biggest science competitions in US for middle school students. The finalists are Aaisha Asif, Raji Doshi, Arika Kundu, Sharvi Mahajan and Naboshree Santra. The winner will receive $25,000 and the title of America's Top Young Scientist.