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‘Skin Cancer Treating Soap’ Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Heman Bekele, a 9th grader from Viriginia, has won $25K in the annual competition for his low-cost solution that could positively impact skin cancer outcomes.

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By: Christine Esposito

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3M and Discovery Education named Heman Bekele—a 9th grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, VA—as the winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a national middle school science competition. Heman was selected for his compound-based “Skin Cancer Treating Soap.” Bekele spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win during final Challenge events at 3M headquarters in St. Paul, MN last week. Finalists navigated a series of interactive chal...

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