3M and Nobel Media Bring Prestigious Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative to Minnesota

Nobel Laureates inspire students and researchers about the future of
science

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Working together to inspire students and the next generation of
scientists, 3M and Nobel 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 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 3M shares 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.

• Mario J. Molina, a Mexico-born chemist, was co-recipient of the 1995
  Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking role in demonstrating stratospheric
  ozone depletion.
• Elizabeth Blackburn, an Australian-American molecular biologist, was
  co-recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her
  discovery of telomerase, the enzyme that replenishes the telomere.
• David Gross, an American theoretical physicist, was co-recipient of
  the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics for his role in the discovery of
  asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction.

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.

About 3M
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improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 91,000 employees
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About Nobel Media
Nobel Media spreads knowledge about Nobel
Prize-awarded achievements and stimulates interest in science,
literature and peace in line with Alfred Nobel’s vision and legacy. The
company reaches a global audience of millions through its high-quality
productions: The official digital channels of the Nobel Prize, the Nobel
Prize Concert, as well as a series of intercontinental, inspirational
lecture events featuring Nobel Laureates. The company also manages a
portfolio of publishing licenses, footage sales, and live broadcast
rights to the Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies.

Contacts

3M
Media Contact:
Jennifer Ehrlich, 651-736-9430
[email protected]