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“This year the message is simple. It’s all about the power of community,” said 3M Open Ambassador and Minnesota Vikings player Kyle Rudolph. Kyle helped kick off 3M Open festivities with a...

While some 3M internships were able to move to a virtual format this summer, there were others that required hands-on experience, such as the Optimized Operations (O2) experience – a...

Never has the career goal of improving lives been more evident than in these unprecedented times. So when Woman Engineer Magazine listed 3M fifth on their list of Top 50 Workplaces, we were...

At 3M, we believe in the fair treatment, access and opportunity for all individuals, and are committed to advocating for human rights and removing barriers to social justice and equality. That’s...

The available scientific evidence does not support a causal relationship between PFAS exposures and COVID-19 health outcomes. Over the last 20 years, research into per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS)...

In these challenging times, the business community’s responsibility to help solve global issues is more apparent than ever, and at 3M, this means not losing sight of our sustainability...

COVID-19 has evolved and fluctuated since its onset at the end of 2019, and business owners have been required to adapt along with it. The need to develop new best practices, adjust to supply...

Sometimes, getting out of your typical routine and environment can help to inspire new ideas. When 3M product developer James Sieracki and product engineer Grant Flick began to work from home as a...

3M and HP Inc. today announced a new collaboration to share free-of-charge large-format graphics for commercial signage applications that are crucial to communicate social distancing and health...

3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists and 27 State Merit Winners in the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition,...

Personally and professionally, the pandemic has required everyone to think creatively, move quickly and prioritize differently. The same is true for 3M. When it came time to decide the direction...

Bringing our full selves to work is easier said than done, but it can be a little easier when the company you work for supports all aspects of every individual. For Jaymie Wagner, a trans woman...

Diversity and inclusion are core values for 3M because they are simply the right values to live by and promote. That’s why on Juneteenth—a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States—

3M continues to collaborate with other companies to help provide front line workers with the health care supplies they need to fight COVID-19. One recent effort came together quickly. Dow reached...

Moved by the tragic death of George Floyd, 3M’s Pride Employee Resource Network (ERN) has found new ways to show up as an ally and advocate for the African American community, and to show all...

Since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, we have been intentional about listening to our employees, especially those in our African American community. We listened to their pain, to their...

Having a variety of voices and world views is key to our culture of innovation, but it doesn't just happen. It takes work from all of us, every day. The path to real change starts with small and...

3M filed a legal action Monday, June 8 in federal court in California, asserting that a seller on Amazon defrauded its customers by charging grossly inflated prices for fake, defective and damaged...

A message shared by Mike Roman, 3M Chairman and CEO, on LinkedIn about the death of George Floyd. Like all 3Mers, I am heartbroken and appalled at the senseless death of George Floyd, and I offer...

With global communities in various stages of response and recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M remains committed to keeping its employees and the public safe. To do so, the company has...

3Mers coming together to combat anxiety and build community “What is happening?!” This may be one of the most commonly asked questions in the world right now. The repercussions of the COVID-19...

More than one billion students across the globe had their education disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including 55 million students in the US. Around the world, the virus has forced the...

3M has been awarded two contracts through the U.S. Department of Defense in recent weeks to further expand U.S. production of N95 respirators in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Beginning in...

Newly designed powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), developed by Ford in close collaboration with 3M, are on the way to health care workers fighting COVID-19. Since late March, the companies...

3M has filed five legal actions in federal courts in Florida, Wisconsin and Indiana as part of its global effort to protect the public and combat fraud and counterfeiting. The lawsuits involve...

Working amid the coronavirus outbreak requires teams to communicate and collaborate differently. For many 3Mers who work with colleagues based around the world, remote teamwork is an everyday...

Healthcare workers at the front lines of the COVID-19 response are using N95 respirators to help protect them from the disease. But N95 respirators are not the only respirators that can be used in...

Loaded with more than 4 million respirators, the Antonov AN-124 cargo plane touched down April 24 in Baltimore after a 15-hour flight from Shanghai. The respirators, sourced from 3M plants in...

Almost immediately after the COVID-19 outbreaks began, 3M substantially ramped up production of N95 respirators; of these, more than 90% are now designated for healthcare workers with the...

While 3M is maximizing the production and delivery of N95 respirators to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, individual employees are going above and beyond to help, too. Around the...

3M continued to take decisive action to protect the public from price gouging and fraud for respiratory protection equipment by filing a legal action today in Superior Court in Ontario. The...

An unexpected act of kindness can be memorable and even life-changing. Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many people and nonprofits need support more than ever. April 19-25 is National...

In its continued effort to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic, today 3M announced plans to provide $20 million in financial support to frontline healthcare workers, vulnerable populations...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for disposable N95 respirators has outpaced supply. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid out strategies to optimize the supply...

3M is partnering with Cummins to increase the production of high efficiency particulate filters for use in 3M’s powered air purifying respirators, or PAPRs. The partnership has the potential to...

On Tuesday, April 14, Ford will begin producing an all-new powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) design, developed in collaboration with 3M. This personal protective equipment (PPE) will help...

Bruce Penning retired from 3M in 2016 and set out on a Harley Davidson motorcycle to tour the United States. After a 38-year career with the company – his final role was managing the Personal...

By the end of March, the 3M Valley, Nebraska, plant needed workers. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, unprecedented demand for N95 respirators – one of the personal protective equipment products...

Today 3M and the Trump Administration are announcing a plan to import 166.5 million respirators over the next three months to support healthcare workers in the United States. 3M and the...

3M issued the following statement in response to the announcements issued by the White House last evening: Over the last several weeks and months, 3M and its employees have gone above and beyond...

At 3M, we are fully committed to fight the spread of COVID-19 by supporting healthcare workers in the United States and worldwide. “This pandemic is affecting us all, and we are doing all we can...

In a sign of support for healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are displaying the outline of a heart on the south façade of our Minnesota headquarters. Like others...

3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman posted the following update on additional details about 3M’s capacity increases of N95 respirators, strong measures to combat price gouging and counterfeiting, and...

3M is committed to combating price gouging, fraud and counterfeit activity in connection with its products and the COVID-19 outbreak. 3M has received reports of people fraudulently representing...

3M and Ford Motor Company are partnering to increase the production of 3M’s powered air purifying respirators, or PAPRs. 3M and Ford are collaborating on specific ways the companies can rapidly...

Posted by 3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman on LinkedIn, March 22, 2020: 3M has a unique and critical responsibility in pandemic preparedness and response – a responsibility I and all our people...

Whether you’re seeking a shift in your career or it’s presented to you, change is an inevitable part of personal and professional growth. Change feels different for everyone. Some may be...

International Women’s Day not only belongs to not one specific country, group or organization. It belongs to the collective, everywhere. Each year, on March 8, people around the globe come...

The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the seventh straight year. 3M is one of only eight industrial companies worldwide to be...

Marietsa McCreary, currently a quality assurance specialist at 3M, and a certified Project Management Professional considers herself an engineer first and foremost, but in her 15 years at 3M she...

The award-winning smog-reducing technology that can help improve air quality in residential neighborhoods is now available for the commercial market. SOPREMA, the global provider of...

3M believes communities should have confidence in the quality of their drinking water. To ensure that sense of confidence, we all rely on federal regulatory agencies to establish water regulations...

This past October, 3Mers Amelia Fish, Caroline Samlong and Theo Schultz journeyed to Bogota, Colombia, to participate in the 3M skills-based volunteer program 3M Impact. Since 2017, 3M has sent...

For chemistry teacher Merridith Duellman-Joly, the opportunity to work alongside 3M researchers strengthened her bond with science. As a participant of the 3M TWIST (Teachers Working in Science...

DECATUR, Ala. – Jan. 13, 2020 – 3M has announced it will begin its preparations for a preliminary soil and groundwater investigation at the City of Decatur’s former Brookhaven landfill. This...

Alessandra Chiareli, global super user network lead for Organizational Change Management at 3M, attributes changing careers 10 times in her 24 years at 3M to the professional growth opportunities...

What happens when 3M's pro bono community engagement program and an engineer rotational program collaborate? Success for a common cause. 3M Impact in a Day, 3Mgives' skills-based hackathon, and...

To increase employee empowerment and enrich communities across the globe, 3M is expanding its 2025 Sustainability Goals with a new commitment: Provide 300,000 work hours of skills-based...

To University of Houston student Diego Cabrera, #HoustonStrong is more than just a slogan. “To me, it means ‘Let’s do this.’ Let’s get up and really do something for Houston,” he said....

WATCH: NFL’s My Cause My Cleats: Kyle Rudolph Profile During Week 14 of the NFL season, hundreds of players from across the league will wear custom cleats to promote causes that matter to them...

Every year on Dec. 3, the United Nations observes the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity,...

3M is made up of employees with diverse backgrounds who are united by one goal: improving lives. Though it’s a large company, this common goal creates a strong sense of community. This is one of...

How does someone package and ship something without any boxes, filler or tape? It seems impossible, but thanks to a team of 3Mers, that crazy idea has become a reality. It’s called the Scotch™...

3M has completed a preliminary investigation of a historical disposal site in Trinity, Alabama, and has submitted its report to Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for review....

Nobel Laureates and world-leading thinkers recently gathered in Berlin to discuss the topic of health and wellbeing as part of a worldwide series called Nobel Prize Dialogue organized by Nobel Media.

Tired of being labeled a resident of “flyover country,” Minnesota entrepreneur Eric Dayton launched retail store Askov Finlayson several years ago to celebrate the region and our cold winters....

Employees at 3M are a part of an inclusive culture where they can collaborate with other curious, creative minds. Every day they have opportunities to work with people who offer diverse...

When the team at startup Nebia set out to make a more efficient shower head, they knew they wanted to design an elegant product that wouldn’t just save water. “The idea behind Nebia was to...

3M is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel safe, respected, valued for their unique abilities and free to be themselves. As part of this commitment, Chairman...

As the global sustainability customer and stakeholder engagement manager at 3M, Reilly Goodwin is dedicated to managing the execution of the company's sustainability strategies. She's also...

At 3M, we work to reflect the diversity of our global customers, suppliers and channel partners, and build on each employee’s abilities and backgrounds. It’s one of the reasons 3Mers feel...

Help 3M launched today Improving Lives – an integrated nationwide 3M Company brand campaign across multiple communication channels. Improving Lives tells the stories of science and innovation...

As part of Manufacturing Month, 3M's plant in Clinton, Tennessee, is hosting Walmart and the Manufacturing Institute to celebrate our shared commitment to creating jobs and investing in the...

3M has completed its previously announced acquisition of Acelity, Inc.​, and its KCI subsidiaries worldwide. Acelity is a leading global medical technology company focused on advanced wound care...

With four business groups and a wide variety of roles as options, each 3Mer has the opportunity to make and shape a career that fits their passions and expertise. It’s one of the reasons 3Mers...

As part of a thought leadership series on LinkedIn, Michael Stroik, director of 3Mgives, shares his experiences and views on select topics affecting 3M and the world. This month, he reflects on...

Every day, Ann Anaya, chief diversity officer at 3M, sees first-hand the positive impact 3Mers have on their work and community. As part of a thought leadership series on LinkedIn, Ann shares her...

Alessandra, global super user network lead for organizational change management at 3M, and her brother, Toni, have shared a lifetime of experiences together, including attending the same schools...

Coinciding with the company’s participation in Climate Week and events around the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City, 3M announced it will be acting on climate change through...

A young fisherman had his wish come true recently when he “ran into” his fishing idol during a family vacation in northern Minnesota. Ten-year-old Colby, the avid angler, was on Mantrap Lake...

Nobel Laureates and world-leading experts met in India Sept. 11-13 to discuss the topic “Teaching and Learning” as part of Nobel Prize Series. The three-day conference covered topics including...

3M employees work with a large network of the world’s best minds in more than 87 countries. As a corporate scientist, and 3M’s chief science advocate, Jayshree Seth is fortunate to travel...

Jennifer VanRanst knew her team’s customers wanted an online tool that would help them find structural adhesive solutions more efficiently. An outside agency had already built the wireframe for...

3M is announcing a series of company initiatives and actions related to PFAS substances, demonstrating the company’s longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship. These initiatives build...

As millions of students head back to school this season, so too will their teachers. And thanks to a strong partnership between 3M and Teach For America, some of those educators will be more than...

What does the future of 3M talent look like in manufacturing and supply chain? It looks like O2. Optimized Operations employees hail from around the world and are making big impacts in 3M plants...

At 3M, we know the innovative work our employees are doing is making a difference in the world. It’s one of the biggest reasons 3Mers love working here. Every day they see how their projects are...

How does adidas update an iconic running shoe? Put 3M on it. Literally. Inspired by their 1970s Nite Jogger – the first reflective running shoe in the industry – adidas worked with 3M to...

It’s been said that confidence is the key to success. For 18-year-old Sarah Cunniff, gaining confidence has changed the trajectory of her life. Sarah is the graduating captain of Minnesota’s...

A group born out of tragedy marks its 10-year anniversary at 3M this year, and the need that served as its impetus – supporting the families, friends and coworkers of military service members...

Science for Climate When you do an online search of the term “climate change,” you get more than 400 million results. And one of the most impactful organizations appearing in these results is...

The Intercept article from August 12th is not only factually incorrect, it fundamentally misleads readers from the purpose and significance of the Convertino et al. study. The 2010 clinical trial...

As an Application Engineering Specialist at 3M, Bridgette Shannon says every day at work is different. But that doesn’t scare her at all. As a mom of three and an avid gym-goer, Shannon is used...

If you walk around any 3M workplace, you hear people talking about the cool projects they are working on. They are excited that their work is improving lives, so it’s only fitting they would go...

Andy Combites’ FlexAbility arrangement allows him to be with his kids during the busy summer months. Making summer plans for kids can be stressful and expensive, which is why Andy Combites,...

As 3M makes Fast Company’s list of the 50 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2019, the magazine talks with John Banovetz, senior vice president of research and development and chief technology...

Innovation is more than just a buzzword at 3M. It’s built into our culture and reflected in our products. 3Mers love having the freedom to explore and innovate, and those closest to them have...

Adapted from Fairygodboss.com. Many of us care about elevating diversity and inclusion and promoting acceptance of all people, but few have the good fortune to make it our life’s work. This is...

3M interns don’t make copies and fetch coffee. They are placed into the heart of projects that have the potential to impact future products, and eventually the world. For 3M intern Zach Ingram,...

3M is proud to have received a 100% score on the 2019 Disability Equality Index, recognizing our continued work to achieve equality and inclusion for those with disabilities. 3M’s DisAbility...