3M Stories

While the ways we collaborate at work and teach in schools have changed over time, whiteboards have remained remarkably the same. This observation kicked-off research by the Post-it® Brand to...

Sweet kicks! Nike and 3M have teamed up for a highly anticipated, design-led collaboration that features best-in-class 3M innovation applied to iconic sneaker franchises like Force, Air Max and...

3M has created a new leadership role to accelerate our efforts to advance diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice inside and outside 3M. James Momon will join 3M on Dec. 15 as vice...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Thune, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson joined 3M leaders for a Nov. 6 ribbon cutting to mark a major expansion at 3M’

This year, Katrina Hale has had to change how she looked for new talent at the Society of Women Engineers annual conference. “I usually walk in in my cowboy boots and work the room,” the 3M...

At 3M, we are proud to employ veterans, and value the leadership and teamwork they bring to the organization. One of these veterans who brings so much to 3M is Nathan Flint, a former Lightwheel...

For Demetrius Caston, the past few months have been a challenge. Demetrius works at 3M’s DeKalb, Illinois, distribution center as a warehouse operator. The distribution center was deemed an...

If consumers feel like they’ve spent much of 2020 scrubbing, sanitizing and hunting for cleaning supplies, they’re right – so much so that a new survey* commissioned by Scotch-Brite™ Brand...

3M scientists helping the world get back outside Being a polymer scientist working on advanced materials technologies for biopharmaceutical purification solutions is as complex – and...

As the pandemic brought the world to a halt in 2020, 3M announced in April an initiative to provide $5 million in grants for COVID-19 research and development at leading education institutions in...

It goes without saying — 2020 has been an especially tough year. From managing work-life balance to parenting while working from home, each person has their own unique set of struggles that can...

While the pandemic can make even the most routine tasks a challenge, a couple of students at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – commonly known as Virginia Tech – have...

A partnership that started 30 years ago between a New York-based provider of services to people who are blind and a global manufacturer continues today, helping to improve lives in both organizations.

Is it possible to develop a safe vaccine in a year or in 18 months when the typical timeline for a vaccine is usually closer to five years? As scientists rush to develop COVID-19 vaccines, safety...

Forbes and JUST Capital came out with their list of America’s Most Just Companies in 2021, and 3M was recognized as the top performer among all companies in the Industrial Goods sector in issues...

In association with the American Chemical Society (ACS), 3M is celebrating National Chemistry Week (NCW) and its theme of ‘Sticking with Chemistry’ by paying homage to nearly 100 years of 3M...

Graphic designers, art directors and creatives of all types now have access to a powerful tool – one that’s described as a “visual spellcheck for design,” embedded within a popular design...

Laura Lara Rodriguez, Research Specialist, discovered her love for STEM at a young age, thanks to the encouragement of those around her. Born in Colombia, her parents motivated her to work hard...

No single organization can create racial equity on its own. It will take communities, workplaces and governments coming together to drive real and lasting change. That’s why we formed the 3M...

Earlier this year, before the pandemic was widespread in the United States, a small team of scientists at our Aston, Pennsylvania, plant reported out on their progress and deliverables against...

“Nobody thought it would work, but I said, ‘what the heck, let’s give it a try anyway.’” Ken Wood, a product developer at 3M, had an idea. He knew it was a longshot, but if successful...

If the world’s biggest challenges are to be solved, science will lead the way. That’s the takeaway from the annual 3M State of Science Index (SOSI). This year’s survey shows that the image...

As 3M continues to fight the global pandemic from every angle and helps ensure a safe supply of needed personal protective equipment, 3M has expanded its region-specific resources to report and...

Today, 3M joined a coalition of publicly owned utilities, businesses, and trade and business associations in filing a legal challenge to newly announced restrictions on certain per- and...

As COVID-19 necessitated business closures and stay-at-home orders across the U.S., Americans had to quickly find new ways to do everyday tasks. Grocery runs became grocery deliveries, take-out...

If we’ve learned anything during the pandemic, it’s that there’s significant and positive power in creating a virtual community. #Proud3Mer has been one of those impactful virtual moments...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, you may not have heard of N95 respirators or thought about how they differ from everyday face coverings or medical masks. But there are some...

As a company rooted in scientific exploration and the belief that every problem has a solution, in 2019, 3M embarked on a journey to calculate downstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions....

The world changed when George Floyd died. Our company, our communities, our society at large is now more aware and engaged when it comes to social justice, racial equity and inclusion. Still, many...

3M launches hundreds of new products each year, spanning nearly every industry. Beginning in 2019, each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability...

Damage in Orange County, Texas following Hurricane Laura Photo credit Scott Calvin, 3M Regional Sales Rep Hurricane Laura made landfall in the U.S. last week, going from a Category 1 storm to a...

“We have a pair of tattoos. Mine says, ‘Together forever, never apart.’ Hers says, ‘Maybe in distance, but never in heart.’” That sums up the close bond between Kristi, a 3M Aberdeen,...

COVID-19 has changed just about everything about everyday life – including how people volunteer. But 3Mers across the globe are showing that community involvement doesn’t stop in times of...

Tape is a product with a seemingly simple job, to hold two things together. But what if its purpose expanded beyond that? What if we thought of its purpose as bonding the things that are essential...

With patients in long-term care facilities making up more than 40% of overall COVID-19 deaths in the nation, many providers have had to quickly respond to an unprecedented pandemic. When Trilogy...

Every day, science helps to create new solutions — and in times of crisis, these solutions are more important than ever. Typically, 3M hydrophilic film is used for microfluidic devices like the...

When three 3M scientists started work on a small biopharmaceutical filtration project in the 1990s, they had no idea their effort would become a part of today’s fight against COVID-19. That...

Following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, 3M Foundation established a Social Justice Fund. The Foundation worked with a key group of 3M stakeholders — including those who lead...

If parenting, schooling or being a partner has become harder since the pandemic began, you’re not alone. Read on to hear candid stories from three 3Mers who’ve remained resilient as their home...

With diversity and inclusion as key values, 3M empowers women to take ownership of their careers. We sat down with 3Mers Priyanka Nepal, Pam Dupre, Brooke Ortega and Marilyn Schullo to talk about...

These days, with so many extra worries on our plates, it can be difficult to work through them without support. Fortunately, 3Mers are encouraged to be vulnerable with their supervisors when they...

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the United States serves as a reminder that the global pandemic continues to be a challenge for the world and our company. As the impacts of the pandemic...

As people look for cleaning solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re proud to be able to provide Merry Maids, a ServiceMaster company, with the training and products needed to provide...

In support of our commitment to advance social justice within our company and community, 3M has created a new leadership role. 3M is proud to announce our first-ever director of social justice...

Real talk? Keeping work and home completely separate isn’t possible — especially when we’re going through challenging times. “Having a hard time leaving your feelings at the door when you...

3M Open officials announced July 22 the 2020 charitable giving efforts of the tournament with $1.5 million directed toward local nonprofit organizations focused on supporting individuals impacted...

Every day, health care workers and first responders around the world are committed to helping save the lives of their patients. At 3M, we applaud their bravery and compassion as we continue to do...

The 3M Open Fund, in conjunction with four partners—EMC, RBC, Total Expert and Caribou—had the pleasure of presenting M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital with...

To help the world respond to COVID-19, 3M and researchers at MIT are testing a new rapid test that detects the virus. Accelerated research is underway to learn if a simple-to-use, diagnostic...

The claims against Defendants have been resolved through the entry of a consent judgment, a court-entered permanent injunction, and a payment to 3M for donation to a COVID-19 related charity....