It is estimated that Americans spend on average 90% of their time indoors[i] and take 20,000 breaths a day[ii], yet less than half of Americans express concern about indoor air quality. According...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

Spencer Silver, the inventor of the adhesive that would later become an integral part of 3M’s Post-it® Notes, died Saturday, May 8, at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was 80. Born in 1941...

Scientists continue racing to develop new vaccines and boosters for evolving strains of COVID-19. 3M scientists also have joined in the fight with an adjuvant called 3M-052 – a substance used to...

Being a woman in the tech industry can pose unique challenges: being the only woman in the room, finding “balance” between family and working life and combating unconscious biases against...

Today’s manufacturing field looks immensely different than it did 20 years ago in the United States. Manufacturing jobs are increasingly high tech and blend engineering, computer and traditional...

Spring cleaning has taken on a new meaning since COVID-19, even as vaccines steadily roll out around the world. We’ve bought cleaning sprays in bulk, ready to protect our homes from germs and...

During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate 3Mers who get involved to make a difference in their communities. 3Mers like Caroline Ylitalo, a division scientist in the Personal Safety Division who...

The year 2020 wasn’t all bad for retired 3Mer Pete Steinhagen. The COVID-19 pandemic freed him up to hang dry wall and paint his garage. “I called it my COVID project,” said Pete. He and his...

As part of our overall commitment to creating greater equity in our communities, business practices and workplaces, 3M is setting a new global, education-focused goal. The company will advance...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

Reverberations from the pandemic and the effects it’s had will likely be felt for years. The hardest hit? Women, as evidenced by the increased levels of burnout, exhaustion and reports of...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

On March 17, leadership across 3M, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources Kristen Ludgate, Chief Equity Officer James Momon and Chief Diversity Officer Ann Anaya, hosted a listening...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

3M is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when a government-approved vaccine is available and is working to help employees and their communities find access to vaccinations. To...

The past year has been tough on everyone in the workforce — women in particular. Women account for 55% of U.S. job losses during the pandemic, and those who remain in the workforce report higher...

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

For 3Mers who graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the impact of their education on the contributions they bring to work are evident. “Both 3M and my HBCU have a...

Bringing the power of scientific research and solutions to ongoing preparations for the possible return of fans to Target Field in 2021, the Minnesota Twins announced a collaboration with 3M as...

At 3M, we know that a diverse workforce makes us a better company. So on International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), we want to celebrate our scientists and help encourage more women...

As the world continues to fight COVID-19, proper use of face coverings is one of the most important things you can do to help control the spread of the virus. According to the U.S. CDC, wearing a...

The launch of 3M’s first-ever Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion report is not only a milestone in our commitment to increasing transparency as a company and creating greater equity in the...

Since early in the pandemic, pharmaceutical companies around the world have been racing to develop therapeutics to combat COVID-19. These companies recognized an urgent need to rapidly scale up on...