The national science, technology, engineering, and math competition for U.S. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, the Broadcom^® MASTERS^® (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars), a program of Society for Science & the Public, inspires and encourages the nation's young scientists, engineers and innovators.

Broadcom MASTERS Winners Announced

The Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public (SSP) announced the Broadcom MASTERS 2011 winners. Daniel Feeny, 15, of Woodside, Calif. won the Top Education Award for study of wave force diversity in tidal pools.

The 30 middle school students were selected as finalists from among 1,476 applicants in 45 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico by a panel of distinguished scientists and engineers. Finalists received an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, in October to showcase their science fair projects and compete in a four-day STEM competition for awards and prizes, including the top education award of $25,000 presented by the Samueli Foundation, a gift of Susan and Henry Samueli, a founder of Broadcom.

• Read the press release announcing the Broadcom MASTERS winners
• Read the press release announcing the Broadcom MASTERS finalists
• Download the list of 2011 Broadcom MASTERS Semifinalists by Science Fair (Listed by state, and includes project titles)
• Read the press release announcing the Broadcom MASTERS semifinalists
• View the Broadcom MASTERS 2011 Finalists Book

The Broadcom MASTERS 2012 application will be available in February, 2012. The submission deadline will be in June, 2012.

Broadom MASTERS in Science News for Kids

Science News for Kids, the online publication of SSP, has several recent articles on the Broadcom MASTERS:

• Young scientists work together and win, Broadcom MASTERS competitors qualified with individual projects, but won based on team challenges
• Young scientists come to Washington, Thirty middle school students compete in the inaugural Broadcom MASTERS science challenge
• Science fairs: Teaching students to think like scientists, Top prizes awarded in Broadcom MASTERS science competition for middle schoolers
• Surf zone study earns young scientist first place
• First Broadcom MASTERS finalists selected, Thirty middle school students will come to Washington, DC to share their projects

About the Broadcom MASTERS

SSP is honored to partner with Broadcom to encourage young scientists, engineers and innovators to pursue their interest through a competition that rewards independent research, scientific inquiry, hands-on learning and teamwork. Learn more about SSP's partner, the Broadcom Foundation™ .

Read a tribute to the Broadcom MASTERS in the U.S. Congressional Record.

Middle school students are nominated to compete in the Broadcom MASTERS by SSP-affiliated science fairs held during the school year. Nominees enter the competition by completing an application explaining their science project and demonstrating their use of STEM principles - science, technology, engineering and math - in the development and presentation of their project. From among entrants nationally, 300 semifinalists are selected, including 30 finalists. 

SSP and Broadcom Welcome Elmer's as Classroom Sponsor

SSP and Broadcom Foundation welcome Elmer’s Products, Inc.® as the Official 2011 Classroom Partner of the Broadcom MASTERS™. Elmer’s, a leader in science fair products and presentation supplies, will provide awards for middle school students, teachers, and classrooms at science fairs across the United States.

Contact us for more information about the Broadcom MASTERS.