Science Talent Search

The Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Since 1942, first in partnership with Westinghouse and beginning in 1998 with Intel, SSP has provided a national stage for the country's best and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized professional scientists.

With generous support from the Intel Foundation, SSP has sought to reconnect with Science Talent Search alumni.

Photos from 1980

Snapshot of the STS 1980

Top Winners (Tie)
John Andersland
Lisa Randall
3rd Place
Michael Finn
4th Place
Craig Bina
5th Place
Melissa Hull
6th Place
Bryan Penprase
7th Place
Naomi Taylor
8th Place
Paul Feldman
9th Place
Pamela Epstein
10th Place
David Chiang

Gala Speaker
Dr. Hans Mark