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Thirty Exceptional Young Scientists Named Finalists in Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge - September 2023

Congratulations to the Top 30 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge finalists!

The 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC finalists were selected by a nationwide panel of scientists, engineers and educators from a pool of Top 300 Junior Innovators announced earlier this month. The finalists will travel to Washington, D.C. from October 28 – November 2 to participate in the Finals Week, competing for over $100,000 in prizes.

Learn more in our press release.

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Advocates!

Society for Science is pleased to share the names of 100 committed educators selected for the Advocate Program during the 2023-2024 school year. In its ninth year, the Advocate Program applauds the dedication, tireless efforts and vital role that teachers and mentors play in empowering and guiding students, who will be the next generation of STEM problem solvers and critical thinkers.

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Congratulations to the 2023 STEM Action Grant recipients!

Society for Science is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 STEM Action Grants Program. A total of $245,000 will be given to 53 dynamic community-centric STEM organizations spanning 24 states and Washington, D.C. .

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Seeking Future Leaders in STEM

Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 Application NOW OPEN!

High school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent research projects are encouraged to apply online for the chance to win up to $250,000! Learn More.

Application & Recommendation Deadline: November 8, 2023 at 8pm ET

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STS finalists meet with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt speaks with STS finalists at the White House in 1944. This meeting marked the first time finalists visited the White House as part of their weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., starting a tradition that continues today.

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STS finalists meet with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

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President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson address STS finalists in the Rose Garden

President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson address the 1961 STS finalists in the White House Rose Garden. Finalist Mary Sue Coleman (front row, left) went on to become president of the University of Michigan and chairwoman of the Society’s Board of Trustees.

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President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson address STS finalists in the Rose Garden

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President Obama poses with Broadcom MASTERS finalists

President Barack Obama welcomes finalists of the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS competition to the White House. Eitan Acks (back row, second from right) was the recipient of the Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation for his project to improve speech therapy devices.

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President Obama poses with Broadcom MASTERS finalists

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ISEF 2023 Grand Award Winners: Teepakorn Keawumdee, 17; Pannathorn Siri, 15; and, Poon Trakultangmun, 18, of Bangkok, Thailand

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Mary Fish (right) received the Society's STEM Research Grant in fall 2017.

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Congratulations to the Top 30 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge finalists!

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