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Congratulations to the Top 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalists!

Society for Science and Broadcom Foundation are thrilled to announce the Broadcom MASTERS finalists. The finalists will be traveling to Washington, DC at the end of October to participate in team challenges and compete for more than $100,000 in awards.

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See the list of 30 finalists.

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Congratulations to the Top 300 Broadcom MASTERS!

Society for Science and Broadcom Foundation are excited to announce the Top 300 middle school scientists and engineers in the U.S.

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See the Top 300 List.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific takes on title sponsorship of the Society for Science’s middle school STEM competition

Beginning in 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific will be the title sponsor of the Society’s middle school STEM competition. This is an energizing time for the Society as we embark on this new partnership.

You can read more about the sponsorship in our announcement.

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Back to School: Congratulations to this year’s Advocates!

Society for Science named 84 dedicated educators tasked with guiding students in science research and competitions to the organization’s Advocate Program. Now in its eighth year, the Advocate Program recognizes and honors the perseverance, hard work and fundamental role that teachers and mentors play in inspiring and supporting students who are our future STEM problem-solvers, critical thinkers and talent.

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2022 STEM Action Grant recipients, Images courtesy of FORA, Be Loud Studios, The GEMS Camp and Save the Harbour

Congratulations to the 2022 STEM Action Grant recipients!

The Society is granting $176,000 in microgrants through the STEM Action Grants program to 45 creative, innovative community-based STEM organizations based in 22 states and Washington, D.C. The program works toward developing an inclusive STEM talent pool by strengthening and improving outcomes for groups that have been historically left behind in STEM education and careers.

Read the STEM Action Grants Press Release.

Notable Alumni

Society for Science has unveiled a list of extraordinary alumni of its science competitions who embody the principles of leadership, innovation and global impact. This list of more than 100 Society alumni includes Nobel laureates, entrepreneurs, MacArthur Fellows, pioneers, National Medal of Science and Technology recipients, and even Emmy and Oscar-winners. We hope you get to know them and share your alumni story with us too!

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SOCIETY COMPETITIONS: GO DEEPER

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Regeneron Science Talent Search

The nation’s most prestigious science research competition for the country’s best and brightest high school seniors.

Regeneron ISEF

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition awarding approximately $4 million in prizes each year.

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Broadcom MASTERS

Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars). is the premier science and engineering competition for middle-school students.

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Science competitions in nearly every state in the U.S., as well as in more than 80 countries, regions and territories, are affiliated with the Society.

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Advocate Program

Discover how we build STEM access by helping mentors of underrepresented and low-income students entering research projects in scientific or engineering competitions.

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Research Teachers Conferences

Learn how the High School Research Teachers Conference and our new Middle School Research Teachers Conference bring educators together for what one participant called “the best professional development experience of my career.”

Science News Learning

Find out how your classroom can get the latest in-depth reporting on science topics from Science News — transforming how your students respond to and interact with science.

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STEM Action Grants

Get information about our grants to innovative organizations and non-profits that promote STEM education.

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

STEM Research Grants

Learn how you might qualify for grants that help teachers across the nation to purchase equipment to assist their students in completing science research.

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Resources, advice, and stories of inspiration on completing research outside of a traditional laboratory environment.

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From the Society Blog

2022 Middle School Research Teachers Conference Keynote speaker Laura Smith-Velazquez speaks to educators.

September 30, 2022