Notable Alumni

Innovators. Explorers. Scientists.

From Nobel laureates to entrepreneurs and inventors, the Society for Science has an extraordinary community of alumni who embody the principles of science and engineering research, leadership, innovation and global impact in their careers long after competing in our storied science research competitions.

These alumni underscore the critical importance of the Society’s programs — which encourage and celebrate young scientific talent and its potential — and tell the story of our history.

In celebration of the Society’s centennial, these impressive changemakers were selected based on their professional accomplishments and lasting contributions to advancing science and improving the world in which we live. We look forward to adding alumni in the years that follow.

We hope you explore this list, draw inspiration from their journeys and share your story as a past competitor.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another alumna/us to be considered for the website, please email alumni@societyforscience.org with the subject line “Notable Alumni Nomination”.

Please visit our Regeneron ISEFRegeneron Science Talent Search, Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC and suite of Outreach and Equity programs pages to discover the next generation of innovators.

Meet the Changemakers

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Kip Thorne

Science Talent Search
1950's
Breakthrough Prize Nobel Prize
Roger Tsien - Notable alumni headshot

Roger Tsien

Science Talent Search
1960's
Nobel Prize
Notable Alumni Headshot Frank Wilczek

Frank Wilczek

Science Talent Search
1960's
MacArthur Fellowship Nobel Prize

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2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC Junior Innovators Challenge Public Day Washington DC
2025 Regeneron ISEF Top Award Winners: Adam Kovalčík (center), Benjamin Davis(L), and Siyaa R. Poddar (R) at the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition in Columbus, Ohio

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