Thirty inspiring middle school scientists and engineers named finalists in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Representing 17 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, finalists will compete in Washington, D.C. for more than $100,000 in awards Key…
The thirty 2026 Thermo Fisher JIC finalists.
The thirty 2026 Thermo Fisher JIC finalists.

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