14-year-old combines origami and physics to engineer foldable structures for disaster relief shelters; Wins $25,000 top award at Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Young innovators recognized with $100K for STEM research advancing science and tackling global challenges Thermo Fisher Scientific and Society for…
The winners of the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge
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2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge 2023 Top Award Winners
Elizabeth Shen stands at her project poster, speaking with two adults about her work.
Five middle school scientists spent last summer exploring their scientific areas of interest at various summer camps.
Regeneron ISEF attendees standing in line in front of a large banner that reads, "The Future of Now."
Gabriella Waters stands smiling at a podium as she delivers her remarks.
Alvaro Villafuerte poses with his TempWatch, a wearable device which can detect risks of heat-related illnesses for its wearer.
Eva Ng, ISEF alumna who currently works at the Society's middle school competition sponsor, Thermo Fisher Scientific
A portrait of Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford