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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Hayley Bay Barna answers questions at the 2024 STS alumni dinner.
A headshot of Naomi Shah beside a headshot of Lester Mackey.
Group photo from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Amanda Martinez poses in a black outfit.
2024 Science Talent Search finalist Alexis Li
Finalists work together on a group challenge at Thermo Fisher JIC 2023
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Linus Tang, Ella Pilacek and other finalists look out from the roof of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library.
Grant Wang presents his work with his nonprofit, ADG Voice, Inc.