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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Society for Science to host Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2023 in Dallas

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Lead Advocate Elizabeth Bieri supports STEM journeys of students and fellow teachers

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Five Questions with Akilan Sankaran, winner of the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize

2022 Science Talent Search finalists pose with an If/Then statue of an STS alumna.

Celebrating women breaking barriers in STEM

Three Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists, wearing masks, sit at a table facing a speaker (out of frame) during STS finals week

Regeneron STS finalists meet with inclusive design experts

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Society for Science launches list of notable alumni from the Science Talent Search, International Science and Engineering Fair and Middle School STEM competition

2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search Top 3 Winners

Students win $1.8 million at Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022

Vivien He sits with four Qube devices on a table in front of her

Bringing people together: These Regeneron STS finalists started organizations in their schools and communities

Finalists gather in person for the 2022 Regeneron STS Public Day

Regeneron STS finalists celebrate Public Day in person for the first time since 2019

Brooke Dunefsky is seen with her podcasting microphone and laptop

Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists find their voices in the world of podcasting

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Beekeepers, bird watchers and farmers: 6 young scientists share their love of nature and animals.

A sign at a protest that reads, "Say Their Names"

Giving back: this year’s Regeneron STS finalists are activists and changemakers

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