Thirty Outstanding Middle School Scientists, Engineers and Innovators Named Finalists in Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Representing 14 states, finalists will compete in Washington, D.C., for more than $100,000 in awards WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 18, 2024) –…
Headshots of the 30 finalists in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
Headshots of the 30 finalists in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

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