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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Headshots of the 30 finalists in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

Thirty outstanding middle school scientists, engineers and innovators named finalists in Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Cookies baking, a swimmer diving, books, and dice -- images representing interests and hobbies of the top 300

Fun facts: Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Top 300

2024 Top 300 Junior Innovators announcement banner

Society for Science announces top 300 Middle School Innovators in nation’s premier STEM competition

teacher and student in a classroom

A Decade of Dedication: Society for Science announces 100 educators in the 10th year of the Advocate Program with $326,000 in support

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Six organizations empowering students with disabilities

Matthew Yao taking a selfie with a room full of Education Outreach Day attendees, 2024 ISEF, Los Angeles

From curiosity to confidence: Words of wisdom from Regeneron ISEF finalists

The four panelists of the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Impact Panel, along with moderator, Maya Ajmera

Shared insights from Regeneron ISEF’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Impact Panel

Ed Outreach Day 2024 at ISEF Los Angeles

Empowering young minds: Education Outreach Day at Regeneron ISEF inspires L.A. students in scientific inquiry

2024 - new members of the Honorary Board: Charles H. Bennett, Sylvester James Gates, Jr., Shirley Ann Jackson, Martin Chalfie and Joe Palca

Society names five new members to Honorary Board

NASA Astronaut Speaks to Regeneron ISEF Finalists from Space

NASA Astronaut speaks to Regeneron ISEF finalists from space

From the left: Thomas Rosenbaum, Dianne Newman, W.E. Moerner and Elissa Hallem sit on a stage at Regeneron ISEF.

Top tips from award-winning scientists at Regeneron ISEF 2024

2024 ISEF - Finalists cheering at Regeneron ISEF Opening Ceremony

Regeneron ISEF 2024: An electrifying opening night in Tinseltown

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