- Society for Science

The Nation’s Premier Middle School STEM Competition

With the generous support of title sponsor and partner, Broadcom Foundation, Society for Science has been running Broadcom MASTERS® (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars) since 2010.

Finalists participate in BCM Finals Week

2022 Broadcom MASTERS Application Now Open

The 2022 Broadcom MASTERS Application is now open! If you’re a nominee visit the Nominee Page for more information.

2021 Broadcom MASTERS Award Winners Announced!

Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science today announced the top award winners at the 2021 Broadcom MASTERS, where thirty finalists took home more than $100,000 in awards. The competition took place virtually to keep the thirty finalists, their families and the Society staff safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Click here to view the full list of award winners!

Congratulations, 2021 Broadcom MASTERS Finalists!

Society for Science and Broadcom Foundation are proud to announce the 30 finalists in the 2021 Broadcom MASTERS® — the nation’s premier STEM competition for middle school students. The finalists will compete in a virtual competition from October 22-28, participating in team challenges in addition to being judged on their science research projects.

Finalists were selected from 1,841 entrants and come from 28 schools in 15 states. All finalists receive a $500 cash award and will compete for over $100,000 in prizes. Click here to see the full list of 30 finalists.

2021 Top 300 MASTERS Announced!

The Society for Science and Broadcom Foundation are excited to announce the Top 300 MASTERS in the nation’s premier middle school STEM competition. Click here to view the list of the Top 300 MASTERS. To see all 1,841 entrants, click here.

Broadcom MASTERS Alumni

Visit our alumni page to learn about each class of Broadcom MASTERS and Broadcom MASTERS International.

How to Compete

Find-a-Fair

To earn a nomination to Broadcom MASTERS, students must first compete at a Society-affiliated science fair. Find your local science fair today!

Eligibility and Important Information

Learn about how to compete, what you can win, and more.

For Nominees

The top 10% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade competitors at Society-affiliated fairs in the U.S. are eligible for nomination. Learn more about how to complete and submit your application.

Important Dates

Application Open

February 1, 2022 – June 15, 2022

Top 300 MASTERS Announced

September 7, 2022

Finalists Announced

September 21, 2022

Finals Week

October 27, 2022 – November 2, 2022

Science and Engineering Project Showcase

October 29, 2022

Research at Home

Resources, advice, and stories of inspiration on completing research outside of a traditional laboratory environment

In light of the global pandemic, the Society encourages students and teachers to think outside the lab when approaching research this summer!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

FIND OUT MORE!

FIND OUT MORE!

2021 Highlights

In 2021, the Broadcom MASTERS competition was brought online for the second time. Watch highlights from 2021 Finals Week to see the finalists in action and read the press release to learn about the winners.

For Educators

Middle School Research Teachers Conference

Learn more about our annual conference for 50 middle school teachers and how to attend.

Science News for Students

Looking for inspiration for your students? Science News for Students covers science, health, and technology for students, their parents and teachers. Stories are appropriate for readers in grades 5 and up.

Affiliating Your Fair with Broadcom MASTERS

Find out how to affiliate your fair if you do not have any Broadcom MASTERS affiliated fairs in your area.

Affiliated Fairs

The Society’s network of affiliated science fairs around the globe are critical to the success of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Broadcom MASTERS. Resources for science fair personnel include:

Affiliated Fair Dashboard
Affiliated Fair Guidelines
Resources for Science Fair Management
Standards for Science Fairs

Find Resources for Affiliated Fairs

Find Resources for Affiliated Fairs

Broadcom MASTERS International

Broadcom MASTERS International is a companion program to the domestic Broadcom MASTERS Competition and provides a unique opportunity for select middle school students from around the world to observe the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Learn more about Broadcom MASTERS International

From the Society Blog

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April 27, 2022

Sponsors and Partners

Broadcom Foundation

The Broadcom Foundation has generously supported Broadcom MASTERS as the title sponsor since 2010.

Award and Educational Partners

The Society thanks its partners for their contributions to Broadcom MASTERS through sponsorship of awards and supporting each phase of the competition.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Find out more about how to support Broadcom MASTERS.