The Nation’s Premier Middle School STEM Competition
With the generous support of title sponsor and partner, Broadcom Foundation, Society for Science & the Public has been running Broadcom MASTERS® (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars) since 2010.
Every year, Society-affiliated fairs across the United States nominate the top 10% of their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade participants to enter this prestigious competition.
The 2020 Broadcom MASTERS Application is now open! Find out how to enter below.
Update to Broadcom MASTERS 2020 Competition
Given the many fair cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Society for Science & the Public and Broadcom Foundation have made the decision to modify our eligibility rules for the 2020 competition by opening the Broadcom MASTERS 2020 application to any middle school student who was registered at a Broadcom MASTERS affiliate fair this academic year.
If you, your student, or your child was registered at an affiliate fair this year, please contact your fair for information on how to apply. You can also email masters@societyforscience.org for more information.
How to Compete
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!
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Important Dates
Application Open
February 1-June 11, 2020
Top 300 MASTERS Announced
September 2, 2020
Finalists Announced
September 16, 2020
Finals Week
October 16-21, 2020
Science and Engineering Project Showcase
October 17, 2020
2019 Highlights
Finalists are invited to Washington, DC to present their research projects and compete in hands-on team STEM challenges. Watch highlights from the 2019 Finals Week to see the finalists in action and read the press release to learn about recent winners.
For Educators
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
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
