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.
Beginning in 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific will be the title sponsor of the Society’s middle school STEM competition, which will be called the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Learn more here.
How to Compete
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
2022 Highlights
In 2022, the Broadcom MASTERS (now known as the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge), was held in person in Washington, DC for the first time since 2019. Watch highlights from 2022 Finals Week to see the finalists in action.
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!
FIND OUT MORE!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