Thirty inspiring middle school scientists and engineers shine as finalists in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

The Thermo Fisher JIC, a program of Society for Science, aims to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the grand challenges of the future. This year’s cohort asked bold questions about the world around them, including how we can better steward natural resources, protect human health, harness the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, and design resilient technologies for the future.
JIC 2025 Finalist Grid
JIC 2025 Finalist Grid

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Kornelia Wieczorek at 2024 ISEF in Los Angeles
NASA Astronaut Candidate and Society alumnus Adam Fuhrmann
Ojal Astagikar presents her project poster
JIC 2025 Finalist Grid
Student by project board.
Ezekiel Wheeler wearing a headset as he works on a mission at Space Academy
Congratulations to the Top 300 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators! We’re excited to celebrate these outstanding middle school scientists and their achievements.