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24 Society alumni named to 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists

Alumni of Society competitions are making their mark across disciplines and around the world. As researchers, entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/24-society-alumni-named-to-2025-forbes-30-under-30-lists/
The Top 40 finalists of the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

America’s Top 40 High School Scientists to Compete for $1.8 Million in Awards at Prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search

The Regeneron Science Talent Search Celebrates and Rewards Today’s Most Talented Young Minds Driving Innovation and Progress through Scientific Exploration…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/regeneron-sts-top-40-finalists-2025/
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Tackling the invisible threat of black ice

For the sixth year, The Lemelson Foundation is giving $100 awards to outstanding young inventors in Society Affiliate Fairs with…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/tackling-black-ice/
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Shaping the Future: The diverse passions of the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars

While the 2025 Science Talent Search scholars are deeply engaged in their research, they also make time to participate in a range of activities such as advocacy, nonprofit work or inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. The sky’s the limit for these exceptional innovators. Read on to learn about some of the diverse projects and initiatives these students are involved in outside of research.
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/diverse-passions-of-the-2025-regeneron-sts-scholars/
Nobel Laureate and 1947 STS Alum and First Place Winner Martin Karplus

Nobel Laureate, 1947 STS alum and first-place winner Martin Karplus dies at 94

Martin Karplus, a pioneering theoretical chemist, Nobel laureate and alumnus of the 1947 Science Talent Search passed away on December 28, 2024, at his home in Cambridge, Mass., at the age of 94.
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/nobel-laureate-1947-sts-alum-martin-karplus-dies-94/
2025 Science Talent Search Announcement - Congratulations 2024 Regeneron STS Scholars

Nation’s top 300 teen scientists selected for achievements in STEM innovation and leadership in nation’s oldest and most prestigious high school competition

Regeneron Science Talent Search Sees Record Number of Applicants; $1.2 Million to be Awarded to Nation’s Most Promising Young Scientists…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/300-teen-scientists-selected-as-regeneron-sts-2025-scholars/
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Making a house a home with energy all year round

For the sixth year, The Lemelson Foundation is giving $100 awards to outstanding young inventors in Society Affiliate Fairs with…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/solar-powered-blinds/
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Middle schooler offers concrete solutions to limit concrete use, a potential path to lower carbon emissions

For the sixth year, The Lemelson Foundation is giving $100 awards to outstanding young inventors in Society Affiliate Fairs with middle school participants around the country. The prize was created to reward young inventors whose projects exemplify the ideals of inventive thinking by identifying challenges in their communities and creating solutions that will improve lives.
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/middle-schooler-offers-solutions-to-lower-carbon-emissions/
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Into the woods: Thermo Fisher JIC finalists take on their final challenge

The 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC) brought together 30 of the nation’s brightest young scientists…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/thermo-fisher-jic-2024-serc-challenge/
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Conversations with Maya: Mohamad Ali

Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of the Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News, chatted with Mohamad Ali,…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/conversations-with-maya-mohamad-ali/
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Top 10 ways to make the most of your STS application

A few days remain until the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) application deadline on November 7, 2024 at 8pm…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/regeneron-sts-application-tips/
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JASON Learning Challenge kicks off Thermo Fisher JIC team challenges

During the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the top 30 finalists, organized into six teams, engaged…
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/jason-learning-challenge-kicks-off-thermo-fisher-jic-team-challenges/