Learn more about each of the 2025 top 30 JIC finalists, who represent 10 states and territories across the country. Scroll through the finalists to learn more about them and their projects. Each profile includes their research poster, a video and other interesting information about the finalist and their project.

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.