This year, the Broadcom MASTERS middle school competition is being held virtually. Despite continued obstacles brought on by the pandemic, the top 30 finalists are meeting challenges head-on and are excited to participate in finals week. Each of the Broadcom MASTERS 2021 finalists received laptops, webcams, backdrops and lighting kits to ensure they all have the technology they need throughout the competition. The finalists also received swag boxes, complete with competition t-shirts, sunglasses, facemasks and more. With guidance from Society staff, the nation’s top 30 middle school scientists and engineers are gearing up for finals week.

This year’s top 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalists have overcome several setbacks and obstacles to continue their exploration of STEM. Their projects showcase their efforts.

This year’s Broadcom MASTERS finalists aren’t just STEM whiz kids, they’re also musicians, hikers, knitters and innovators.

Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science announce the top 30 finalists in the 11th annual Broadcom MASTERS

The top 300 Broadcom MASTERS are an interesting and diverse group of young people who not only excel in science, technology, engineering and math, but they also participate in a wide array of other activities. While it might not be surprising that 76 MASTERS are involved in science club, 129 participate in their local science or math Olympiad and 136 say they are involved in robotics, it is exciting to learn that nearly a third (96) are involved in student council, 65 participate in an art club and 36 are involved in a school publication.

The Top 300 MASTERS are listed in order by Fair ID.

The Top 300 MASTERS are listed in alphabetical order by last name.