Intel Corporation and the Society for Science & the Public announced that Han Jie (Austin) Wang, 17, of Vancouver, Canada is the recipient of the first place Gordon E. Moore Award and US$75,000 for developing microbial fuel cells (MFCs) that more efficiently convert organic waste into electricity. The award was given at this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, which is the world’s largest high school science research competition.

In honor of Pride Month, we’re sharing the voices, experiences and achievements of three LGBTQ+ alumni of Society for Science programs. They share insights into their current work, how their identities have shaped their paths, and their advice for the next generation. Read on to hear directly from them about what Pride means in the context of their careers and communities.

Congratulations to the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Winners!

Middle school students across the nation were invited to apply for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) after placing among the top 10% of participants at their Society-affiliated science fairs. Congratulations nominees for the 2025 competition!