Society for Science

Congratulations to ISEF alumna Cristina Costantini on winning the #DocEmmysAward for Outstanding Science and Technology for #ScienceFairTheSeries. Science Fair the Series follows inspiring students from around the globe on their journey to compete at the largest convening of high school scientists in the world: #RegeneronISEF, created and produced by the Society for Science. Thank you, Cristina, for telling the inspiring stories of these students! ?? Photo: Cristina Costantini

Science News has unveiled its annual list of 10 early- and mid-career scientists who are shaping the future. Now in its ninth year, the SN 10: Scientists to Watch list showcases researchers doing leading-edge work in a variety of areas. See the full list: https://lnkd.in/eP4hJHtW

We're thrilled to announce the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge finalists! The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is the nation’s premier STEM competition for middle school students. The 30 finalists were selected by a nationwide panel of scientists, engineers and educators from the Top 300 Junior Innovators announced earlier this month. The finalists will participate in Thermo Fisher JIC Finals Week in Washington, DC, where a panel of judges will evaluate their scientific research along with their communication, creativity and collaboration skills during team challenges. The top prize is the $25,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND (Aspiring Scientists Cultivating Exciting New Discoveries) Award. Congratulations to these 30 young scientists! https://bit.ly/3zo68wK

Congratulations to #SocietyAlumni Lisa Su (STS 1986) and Ray Kurzweil (STS 1965) on being named to TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in AI! #Time100 https://bit.ly/4glti7t

We're thrilled to announce the Top 300 Junior Innovators in this year's ThermoFisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge! Thermo Fisher’s sponsorship of the competition continues its longstanding commitment to widespread and equitable access to STEM education. For decades, Thermo Fisher has invested in school-based STEM programs, and colleagues across the company dedicate thousands of volunteer hours each year to support education efforts around the world. The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is the nation’s premier STEM competition for middle school students. The Top 300 Junior Innovators were selected from 1,862 students from 48 states, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, who applied to compete. Congratulations to these young scientists! https://bit.ly/46ZRjNh

Applications for the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students are open! Apply to the 2025 #RegeneronSTS by November 7, 2024 at 8pm ET: https://lnkd.in/eEeYdsB

We're excited to announce the 2024-2025 class of #SocietyAdvocates! Now in its 10th year, the Advocate program offers training, stipends, and year-round support to STEM educators and mentors helping students from traditionally underrepresented races/ethnicities and low-income households to enter STEM research fairs and competitions. The Advocate Program aims to expand access and opportunity across science and technology for students, acknowledging the critical role educators and mentors play in developing research skills necessary for future scientists and engineers and science-minded citizens. Educators not only assist with the logistical challenges of entering STEM research competitions, including selecting competitions to enter, gathering appropriate materials, and meeting deadlines, but also Advocates often guide students in pinpointing and selecting research topics and carrying out projects. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mii7ii

We're incredibly proud to have Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge winner Shanya Gill named a TIME magazine #KidOfTheYear honoree. Shanya won the Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND (Aspiring Scientists Cultivating Exciting New Discoveries) Award at the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge in 2023. Her award-winning project uses a thermal camera and a small computer to detect unattended heat sources and has the potential to prevent fires and save lives. Way to go, Shanya!

This year we were thrilled to welcome Mary Kay Global to #RegeneronISEF as a Special Award Organization. Mary Kay's Carrissa Dowdy, Manager Product Formulation, shares her experience as a judge.

Our High School Research Teachers Conference brings research teachers of all experience levels together to share best practices and troubleshoot challenges. Enter the lottery to attend by August 1. https://bit.ly/2Zidc8W