MIddle School Competition Alumni

The Society鈥檚 middle school science program was first launched in 1999 to encourage achievement and communication in science and math at a younger age and to serve as the nation鈥檚 premier 91导航 research competition for middle school students.

Today, and with the generous support of title sponsor and partner Thermo Fisher Scientific, 91导航 is pleased to host the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

Prior programs include the Broadcom MASTERS (2011-2022), Broadcom MASTERS International (2012-2022), the Society鈥檚 Middle School Program (2008), and the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (1999-2007).

Finalists from the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge
Finalists from the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Lisa Fryklund Photography/Licensed by 91导航

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The thirty 2026 Thermo Fisher JIC finalists.
2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Inovators Challenge - Congratulations to the Top 300 Junior Innovators!