Society for Science

10/19/2026

These finalists are investigating big questions across the spectrum of mental health research.

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and with it, an opportunity to shed light on the quiet struggles…

10/19/2026

Get to know this year's Thermo Fisher JIC finalists!

This week, we're welcoming 30 of the brightest middle school students to Washington, DC for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics competition.

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 30 finalists represent 17 U.S. states and Puerto Rico and have done research in a wide range of fields, including environmental & earth sciences, chemistry, energy & sustainability, engineering, and microbiology. During finals week, Thermo Fisher JIC finalists will present their projects and take on team challenges, competing for more than $100,000 in awards.

📅 Mark your calendars: The 2026 Thermo Fisher JIC Science and Engineering Project Showcase will be held on October 24 at Planet Word in Washington, DC. Don't miss it! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ySg9f6

10/17/2026

Inspiration has no age limit! Watch The Visioneers with Zay Harding this weekend on CBS WKND to see alumni Natalie Muro and Ananya Nagendra talk about their research. Check your local listings for airtimes.

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Society alumnus Michael Woodford of Columbia University on winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, along with Robert E. Hall, for developing "new macroeconomic models that have significantly improved our ability to implement effective stabilization policy." He competed in the 1973 International Science and Engineering Fair, today known as , the world’s largest international pre-college science competition.

Read more from The Nobel Prize: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2026/press-release/

(Photo by Columbia University)

10/15/2026

Can AI help unveil overlooked cases of violence against women? Can locally sourced plant materials make menstrual products more sustainable and accessible for girls? These are just a few of the questions young women investigated at this year’s .

Can AI help unveil overlooked cases of violence against women? Can locally sourced plant materials make menstrual products more sustainable…

10/14/2026

When people think of science research, they often imagine labs with specialized equipment and scientists in white lab coats. But this isn't always the case! As Thermo Fisher Scientific Challenge alumni show, science can happen anywhere.

Whether it’s at the kitchen table or in the living room, middle schoolers show they don’t need a sophisticated lab…

10/13/2026

The Society for Science’s STEM Research Grant application is now open!

STEM Research Grants provide support to middle and high school teachers engaging their students in authentic scientific research. Since 2017, $885,000 has been awarded to 407 teachers. Priority is given to schools that lack access to funding for research equipment. Teachers can apply for up to $5,000 to purchase specialized equipment or $1,000 in preselected equipment to support many students in STEM research. Thanks to generous funding from Regeneron, the Society is also able to provide additional grants specific to teachers in Tennessee!

For more information, including how to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4hPviqs

10/12/2026

"I was close to not even applying because I thought that it wasn't that important of a research topic, so the fact that I've been proven wrong in such a good way has been really inspiring."

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10/08/2026

Listen to Episode 1 of the second season of The Deep End: “Talk to Me," a podcast from Science News Magazine and PRX.

The human brain is built to hear voices. Speaking connects us to other people — and ourselves. What do our voices reveal about ourselves?

10/07/2026

Check out a few fun facts about this year's Thermo Fisher JIC finalists!

Finals Week is coming up soon for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), and we…