A fateful seating arrangement led STS alum, Gabriela Farfan, into her dream world of gems and minerals
This year, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) finalists had the opportunity to go on field trips to several reputable…
Advocate Interview: Loree Harvey of Monte Vista, Colorado
Through the Advocate Program, the Society offers professional development and support to educators around the country to support their efforts…
Five Questions with Adyant Bhavsar, winner of the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention
Thirteen-year-old eighth grader Adyant Bhavsar won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention last year, an honor given to a young…
From Ballet to Graffiti: 10 STS finalists and how they embrace the arts
Every year, we know that the top 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search demonstrate their excellence in science…
Power of data and imagination: insights from Society Alum, Hayley Bay Barna
During this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) finalists had the opportunity to hear from Hayley Bay Barna, a successful…
Society for Science welcomes two new members to the National Leadership Council
April 2024: Society for Science is pleased to announce that Lester Mackey and Naomi Shah have joined the Society’s National Leadership Council (NLC). Formed in 2018, the NLC comprises alumni from the Society’s three science competitions: the Science Talent Search, the International Science and Engineering Fair and its middle school science research competitions.
Seven organizations to inspire you to action this Earth Day
Earth Day may only fill one square on the calendar page, but it serves as a poignant reminder of an…
For these Society alumni, Earth Day is every day!
Earth Day may fall on April 22, but the vital efforts in conservation, clean energy and environmental science persist year-round.…
Into the future: How 6 Regeneron STS finalists are answering big questions with AI
New technologies made possible by AI  aren’t just transforming aspects of our everyday lives, they’re also reshaping our conceptions of…
Five hot tips for the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge application
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC) is the nation’s premier middle school STEM competition. Each year,…
Learn about the Great American Eclipse with Society for Science
On April 8, 2024 people in Canada, Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, along with small parts of Tennessee and Michigan will experience a total solar eclipse. This impressive phenomenon occurs when the moon completely blocks the sun, darkening the sky for several minutes.
Science News, Science News Explores and Science News Learning have all developed materials aimed at educating the public on how to safely view the eclipse.
Five Questions with Shanya Gill, winner of the $25,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND Award
In 2023, Shanya Gill clinched the prestigious Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND (Aspiring Scientists Creating Exciting New Discoveries) Award at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC). Her achievement not only garnered attention within the scientific community and by the media, but also captured the interest of the U.S. Fire Administrator. Just last week, 12-year-old Shanya Gill, hailing from San Jose, California, along with her father, Binny Gill, received a special invitation to visit the U.S. Fire Administrator’s office (USFA), where they met with distinguished figures like Lori Moore-Merrell and other senior leaders. During the visit, they engaged in discussions about fire suppression, Shanya’s innovative work on fire safety, and had the opportunity to tour the National Emergency Training Center campus and memorials.