Congratulations to our middle school students who have been named Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), a program of Society for Science. This honor places them among a select group of 300 Junior Innovators named from 1,828 entrants throughout the United States. This achievement deserves to be celebrated! Congratulations to our talented middle students for this outstanding achievement!
As the only middle school STEM competition that leverages Society-affiliated science fairs as a critical component of the STEM talent pipeline, the Thermo Fisher JIC draws from the top 10% of 6th, 7th and 8th grade projects entered in Society-affiliated fairs around the country. After submitting the online application, the Top 300 Junior Innovators are selected by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators from around the nation.
Capaldi, Charlotte, Grade: 7th (22-23)
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Investigating the Effectiveness of a UVC Wand on Bacteria Mortality
Long, Lily Ann, Grade: 8th (22-23)
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Exploring Academic Setting Applications of a Turing Test Derivative
Sternson, Samuel Alexander, Grade: 7th (22-23)
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Production of Natural UV-Absorbing Sunscreens in Plant Leaves
They have demonstrated their exceptional innovation and problem-solving skills in the field of science. Their achievement highlights their dedication to learning and their willingness to push the boundaries of knowledge. We commend their hard work and are excited to see what they will accomplish in the future.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Hunker for guiding and supporting the students to achieve their recognition.
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.” —William A. Ward
The next step in the Thermo Fisher JIC takes place on September 20 at noon Eastern Time, when 30 finalists will be announced from the Top 300 Junior Innovators. These students will be invited to Finals Week of the competition, held in Washington, DC, from October 28 to November 2.
ABOUT THERMO FISHER JUNIOR INNOVATORS CHALLENGE
Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge (National Science Fair Competition) 2023
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), a program of Society for Science, is the premier national middle school science and engineering research competition, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the world’s most intractable problems. We believe middle school is a critical time when young people identify their personal passions, and if they discover an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), they can be inspired to follow those passions by pursuing STEM courses and learning experiences through high school and beyond.
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The Rhoades School Middle School Students Selected as Top 300 in the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge
Congratulations to our middle school students who have been named Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), a program of Society for Science. This honor places them among a select group of 300 Junior Innovators named from 1,828 entrants throughout the United States. This achievement deserves to be celebrated! Congratulations to our talented middle students for this outstanding achievement!
As the only middle school STEM competition that leverages Society-affiliated science fairs as a critical component of the STEM talent pipeline, the Thermo Fisher JIC draws from the top 10% of 6th, 7th and 8th grade projects entered in Society-affiliated fairs around the country. After submitting the online application, the Top 300 Junior Innovators are selected by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators from around the nation.
Capaldi, Charlotte, Grade: 7th (22-23)
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Investigating the Effectiveness of a UVC Wand on Bacteria Mortality
Long, Lily Ann, Grade: 8th (22-23)
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Exploring Academic Setting Applications of a Turing Test Derivative
Sternson, Samuel Alexander, Grade: 7th (22-23)
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Production of Natural UV-Absorbing Sunscreens in Plant Leaves
They have demonstrated their exceptional innovation and problem-solving skills in the field of science. Their achievement highlights their dedication to learning and their willingness to push the boundaries of knowledge. We commend their hard work and are excited to see what they will accomplish in the future.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Hunker for guiding and supporting the students to achieve their recognition.
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.” —William A. Ward
The next step in the Thermo Fisher JIC takes place on September 20 at noon Eastern Time, when 30 finalists will be announced from the Top 300 Junior Innovators. These students will be invited to Finals Week of the competition, held in Washington, DC, from October 28 to November 2.
ABOUT THERMO FISHER JUNIOR INNOVATORS CHALLENGE
Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge (National Science Fair Competition) 2023
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), a program of Society for Science, is the premier national middle school science and engineering research competition, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the world’s most intractable problems. We believe middle school is a critical time when young people identify their personal passions, and if they discover an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), they can be inspired to follow those passions by pursuing STEM courses and learning experiences through high school and beyond.