Congratulations to the 61 amazing organizations named today as @society4science.bsky.social STEM Action Grantees! www.societyforscience.org/blog/2026-st...

Society for Science awards $295,000 to 61 organizations bringing STEM to communities across the nation

Society for Science, a national nonprofit leader in science education and STEM literacy, today announced $295,000 in grants to 61…

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We're excited to announce the recipients of this year's STEM Action Grants—61 organizations bringing STEM to communities across the nation! https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/2026-stem-action-grants (Photo: Magic of Science)

Watch Miles Wu, top winner of the Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge, deliver an inspiring Ted Talk about how his interest in origami has fueled his STEM journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1U4dPKq6mJ4

Origami, the Ancient Art Form Solving Modern Problems | Miles Wu | TED

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We love seeing 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge winner Miles Wu and his research in Origami USA's The Paper! https://origamiusa.org/thepaper

Early data suggest that a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease may also help diagnose CTE, a brain condition most often linked to head trauma in contact sports. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/alzheimers-protein-test-brain-cte

To detect CTE while alive, a test for another brain disease may help

A protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease may also ID a brain condition associated with head trauma in contact sports, early findings suggest.

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Can the ancient art of origami solve modern problems? 2025 Thermo Fisher #JuniorInnovators Challenge winner Miles Wu thinks so! https://www.ted.com/talks/miles_wu_origami_the_ancient_art_form_solving_modern_problems

Origami, the ancient art form solving modern problems

14-year-old student Miles Wu is obsessed with origami, transforming everyday scraps of paper into unexpected creations. In a joyful talk, he explores the ancient art form — from making Christmas ornam...

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Intel® Education Outreach Day brought 1,700 local students and educators from Arizona schools to #RegeneronISEF—the largest science fair in the world—for a unique learning experience. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/2026-intel-education-outreach-day/

Arizona students ignite STEM interests at Intel® Education Outreach Day

The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) welcomed more than 1,700 young scientists representing 48 U.S. states and…

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What insightful conversation between Connor and Henry! #RegeneronSTS

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Breakthroughs happen when ideas cross disciplines! No one knows this more than #RegeneronSTS winner Connor Hill and Regeneron scientist Henry Wei. Read their recent conversation on what drives STEM innovation: www.societyforscience.org/blog/how-one...

Hikaru Kuribayashi combined his passion for origami and science to create a simulation program that can predict complex folding outcomes. #RegeneronISEF https://www.businessinsider.com/origami-japan-science-engineering-ai-teen-young-geniuses-2026-7

How this 18-year-old’s love of origami helped him win a $100,000 at a science fair

Hikaru Kuribayashi used origami-inspired technology to win a $100,000 prize at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May.

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Breakthroughs happen when ideas cross disciplines! No one knows this more than #RegeneronSTS winner Connor Hill and Regeneron scientist Henry Wei. Read their recent conversation on what drives STEM innovation: www.societyforscience.org/blog/how-one...

How One Student’s Math Research Connects to Modern Science

The Power of Proof: How One Student’s Math Breakthrough Connects to Modern Science For Connor Hill, winner of the top…

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“ISEF was really the first time where I saw what exceptional science and engineering look like." - #SocietyAlumni https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/how-shantanu-gaur-is-rethinking-obesity-treatment/

How Shantanu Gaur is rethinking obesity treatment with a swallowable balloon

Society for Science hosts Tech Series events throughout the year featuring conversations with distinguished alumni about emerging technologies, innovation and…

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Congratulations to Society alumnus John Pardon (Science Talent Search, 2007) on receiving the 2026 #FieldsMedal, one of the highest honors in math! #SocietyAlumni https://www.mathunion.org/imu-awards/fields-medal/fields-medals-2026

Society alumnus Shantanu Gaur chats with Society for Science President & CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social about his experience at ISEF and the founding of his company Allurion Technologies. Watch the full conversation. #SocietyAlumni https://youtu.be/4C6MqxEMKsI?si=Y198sOxvfTGlybs2

Tech Series: Shantanu Gaur in Conversation with Maya Ajmera

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"I saw a snapping turtle swimming in the water with fluidic movement and very natural motion. I was quite inspired to develop a robot that mimics it." #RegeneronISEF https://www.businessinsider.com/microplastics-innovation-ai-robot-turtle-evan-budz-2026-7

This 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that finds microplastics in water

Evan Budz, 16, won a $50,000 scholarship at the International Science and Engineering Fair in May for his microplastic-seeking robot turtle.

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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜! King cobra stowaways don’t just put human passengers in danger. They also risk traveling far from their native habitats. https://www.snexplores.org/article/king-cobras-riding-trains-india-comic

King cobras may be riding trains across India [COMIC]

The snakes may be tempted onboard by tasty rodents — but train rides can carry cobras far from their forest habitats.

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Some amazing lunar-inspired projects from #SocietyAlumni for #InternationalMoonDay

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Celebrate #InternationalMoonDay by exploring #RegeneronISEF projects inspired by the moon, spanning categories from Materials Science and Engineering to Astronomy and Software Design. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/2026-isef-lunar-research-projects/

After observing his grandparents unable to cross the street before the pedestrian light turned red, high school student Jay Jung created SmartBlink, an adaptive traffic light system that adjusts its signal changes based on pedestrian speed. #RegeneronISEF

Teen Invents Award-Winning Adaptive Crosswalk System

Jay Jung won a coveted award at the 2026 Regeneron science fair for an adaptive traffic light system inspired by his grandparents.

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Celebrate #InternationalMoonDay by exploring #RegeneronISEF projects inspired by the moon, spanning categories from Materials Science and Engineering to Astronomy and Software Design. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/2026-isef-lunar-research-projects/

Many universities and museums hold human remains collected without consent. Biological anthropologist Fatimah Jackson is leading an effort to prevent history from repeating. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/human-remains-ethics-fatimah-jackson

Many universities hold seized human remains. What should they do with them?

Biological anthropologist Fatimah Jackson is leading an effort to prevent history from repeating.

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Meet the 2025-26 Lemelson Invention Education Ambassadors, who have spent the past year working to develop strategies for teachers everywhere to better incorporate #inventioneducation and research into their classrooms. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/lemelson-ambassadors-2025-26/

Meet the 2025–26 Lemelson Invention Education Ambassadors

A wise man once said, “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation and 2% butterscotch ripple.”…

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A giant stone “jar” in northeastern Laos contains the ancient remains of dozens of dead. https://www.snexplores.org/article/laos-plain-of-jars-burial-mystery

The mystery of the ‘Plain of Jars’ in Laos may now be solved

The remains of at least 37 people sit in an ancient stone "jar." They suggest thousands of such vessels in Laos' Plain of Jars are burial vaults.

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Evan Budz created a robotic turtle that can identify microplastics in marine ecosystems. His project won him the Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations at #RegeneronISEF. Listen to Evan talk about his research on Here & Now:

Teen inventor Evan Budz and his environmental robot turtle

Canadian high schooler Evan Budz's award-winning robot turtle BURT can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.

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Gen Z superstars indeed! It was wonderful to see these young #SocietyAlumni presenting their work at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

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Earlier this summer, three #SocietyAlumni (Edward Kang, Claire Jiang, Maya Hammoud) spoke with Francis Collins about the impact Gen Z is having in health innovation. Watch their #AspenIdeasHealth session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDJg3omfpR0

Earlier this summer, three #SocietyAlumni (Edward Kang, Claire Jiang, Maya Hammoud) spoke with Francis Collins about the impact Gen Z is having in health innovation. Watch their #AspenIdeasHealth session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDJg3omfpR0

Gen Z Superstars: The New Faces of Health Innovation

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In the movie WALL-E, an automated crew of robots runs an entire starship. But real-life space explorers might not want to rely entirely on artificial intelligence. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ai-task-completion-ability-space-scifi

AI is not ready to fly solo in space

In sci-fi, AI can navigate the unknowns and — ideally — keep human travelers safe. But it’s not intelligent enough to do that yet.

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Yesterday, Science Talent Search alumnus and NASA astronaut Anil Menon went to space. Meet 8 more #SocietyAlumni who are exploring the final frontier. 🌌 https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/world-space-week-2025/

Meet 9 Society alumni who are exploring the final frontier

World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology and the ways they can expand our horizons and…

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”Just earning a spot is something I feel very fortunate about." #RegeneronISEF https://katytimes.com/stories/local-student-receives-recognition-at-regeneron-international-science-and-engineering-fair,165860

Local student receives recognition at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair - Katy Times

Katy resident Vivian Liu, a rising senior at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, recently competed at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026 in Phoenix, often ...

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Science Talent Search alumnus and NASA astronaut Anil Menon is on the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Watch as he is welcomed aboard the International Space Station at 3:55pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA_0EtDt_n0

NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Soyuz MS-29 Hatch Opening

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Science Talent Search alumnus and NASA astronaut Anil Menon is scheduled to dock at the International Space Station at 1:56 p.m. EDT. Tune-in live starting at 1:10 p.m. EDT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtwdIIutp3M

NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Soyuz MS-29 Docking

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This is so incredibly exciting -- bon voyage, Anil! #SocietyAlumni

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Science Talent Search 1995 alumnus Anil Menon is heading to space! Watch him lift off at 10:47 a.m. EDT (1447 UTC) on July 14, 2026. #SocietyAlumni https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwhPXxNtdoc