World largest pre-college STEM competition with 1,800+ finalists from 75+ countries.

"Founded as Science Service in 1921, the Society for Science has been dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, access to STEM education and scientific research for more than 100 years. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization, our mission promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire. We are best known for our award-winning magazine, Science News, our world class science research competitions and our STEM Outreach programs making sure that every young person can strive to become an engineer or scientist."

Outreach Programs

The Society for Science is dedicated to supporting teachers and community-driven nonprofits through our STEM Research Grant and STEM Action Grant programs. Over four years, the Society distributed $440,000 in STEM Research Grants to 188 middle and high school teachers, supporting students in STEM fields. Since 2016, the Society has awarded more than $410,000 in STEM Action Grants to nonprofits working to enhance the public’s understanding of and access to STEM education. STEM Action Grants allow for increased participation in STEM activities.