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The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC) is the nation\u2019s premier middle school STEM competition. Each year, exceptional students from Society-affiliated fairs<\/a>, representing the top 10% of 6th<\/sup>, 7th<\/sup> and 8th<\/sup> grade students, are nominated to compete in the Thermo Fisher JIC.\u00a0 The program awards approximately $100,000 to extraordinary middle schoolers whose research projects explore a multitude of science, technology, engineering and math questions. These projects range from designing a fire detection system to investigating ways to fight climate change and even engineering the best whipped cream can nozzles.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC finalists visit: https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/jic\/2023-project-showcase\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While completing the application can seem intimidating, rest assured, we\u2019re here to help! Remember, you\u2019ve already done the hard work by completing your research project and competing at your local fair. Below are five helpful tips to simplify the application process, bringing you one step closer to showcasing your skills at the national level!<\/p>\n

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  1. Know your Fair Password!
    \n<\/strong>When you received your nomination, you should have also received a digital nominee packet with information about the competition and a fair password that gives you access to the full application. If you do not have this information, you can email\u00a0    jic@societyforscience.org<\/a> with your name, city\/state and the name of the fair you competed in and the Thermo Fisher JIC team will help you out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Feeling stuck? Take breaks! You can also try answering the questions out loud first.
      \n<\/strong>The application may seem long at first, but you can always save your work and pick up where you left off.\u00a0 Try completing Part 1 (Registration), Part 2 (Student Experience) and Part 5 (Personal Interests) first \u2014 these sections ask for basic information, your school experience and your extracurricular activities. You can also easily knock out the Permission Form upload. Once you have completed these sections, you are already halfway done! The project essay questions in Part 3 are written to feel like a judging interview, so try talking through the questions before writing your responses. This approach will help you get started and remind you that you already know these answers!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Watch the application walkthrough videos on the Thermo Fisher JIC <\/strong>YouTube<\/a> page and in the Resources page in the application!
        \n<\/strong>These videos describe each task in the application and are great resources if you are unsure how to answer a particular question.\u00a0 Additionally, we hold live webinars throughout the spring. Open your application today to receive updates on when our next one will be!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Gather your science fair safety paperwork now!<\/strong><\/strong>
          \nAs a part of the application, you\u2019ll be asked about the type of research you conducted and questions regarding safety measures you took or the supervision you received. In some cases, you will be asked to upload any paperwork from your local science fair demonstrating how you conducted your research safely and received approval before beginning your research. Instead of scrambling at the last minute, consider asking your fair or teachers for the paperwork now! But, don\u2019t worry \u2013 if you don\u2019t have copies, you can also ask an adult, such as your teacher or science fair director, to provide a letter instead. You can find more information about science fair paperwork in the application and our video resources!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Submit your application early!
            \n<\/strong>We encourage nominees to submit their applications ahead of the deadline! Doing so allows you ample time to review your submission. You can also get a teacher or parent\/guardian to proofread your application. Remember, the judges want to hear from YOU, so it\u2019s important that you are writing in your own words! Also, even after you submit your application, you can make as many changes as needed before deadline.\u00a0Make sure to save each section after making edits.\u00a0 You will NOT need to resubmit once you are done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            *A helpful tip: Download your application for review to confirm that all your changes were successfully updated.<\/em><\/p>\n

            Now that you have these handy tips, don\u2019t wait\u2014open and complete your application today! The deadline for the 2024 Thermo Fisher JIC application<\/a><\/em> is June 12, 2024, at 8p.m. Eastern Time.<\/strong>\u00a0 All nominees who submit applications will receive a t-shirt and will have the chance to win swag packages and other cool prizes like Kindles. Good luck! <\/em><\/p>\n

            For more information, visit our\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Nominee<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Eligibility and Important Information<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0pages. You can also email\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>jic@societyforscience.org<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0with any questions about the application or competition.\u00a0Remember, you have nothing to lose by entering, so apply today!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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