Society for Science

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.

About the Society for Science

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 outreach and equity STEM Programs making sure that every young person can strive to become an engineer or scientist.

Since 1942, the Society has offered many of the most revered science research competitions in the world: Regeneron Science Talent Search, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. The Society provides nearly $10 million in awards annually through these three competitions. The Society’s Affiliated Fair Network of nearly 420 science fairs globally is a pipeline for higher education and STEM careers for millions of students worldwide each year.

Our office is located in Washington, D.C., near the Dupont Circle and Farragut North Metro stations. Society for Science has a staff of more than 100 people across eight departments. We have mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for employees coming into the office and attending Society events. Exceptions to the vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.