The vision of Society for Science & the Public is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, inspire.

Sparking the imagination of future generations of scientists is critically important to ensure that scientific ingenuity thrives. Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is proud to support the world’s top young scientific minds through annual competitions that encourage independent research and inquiry-based learning.

SSP offers its competitive, educational programs for aspiring scientists as young as ten years old—to ensure our next generation confronts its challenges with the curiosity, the tools and the capacity to build a better world. 

Science competitions offered by SSP—the Intel Science Talent Search, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and the SSP Middle School Program—provide today’s youth with the inspiration to pursue careers in the sciences and achievement in life.