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Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators challenge

09-17-2024

Arman Zarrin recognized in Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators challenge

Hilldale School is proud to announce that 8th grader Arman Zarrin has been named to the Top 300 of the prestigious Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for 2024! This incredible achievement places Arman among the top young scientific minds in the nation.

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, founded and produced by the Society for Science, is recognized as the premier STEM competition for middle school students across the United States. It encourages students to apply their knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking skills to solve real-world scientific problems.

Arman’s accomplishment reflects not only his outstanding scientific abilities but also his dedication, curiosity, and passion for STEM. Being selected as one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators is a significant honor, and we are thrilled to celebrate this achievement with him.

Finalists for the Junior Innovators Challenge will be officially announced on September 18, and we eagerly await the next round of results. Regardless of the outcome, Arman’s success already serves as an inspiration to his peers and a testament to the strong foundation in science and innovation that Hilldale School fosters.

We are incredibly proud of Arman and all he has accomplished. His achievement highlights the importance of nurturing curiosity, perseverance, and a love of learning and values we strive to instill in all of our students.

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