Hornet Spotlight

We are so proud to have our Gunston student, Alec Z., named a Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge finalist! Only 30 students are selected for this honor. Founded and produced by the Society for Science, the Thermo Fisher JIC is the nation’s most prestigious STEM competition for middle school students. Congratulations, Alec!

Click the link to learn more about the challenge and read about Alec’s and the other contestants projects.

2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Finalists