Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for
Science (the Society) today announced the top 40 finalists in this
year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and
most prestigious science and math competition for high school
seniors.
The competition, now in its 83rd year, has consistently
identified young innovators who combine their STEM talent with
dedication and leadership skills to drive society forward. Program
alumni include recipients of the world’s most coveted science and
math honors, including 13 Nobel Prizes and 21 MacArthur Foundation
Fellowships, as well as the founders of many important
science-based companies, including Regeneron.
The 2024 finalists’ research projects showcase their breadth of
knowledge, their commitment to addressing issues important to
modern society, and their passion for STEM. Multiple students chose
to explore research topics such as brain disorders, suicide risk
and anxiety. Some students invented accessibility devices,
including a robotic arm socket design, glasses for the visually
impaired and a column-climbing robot. Other finalists dove into
their local environments, studying honeybees and colony collapse
disorder as well as prevention of the invasive lantern fly.
“Every year, the Regeneron Science Talent Search helps inspire
and engage a new wave of talented young scientists with the
potential to improve the world,” said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D.,
Ph.D., Co-Founder, Board Co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific
Officer of Regeneron and a winner in the 1976 STS. “I congratulate
these exceptional young finalists as they embark on their
scientific journeys. As someone who got my start in this very
competition, I know firsthand how the Science Talent Search
experience can help jumpstart students’ future academic and career
journeys.”
The finalists were chosen based on their projects’ scientific
rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and
leaders. They were selected from 300 scholars, announced earlier
this month by Regeneron and the Society for Science. The scholars
were chosen from 2,162 qualified entrants, the largest pool of
applicants the competition has seen since the 1960s, highlighting
the increasing importance of scientific exploration, and outreach
and equity programs dedicated to supporting scientific literacy and
preparation for competitions. Each student completed an original
research project and extensive application process.
"We applaud this dynamic group of Regeneron Science Talent
Search finalists on their impressive achievement,” said Maya
Ajmera, President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive
Publisher, Science News. “As they follow in the footsteps of
extraordinary STEM innovators, they are poised to solve the world’s
most intractable problems.”
Finalists will participate in a week-long competition from March
6-13, 2024, where they will undergo a rigorous judging process and
compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. They will also have
an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and share
research with the public on March 10, both in person and virtually.
The top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 winners will be
announced during an awards ceremony on March 12, streamed live from
Washington D.C.
In total, more than $3 million in awards will be distributed
throughout the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Each finalist is
awarded at least $25,000, with the top 10 awards ranging from
$40,000 to $250,000. Finalists may use their award prize money
solely for educational purposes. The top 300 scholars, each of whom
receive $2,000, may use their awards as they see fit; each of their
schools are also awarded $2,000 to support math and science
programs, a critical investment toward their future in STEM, and
our country’s future as a hub of innovation and progress.
Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 Fast
Facts
- The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 finalists represent 36
schools across 19 states. They are competing for more than $1.8
million, with a top prize of $250,000.
- Forty finalists were selected from 300 scholars and 2,162
entrants, the largest pool of applicants since the 1960s, based on
the originality and creativity of their scientific research, as
well as their achievement and leadership both inside and outside of
the classroom.
- Finalist projects cover disciplines of science including animal
sciences, behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry,
bioengineering, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry,
computational biology and bioinformatics, earth and planetary
science, engineering, environmental science, medicine and health
genomics, materials science, mathematics, neuroscience, computer
science, animal sciences, physics, plant sciences, and space
science.
For a list of this year’s finalists, visit
https://societyforscience.org/blog/top-40-selected-in-regeneron-science-talent-search-2024
About the Regeneron Science Talent SearchThe
Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science
since 1942, is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and
math competition for high school seniors. Each year, approximately
2,000 student entrants submit original research in critically
important scientific fields of study and are judged by leading
experts in their fields. Unique among high school competitions in
the U.S. and around the world, the Regeneron Science Talent Search
focuses on identifying, inspiring and engaging the nation’s most
promising young scientists who are creating the ideas that could
solve society’s most urgent challenges.
In 2017, Regeneron became only the third sponsor of the Science
Talent Search to help reward and celebrate the best and brightest
young minds and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM as a way
to positively impact the world. Through its 10-year, $100 million
commitment, Regeneron nearly doubled the overall award distribution
to $3.1 million annually, increasing the top award to $250,000 and
doubling the awards for the top 300 scholars to $2,000 and their
schools to $2,000 for each enrolled scholar to inspire more young
people to engage in science.
Learn more at
https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/.
About Society for Science Society for Science
is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding
and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human
advancement. Established in 1921, Society for Science is best known
for its award-winning journalism through Science News and Science
News Explores, its world-class science research competitions for
students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo
Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its outreach and
equity programming that seeks to ensure that all students have an
opportunity to pursue a career in STEM. A 501(c)(3) membership
organization, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate
and inspire. Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science).
About Regeneron Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a
leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and
commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious
diseases. Founded and led for over 35 years by
physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and
consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous
FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development,
almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our
medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye
diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer,
cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, hematologic conditions,
infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron believes that operating as a good corporate citizen is
crucial to delivering on our mission. We approach corporate
responsibility with three goals in mind: to improve the lives of
people with serious disease, to foster a culture of integrity and
excellence and to build sustainable communities. Regeneron is proud
to be included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the
Civic 50 list of the most “community-minded” companies in the U.S.
Throughout the year, Regeneron empowers and supports employees to
give back through our volunteering, pro-bono and matching gift
programs. Our most significant philanthropic commitments are in the
area of science education, including the Regeneron Science Talent
Search and Regeneron International Science and Engineering
Fair.
For additional information about the company, please visit
www.regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
Media ContactsJoseph Brown,
Regeneron386-283-1323,
joseph.brown2@regeneron.com
Gayle Kansagor, Society for
Science703-489-1131,
gkansagor@societyforscience.org
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