Regeneron Science Talent Search Showcases
Exceptional Young Leaders with Innovative Ideas in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Search
The
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 Contacts
Joseph
Brown, Regeneron
386-283-1323,
joseph.brown2@regeneron.com
Gayle Kansagor, Society for
Science
703-489-1131,
gkansagor@societyforscience.org
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