The Regeneron Science Talent Search Celebrates
and Rewards Today's Most Talented Young Minds Driving Innovation
and Progress through Scientific Exploration
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 23,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society)
today announced the top 40 finalists in the 2025 Regeneron
Science Talent Search (STS), the U.S.'s longest-running and most
distinguished science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
competition for high school seniors.
Now in its 84th year, the competition identifies extraordinary
young minds who blend scientific talent, curiosity and bold
leadership to drive meaningful change for society. Regeneron
Science Talent Search alumni have gone on to win 13 Nobel Prizes,
23 MacArthur Fellowships, and have founded numerous world-changing
companies, including Regeneron.
This year's finalists' research projects span a wide range of
critical topics, reflecting their diverse expertise and commitment
to tackling society's most pressing issues. Research areas include
species migration, early detection crop protection, and low-cost
pest treatment and management. Other finalists focused on disease
diagnosis using tools like AI, and progression analysis, as well as
genetic and cancer therapies.
"Congratulations to this year's remarkable finalists.
Participating in the Regeneron - then Westinghouse - Science Talent
Search was a moment of revelation for me — it opened my eyes to the
possibility of using science to improve lives," said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Founder,
Co-Chairman, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron,
who was a top winner in 1976. "Regeneron now helps millions of
people around the world facing serious diseases, which is a
testament to what is possible when young scientific talent is
nurtured. I see that same potential to transform our world in these
finalists, and I look forward to their future contributions to
science and to human health."
The finalists were selected from 300 top scholars and nearly
2,500 total entrants, reflecting the exceptional magnitude and
caliber of this year's competition, and underscoring the importance
of nurturing STEM education, along with supporting accessibility
for programs that promote scientific literacy and career
readiness.
"We celebrate this exceptional group of Regeneron Science Talent
Search finalists for their outstanding achievements," said
Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of
Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News. "These
young people represent the future of innovation. By nurturing the
next generation of scientific and engineering leaders, we are
investing in a stronger economy and a better tomorrow, fueled by
scientific and technological breakthroughs."
Finalists will participate in a week-long competition from
March 6-12, 2025, 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
9, both in person and virtually. The top 10 Regeneron
Science Talent Search 2025 winners will be announced during an
awards ceremony on March 11, streamed
live from Washington D.C.
More than $3 million in awards
will be distributed throughout the Regeneron Science Talent Search
in total. Each finalist will be awarded at least $25,000, with the top 10 awards ranging from
$40,000 to $250,000. The top 300 scholars, each of whom
receive $2,000 and each of whose
schools will receive $2,000 to
support math and science programs, a critical investment toward
their future as scientific leaders, and our society's future fueled
by innovation and progress. The awards, designated for educational
purposes, are an investment in students who demonstrate exceptional
promise, emphasizing integrity and merit while also supporting
schools and communities to inspire future scientific leadership and
innovation.
Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025 Fast Facts
- The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025 finalists represent 39
schools across 16 U.S. states. They are competing for more than
$1.8 million, with a top prize of
$250,000.
- Forty finalists were selected from 300 top scholars and nearly
2,500 total entrants, 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 a wide range of science disciplines,
including animal sciences, behavioral science, 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, social science
and space science.
For a list of this year's finalists, visit
https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/2025-finalists/
About the Regeneron Science Talent Search
The
Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science
since 1942, is the U.S.'s oldest and most prestigious science and
math competition for high school seniors. Each year, approximately
2,500 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 by physician-scientists, our unique ability to
repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led
to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in
development, most 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, neurological 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 diseases, 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 early science education, including the Regeneron Science
Talent Search and the Regeneron International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF).
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or
follow Regeneron on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or X.
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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