America's Top 40 High School Scientists to Compete for $1.8 Million in Awards at Prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search

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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.

Meet the top 40 finalists in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the U.S.'s longest-running and most distinguished science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competition for high school seniors.
Meet the top 40 finalists in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, 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."


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