TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Regeneron ISEF gathers outstanding science students from
around the globe to compete for millions in prizes at the world's
largest pre-college science and engineering
competition
Society for Science & the Public (Society) and Regeneron
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that Regeneron
is the new title sponsor of the International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science
and engineering competition, with a commitment of approximately
$24 million over a five-year
period.
Established in 1950, ISEF gives the world's best and brightest
young scientists a global stage to share their outstanding STEM
research, and compete for nearly $5
million in awards, prizes and scholarships. Each year, over
175,000 students compete in the Society's more than 420 affiliated
high school science fairs around the world. Top winners earn the
right to compete at ISEF where nearly 2,000 finalists, half of
which are young female scientists, are judged in 21 different
categories including biochemistry, behavioral and social sciences,
environmental engineering, mathematics, robotics and intelligent
machines, systems software and translational medical
science.
Regeneron's commitment comes as the Society has created a new
multitiered sponsorship model to support different judging
categories, events and delegations of ISEF finalists. The Society
is continuing to seek additional sponsors who are similarly
committed to furthering the future of science and engineering, and
will be announcing new sponsors in the coming weeks and months.
This sponsorship builds on Regeneron and the Society's
long-standing partnership to advance STEM education, including
through Regeneron's $100 million,
ten-year commitment to the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS),
the nation's most prestigious science competition for high school
seniors.
"Regeneron is committed to helping engage and inspire the next
generation of scientific innovators, as we believe there is nothing
more important for helping address the truly existential threats
facing humankind – from disease to climate change. We are
thrilled to expand our collaboration with the Society for Science
& the Public to now take on title sponsorship of the
International Science and Engineering Fair, adding to our previous
commitment with the Regeneron Science Talent Search," said
George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D.,
Co-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron.
"It is a great honor, as well as a major responsibility, to take on
these legacy programs – ISEF previously sponsored by Intel, and STS
previously sponsored by Westinghouse and Intel – that have been
inspiring young scientists for generations. As a product of these
programs myself, I know firsthand how they can change a young
person's life by providing the experiences and challenges, as well
as the confidence, that one can make a change in the world through
science."
"The International Science and Engineering Fair is the world's
most powerful STEM talent pipeline, providing young scientists and
engineers from 80 countries, regions and territories an opportunity
to compete on the world's stage. We are thrilled to have Regeneron
join us as the title sponsor of ISEF, and look forward to
announcing more sponsors soon," said Maya
Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science &
the Public and Publisher of Science News. "Regeneron's
commitment to supporting the next generation of STEM leaders is
inspiring."
About Society for Science & the Public
Society for
Science & the Public is dedicated to the achievement of young
scientists in independent research and to public engagement in
science. Established in 1921, the Society is a nonprofit whose
vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science
and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Through its
world-class competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent
Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair,
the Broadcom MASTERS and its award-winning
magazine, Science News and Science
News for Students, Society for Science & the Public 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 life-transforming medicines for
people with serious diseases. Founded and led for 30 years by
physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and
consistently translate science into medicine has led to seven
FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in
development, 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, infectious diseases, pain
and rare diseases. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
recently announced that, in a clinical trial, Regeneron's
investigational therapy for Ebola demonstrated superior efficacy to
the existing standard-of-care for saving the lives of people
infected with this virus.
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 operational excellence and
to build a sustainable future. 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 United States. 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
now, Regeneron ISEF.
For additional information about the company, please visit
www.regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
Media Contact at Society for Science & the
Public
Gayle Kansagor
Phone: 703-489-1131
gkansagor@societyforscience.org
Media Contact at Regeneron
Ella Campbell
Phone:
914-847-7017
ella.campbell@regeneron.com
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