Nation's Most Innovative Teens will Showcase
Research with Prizes of Over $1.8
million
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24,
2023 /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 82nd year, celebrates and
rewards young scientists focused on a wide range of scientific
topics from the space race to the AIDS epidemic to climate change.
Many past winners continue to pursue innovation for the good of
society and the planet, with program alumni receiving some of the
world's most coveted science and math honors, including 13 Nobel
Prizes and 22 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, as well as becoming
the founders of many important science-based companies, such as
Regeneron.
The 2023 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 on climate change; for instance, one
studied the environmental potential of human-made materials
such as cement to help reduce emissions, and another evaluated the
correlation between air pollution and COVID-19 cases. Some students
invented health monitoring devices, like a color-changing sensor to
help detect the presence of illicit drugs in drinks; others
explored topics related to space, including a new method to
test for the existence of large populations of black holes. Other
finalists dove into social and political issues, including an
examination of media coverage about violent crimes to understand
its impact on societal perceptions, and an evaluation of linguistic
features in writing to predict suicide risk.
"Congratulations to an exceptional group of Regeneron Science
Talent Search 2023 finalists," said George
D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Co-founder, President and Chief
Scientific Officer of Regeneron, and a 1976 Science Talent Search
finalist and top winner. "Inspiring and equipping the brightest
minds to take on the world's most pressing issues is one of the
most important ways we can ensure the scientific advancements
necessary to better our society. We know the future is bright for
these young scientists and are excited to see the positive impact
they will make."
The finalists were chosen based on their projects' scientific
rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientific
leaders. Finalists were selected by a national jury of professional
scientists from a pool of 300 scholars, who were announced earlier
this month. The scholars were chosen from a pool of over 1,900
highly-qualified entrants, all of whom completed an original
research project and extensive application process.
"We are thrilled to welcome this inspiring and highly
talented class of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists," said
Maya Ajmera, President and CEO,
Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News. "I am
certain these extraordinary students will be following in the
footsteps of our many accomplished alumni who are the forefront of
breakthrough discoveries. The 2023 finalists will be using their
leadership, intellect, creativity and STEM skills to solve our
world's most intractable challenges."
Finalists will participate in a week-long competition in
March 2023, during which they will
undergo a rigorous judging process that goes beyond their own
research to encompass other scientific disciplines and compete for
more than $1.8 million in
awards. They will also have an opportunity to interact with
leading scientists and share their research during a virtual
"Public Day" event on March 12. The
top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 winners will be
announced during an awards ceremony on March
14, streamed live from Washington,
D.C.
In total, more than $3 million in
awards will be distributed throughout the Regeneron Science Talent
Search. The finalists are each awarded at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from
$40,000 to $250,000. Finalists may use their award prize
money solely for educational purposes and can choose for those
funds to be released directly to their college or university. 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
2023 Fast Facts
- The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 finalists represent 34
schools across 14 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 1,949
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 disciplines of science including animal
sciences, behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, cellular
and molecular biology, chemistry, computational biology and
bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, environmental
science, genomics, mathematics, medicine and health, neuroscience,
physics, plant science, and space science.
- For a list of this year's finalists, visit
https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/2023-finalists/
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,
nearly 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 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 life-transforming medicines for people with serious
diseases. Founded and led for 35 years by physician-scientists, our
unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science
into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous
product candidates in development, nearly all of which were
homegrown in our laboratories. Our two most senior leaders,
Leonard Schleifer, M.D., Ph.D., and
George Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D.,
credit their experiences at the Science Talent Search for putting
them on a path to start the company and ultimately, along with
their team, invent important, life-changing medicines. Our
medicines and pipeline are designed to help people with eye
diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer,
cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, 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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