Regeneron Science Talent Search to Announce 300 U.S. High School Scholars

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

     When:       
     12 p.m. EST, Jan. 9, 2019





     What:         Three hundred high school seniors will be named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the
                     nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition, founded and produced by Society for
                     Science & the Public. Visit https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts-2019-scholars at
                     12 p.m. EST on Jan. 9 to see the full list of scholars, who were selected from an applicant pool of
                     nearly 2,000 students. The scholars hail from 184 American and international high schools in 38 U.S.
                     states, the District of Columbia and two countries abroad. Each of the 300 scholars and their schools
                     will be awarded $2,000.




                    In 2017, Regeneron became the third sponsor of the Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most
                     prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. As part of its 10-year, $100 million
                     commitment, Regeneron nearly doubled the overall award distribution to $3.1 million annually to better
                     reward the best and brightest young minds. Founded and led by Science Talent Search alumni, Regeneron
                     recognizes and prioritizes the need to inspire more young people to engage in science.





     Who:          The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,964 applications, which were received
                     from 601 high schools in 48 states, two U.S. territories and eligible students living in seven other
                     countries. The scholars were selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to
                     academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists. This year, research projects cover topics from
                     bioengineering to environmental science to physics.




      Next Steps:   On Jan. 23, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists. Finalists
                     will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., from March 7-13, when they will compete
                     for more than $1.8 million in awards provided by Regeneron. The Regeneron Science Talent Search
                     finalists are engaged in trailblazing scientific research that addresses some of our most urgent global
                     challenges. While in Washington, D.C., the finalists will undergo a rigorous judging process, interact
                     with leading scientists, display their research for the public and meet with members of Congress.
                     Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala award ceremony at the National Building Museum on March
                     12.




      Quotes:       "Regeneron congratulates this year's Science Talent Search scholars, who have applied deep curiosity and
                     rigorous research skills to the important scientific questions of today," said Hala Mirza, Senior Vice
                     President of Corporate Communications and Citizenship at Regeneron. "These students are the future
                     leaders of tomorrow and are using innovative thinking to improve our world. We hope their achievements
                     will inspire other young people to engage with STEM."




                    "These amazing young people have demonstrated an exceptional degree of hard work and passion for
                     discovery. We are inspired by their brilliant thinking, and look forward to continue supporting them in
                     their scientific endeavors," said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of Society for Science & the Public and
                     Publisher of Science News. "We are thrilled to partner with Regeneron to celebrate this year's Science
                     Talent Search scholars."




      More Info:    The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math
                     competition for high school seniors. Founded and produced by Society for Science & the Public, the
                     Science Talent Search has been developing the nation's young scientific talent and fostering future
                     innovators for more than 75 years.




                    Science Talent Search alumni have gone on to have world-changing careers in science and earn more than
                     100 of the most esteemed science and math honors, including 13 Nobel Prizes, 42 National Academy of
                     Sciences Members, 19 MacArthur Foundation Fellows, 13 National Medals of Science and 5 Breakthrough
                     Prize Winners.




                    Guided by the belief that scientific advances are key to solving global challenges, Society for Science &
                     the Public founded the Science Talent Search in 1942, providing a national stage for the country's best
                     and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized, professional
                     scientists.




                    For Regeneron Science Talent Search news, visit https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts,
                     and follow us on Medium, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science).





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      Contacts:   
     Alex Bowie, Regeneron


                  
     202-213-1643, alexandra.bowie@regeneron.com




                  
     Gayle Kansagor, Society for Science & the Public


                  
     202-872-5103, gkansagor@societyforscience.org




                  
     Teresa Balistreri, Edelman


                  
     212-704-4491, teresa.balistreri@edelman.com

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