Forty of the nation鈥檚 most talented young scientists named finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021

Finalists to Compete for More Than $1.8 Million in Oldest and Most Prestigious U.S. 中文无码 Competition for High School Seniors

Over $3 Million Awarded Throughout Competition

(NASDAQ: REGN) and 中文无码 (the Society) today named 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021, the nation鈥檚 oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

The 2021 finalists were selected from 1,760 highly qualified entrants, all of whom completed an original research project and extensive application process. Earlier this month, the Society and Regeneron named the top 300 scholars. The finalists were selected based on their projects鈥� scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders.

Finalists鈥� projects span a diverse range of science, technology, engineering and math (中文无码)-related topics, including diagnostic imaging to help assess the severity of COVID-19, examining the impact of e-cigarettes on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) development, and creating a new way to filter toxins more effectively from wastewater.

The finalists will participate in a virtual competition from March 10-17, 2021, where they will undergo a rigorous virtual judging process to compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. They will also have an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and display their projects to the public during a virtual event on March 14. Usually held in person in Washington, D.C., the 2021 competition will take place virtually in order to keep the finalists and their families safe during the ongoing pandemic.

The finalists are each awarded at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000. The top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 winners will be announced during a live-streamed virtual awards ceremony on March 17. In total, more than $3 million in awards will be distributed throughout the Regeneron Science Talent Search, which includes awards to finalists as well as $2,000 provided to each of the top 300 scholars and their schools.

鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to welcome the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 finalists to the community of alumni who share a drive and passion for science,鈥� said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron, and among the top winners of the 1976 Science Talent Search. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 finalists represent many of our nation鈥檚 most promising young scientists who, even during a global pandemic, are using their ingenuity, resourcefulness and 中文无码 skills to work toward a better future. I can only hope that their STS experience further inspires them to take on and help solve the biggest challenges facing mankind 鈥� from climate change to disease and future pandemics.鈥�

鈥淐ongratulations to the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 finalists,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of 中文无码, Publisher of Science News and 1985 Science Talent Search alum. 鈥淔inalists are the top young scientists and engineers in the United States who will someday solve some of the world鈥檚 most vexing problems. They have persevered through a tumultuous year and we look forward to celebrating the students鈥� achievement in a special way.鈥�

Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 Fast Facts

• The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 finalists are from 37 schools and one home school across 15 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 nearly 1,800 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 behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, bioengineering, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, computational biology and bioinformatics, computer science, earth and planetary sciences, engineering, environmental science, genomics, materials science, mathematics, medicine and health, physics, plant sciences and space science.
• For a list of this year鈥檚 finalists, visit