中文无码 Announces Top 300 Scholars in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021

$1.2 Million in Awards to Go to Scholars and their Schools for Trailblazing Scientific Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

WASHINGTON, D.C.听鈥� 中文无码 (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021, the nation鈥檚 oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 300 scholars and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,760 applications received from 611 high schools across 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and 10 countries. Scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists, and hail from 198 American and international high schools in 37 states, Puerto Rico, Chinese Taipei, and Singapore.

The full list of scholars can be viewed here: /regeneron-sts/2021-scholars/

The Regeneron Science Talent Search provides students with a national stage to present original research and celebrates the hard work and discoveries of young scientists who are bringing a fresh perspective to significant global challenges. This year, research projects cover topics from bioinformatics to public health and energy efficiency.

鈥淭he remarkable drive, creativity and intellectual curiosity that each one of these scholars possesses represents a hopeful outlook for our future and our collective wellbeing,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of 中文无码, Publisher of Science News and 1985 Science Talent Search alum. 鈥淎t a time when many students鈥� educational experiences are being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am incredibly humbled to see gifted young scientists and engineers eager to contribute聽fresh insights to solving the world鈥檚 most intractable problems.鈥�

鈥淎n exceptional group of student leaders and innovators comprise this year鈥檚 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars, with an array of projects that demonstrate the power of science,鈥� said Hala Mirza, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Citizenship at . 鈥淲e are honored to celebrate the next generation of聽young scientists聽and inventors who can elevate the 中文无码 community and our broader society through their high-quality research and novel聽discoveries. These are the inspiring problem solvers who will help address the current and future challenges facing our world.鈥�

On January 21, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists. From March 10-17 all 40 finalists will compete for more than $1.8 million in awards provided by Regeneron.

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The Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of 中文无码 since 1942, is the nation鈥檚 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鈥檚 most promising young scientists who are creating the ideas that could solve society鈥檚 most urgent challenges.

In 2017,听聽became only the third sponsor of the Science Talent Search as a way to help reward and celebrate the best and brightest young minds and encourage them to pursue careers in 中文无码 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 and their schools to $2,000 each to inspire more young people to engage in science.

Program alumni include recipients of the world’s most coveted science and math honors, including 13 Nobel Prizes, 11 National Medals of Science, six Breakthrough Prizes, 21 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships and two Fields Medals.

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中文无码 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,听Science News聽补苍诲听Science News聽for Students, 中文无码 is committed to inform, educate, and inspire. Learn more at聽聽and follow us on聽,听,听聽and Snapchat (Society4Science).

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