Alumni Special Award Committee - Society for Science

Two finalists running toward the stage at the Regeneron ISEF 2023 awards ceremony

Alumni Special Award Committee

Become a part of our inaugural Alumni Special Award Committee to fund, judge, and award one or more student finalists at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio.

As an alumnus, you know what it was like to compete as a student – and now you have the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at ISEF while having a crucial impact on a new generation of science leaders.

Ways to Participate

ISEF 2024 Los Angeles - Special Awards Ceremony - SAO Awards

Fund the Award

Help us fund cash awards to one or more student finalists selected by our judging committee. Every contribution goes toward recognizing the brightest young minds in STEM.

The Finalist Exhibit Hall at Regeneron ISEF 2022.

Set Criteria and Screen Projects

Join our committee to drive additional donations, set judging criteria for this year’s awards, and short-list projects for in-person judges to evaluate.

ISEF 2024 - International Science and Engineering Fair - Judges - Los Angeles CA

Participate In-Person as a Judge

We are seeking Alumni Special Award Judges to join us on the exhibition floor in Columbus, Ohio on May 13 and May 14, 2025, to interview and judge student projects.

Thank you for supporting the innovators of tomorrow.

“Participating in the International Science and Engineering Fair changed the trajectory of my life. Doing the work taught me how to think, how to persist, and how to present. Competing set me on a course to attend a great university and ultimately, to become an entrepreneur.”

– Anna-Katrina Shedletsky (ISEF 2003 & 2004; STS 2004)