Notable Alumni

Innovators. Explorers. Scientists.

From Nobel laureates to entrepreneurs and inventors, the Society for Science has an extraordinary community of alumni who embody the principles of science and engineering research, leadership, innovation and global impact in their careers long after competing in our storied science research competitions.

These alumni underscore the critical importance of the Society’s programs — which encourage and celebrate young scientific talent and its potential — and tell the story of our history.

In celebration of the Society’s centennial, these impressive changemakers were selected based on their professional accomplishments and lasting contributions to advancing science and improving the world in which we live. We look forward to adding alumni in the years that follow.

We hope you explore this list, draw inspiration from their journeys and share your story as a past competitor.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another alumna/us to be considered for the website, please email alumni@societyforscience.org with the subject line “Notable Alumni Nomination”.

Please visit our Regeneron ISEF, Regeneron Science Talent Search, Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC and suite of STEM Outreach programs pages to discover the next generation of innovators.

Meet the Changemakers

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The biggest impact it had on my life was that without the experience [of winning STS], I might have given up. It gave me the confidence to persevere and motivated me to learn a lot more.

Natalia Toro

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The best part of the competition was the relationships that I developed with the other competitors. Under this pressure cooker, you make connections quickly and they were long lasting.

Thomas Rosenbaum

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As a daughter of non-scientists...my participation in the ISEF helped ignite my interest in a career in science and engineering.

Dianne Newman

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I promised myself I’d get into the International Science and Engineering Fair so I could experience this again.

Paul Maddon

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Congratulations to Connor Hill and the top winners of the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search! These remarkable young scientists — chosen from more than 2,600 applicants, the largest pool since 1967 — represent the future of discovery. (L-R) Edward Kang, Connor Hill and Iris Shen: the top 3 winners of the 2026 Science Talent Search

March 10, 2026

Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026 recognizes America’s top young scientists

2026 Science Talent Search Finalist Mythreya Dharani with their project at Public Day, March 8, 2026,

March 10, 2026

STS Public Exhibition Day brings D.C. community together at the Conrad Hotel

Rivka Lipkovitz placed fifth in the STS 2025 competition.

March 8, 2026

Rivka Lipkovitz, STS 2025 fifth place winner, is still following the numbers

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