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 ā€œNotable Alumni Nominationā€.

Please visit our Regeneron ISEF,Ā Regeneron Science Talent Search,Ā Broadcom MASTERSĀ andĀ suite of Outreach and Equity programsĀ pages to discover the next generation of innovators.

Meet the Changemakers

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Notable alumni headshot Alar Toomre

Alar Toomre

Science Talent Search
1950's
MacArthur Fellowship
Notable Alumni Headshot Natalia Toro

Natalia Toro

Science Talent Search International Science and Engineering Fair
1990's
Roger Tsien - Notable alumni headshot

Roger Tsien

Science Talent Search
1960's
Nobel Prize
Ron Vale Notable alumni headshot

Ron Vale

Science Talent Search
1970's
Lasker Award
Notable Alumni Headshot Afton Vechery

Afton Vechery

Science Talent Search International Science and Engineering Fair
2000's
Notable Alumni Headshot Frank Wilczek

Frank Wilczek

Science Talent Search
1960's
MacArthur Fellowship Nobel Prize
Heidi Williams Notable Alumni Headshot

Heidi Williams

International Science and Engineering Fair
1990's
MacArthur Fellowship
Notable Alumni Headshot Arthur Winfree

Arthur Winfree

Science Talent Search
1960's
MacArthur Fellowship
Notable Alumni - Milford Wolpoff

Milford Wolpoff

Science Talent Search
1960's
Notable Alumni Headshot George Yancopoulos

George Yancopoulos

Science Talent Search
1970's
Notable Alumni Headshot

Gideon Yu

International Science and Engineering Fair
1980's
Feng Zhang Notable Alumni Headshot

Feng Zhang

Science Talent Search International Science and Engineering Fair
1990's, 2000's

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Illustrations of 2023 STS finalists Kamisi Adetunji (left) and Ariella Blackman (right), created by artist Amy Wike.
Illustrations of finalists August Deer, Sophie Zhu and Ozioma Obi
The Top 3 Award Winners at the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search: Neel Moudgal (center)Emily Ocasio (left) and Ellen Xu (right)

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