Rachel Myers

Rachel was the Society’s Communications Associate from September 2021 to July 2023. She contributed to blog writing and media pitching. Rachel came to the Society from Reno, Nevada where she worked as a news producer and weekend assignment manager for the local CBS affiliate, KTVN 2 News. There she produced several hours of breaking news coverage during the 2020 Downtown Reno riots, covered the 2020 Presidential and local elections, and kept the community informed during wildfire seasons and the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic. Rachel received her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. During college, she worked as Student Content Editor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.

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2022-2023 Lead Advocate Cecilie Prine is pictured with her middle school students outside during a field trip.

Helping Hands: A Lead Advocate helps students harness STEM resources

Society for Science President and CEO, Maya Ajmera and Regeneron President, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, George Yancopoulos answer questions at the 2023 Regeneron STS scholar event.

Discussing the importance of STEM ambassadorship with the Regeneron STS Scholars

Upper left photo depicts a green rock collection, upper right image depicts a District of Columbia Ambulance, lower left image depicts a wood working station and wooden furniture, lower right image depicts a United States passport in front of travel books.

Regeneron STS 2023 top 40 finalists love STEM, traveling and tackling challenges

Four photos in a collage. Upper left image is a scuba diver under water, upper right image is a ping pong ball and paddle on top of a ping pong table. Lower left image features four different colored Pokemon cards, lower right image is a diagram of a cross section of a human brain.

From the lab to the stage, the Regeneron STS 2023 Top 300 Scholars are ready to change the world

Mushrooms grow out of a leaf-covered log in a dark forest. Photo is from Creative Commons, no credit needed

Fungi could be the next eco-friendly packaging

The 2022 top 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalists gathered for a picture on George Mason University's campus in between challenges.

Broadcom MASTERS tackle quantum physics and Parkinson’s disease at George Mason University

2022 Broadcom MASTERS Finalists posed for photos with the Broadcom MASTERS bear at the photo booth during the project showcase.

Sharing an excitement for research and innovation at the Broadcom MASTERS Project Showcase

Middle School student Keertana Jillella stands in front of her poster board, displaying her research project, HawkEYE, which she received the Lemelson Early Inventor prize for.

Preventing Snakebites: How one young innovator is using STEM to lessen snake encounters

2022 Middle School Research Teachers Conference Keynote speaker Laura Smith-Velazquez speaks to educators.

How embracing failure can help students succeed in STEM

The top 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalist are interested in a number of extracurricular activities including (clockwise) gardening, golfing, photography and equestrian.

Broadcom MASTERS top 30 finalists stay busy outside of STEM

A surfer catches a wave on a lightly colored surfboard while wearing a wet suit.

A young innovator is using STEM to keep surfers safe from sharks

A four photo grid featuring images that represent the Broadcom MASTERS Top 300. Clockwise: 4-H symbol of four Hs in a four leaf clover, two people fencing, a violin and sheet of music, a robotic car.

Broadcom MASTERS Top 300 thrive in STEM, sports and service