2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists on stage at the gala at theat the National Building Museum

2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search Postponed

The Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search (originally planned for March 5-11 in Washington, DC) until this summer out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19 and in order to prioritize the health and safety of everyone who attends our events.

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Regeneron STS 2020 Top 40 Finalists Announced

The Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals are proud to announce the top 40 finalists in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious STEM competition. Click here to view the list of top 40 finalists. Additionally, the top 300 Scholars were announced on January 8, 2020. Congratulations to these remarkable future leaders in STEM and their supportive schools.

Congratulations to the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars.

Regeneron STS 2020 Top 300 Scholars Announced

The Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals are proud to announce the top 300 scholars in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious STEM competition. Click here to view the list of top 300 scholars.

The Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Science and Mathematics Competition

Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.

Each year, nearly 1,900 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the most promising scientists among the nation’s high school seniors.

How to Compete:

Official Rules

FAQ

Application Requirements

Awards

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Recent Winners

Highlights from 2019

The 2019 Regeneron STS Finalists Week was action packed.  Meet the finalists, take a peek behind the scenes at Public Day, and share the excitement of the awards gala in our highlights video. For more detailed information, view the 2019 Winners’ Press Release

Important Dates

STS Application Open

June 1-November 13, 2019

Top 300 Scholars Announced

January 8, 2020

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Top 40 Finalists Announced

January 22, 2020

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Finalists Week in Washington, D.C.

Postponed

Public Exhibition of Projects

Postponed

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Winners Announced at Awards Gala

Postponed

Amber Yang, 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search

“The Science Talent Search is arguably the most reputable science competition for high schoolers in the entire world.”

Carol Bauer, 1942 Westinghouse Science Talent Search

“At the time, majoring in engineering was a daring choice. My experience with the Westinghouse Science Talent search gave me the confidence to make this decision.”

George Yancopoulos, President and Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron, 1976 Westinghouse Science Talent Search

“The legend was that these were the kids who would go on to do amazing things, make inventions, win Nobel Prizes.”

From the Society Blog

Anaiah Thomas, STS 2020 finalist

Young Changemakers: Regeneron STS finalists are social entrepreneurs and leaders

Sumathi and Simon, now and then.

How two scientists’ love of science (and each other) led them to help thousands

The top 10 winners of the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019.

Five questions with the winners of the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019

Our Sponsor: Regeneron

In 2016, Regeneron made a generous commitment to serve as the exclusive partner for the Science Talent Search through 2027. Together, we are helping the nation identify, encourage and reward talented high school seniors in their pursuit of excellence in science, math, engineering, and medicine.
National Leadership Council

STS Alumni

Science Talent Search alumni have gone on to receive some of the world’s most esteemed academic honors, including 11 National Medals of Science, five Breakthrough Prizes, 18 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, two Fields Medals, and 13 Nobel Prizes. They have founded top science-based companies and invented groundbreaking new medical treatments.

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