Alina Bengert-Lombardi has volunteered at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for the past ten years. We sat down with Alina, who shared some of her experiences and favorite memories from over the years.

Middle School student, Shriya Tailor, received the Lemelson Early Inventor prize for developing a prototype for her “Solar Energy Station” invention.

Middle school student, Anna Kilponen, received the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize for creating a water resistant face mask.

About Kevin: Kevin is Executive Vice President, Research and Development for Jasper Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing and commercializing safer conditioning agents to allow for expanded use of curative therapy with stem cell transplants and gene therapies. He is also an adjunct professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. In previous roles, Kevin served as Chief Medical Officer at NextCure and Vice President and head of antibody clinical development at Incyte. He joined Incyte from AstraZeneca, where he was Senior Medical Director, overseeing global medicines development in oncology. Kevin began his biopharma industry experience at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he led early development programs and was responsible for authoring and managing first-in-human clinical trials.

As a veteran educator and Lead Advocate, Reshawndra Hutchins-Trapp is is preparing the next generation of STEM leaders.

Karthika Hariprasad was recognized as a Lemelson Early Inventor for developing an environmentally friendly disposable glove.

Broadcom MASTERS finalists designed gliders in a virtual space during a challenge hosted by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Alumni celebrated 10 years of the Broadcom MASTERS over Zoom, listening to speakers discuss topics ranging from succeeding in high school to sustainability and public health.