While the 2025 Science Talent Search scholars are deeply engaged in their research, they also make time to participate in a range of activities such as advocacy, nonprofit work or inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. The sky’s the limit for these exceptional innovators. Read on to learn about some of the diverse projects and initiatives these students are involved in outside of research.

Society for Science and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. congratulate the 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

Society for Science proudly announces the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

Snapshot of the 1999 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge

Society for Science announces the 2024 STEM Action Grant Recipients. A total of $320,500 will be awarded to 66 impactful groups across 22 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. These grants will expand opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in STEM, including those who identify as a race or ethnicity underrepresented in STEM, women, people with diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and students who are economically disadvantaged.

In 2023, Shanya Gill clinched the prestigious Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND (Aspiring Scientists Creating Exciting New Discoveries) Award at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC). Her achievement not only garnered attention within the scientific community and by the media, but also captured the interest of the U.S. Fire Administrator. Just last week, 12-year-old Shanya Gill, hailing from San Jose, California, along with her father, Binny Gill, received a special invitation to visit the U.S. Fire Administrator’s office (USFA), where they met with distinguished figures like Lori Moore-Merrell and other senior leaders. During the visit, they engaged in discussions about fire suppression, Shanya’s innovative work on fire safety, and had the opportunity to tour the National Emergency Training Center campus and memorials.