WASHINGTON, D.C. — Society for Science announced that, as part of Regeneron’s previously announced $150 million title sponsorship renewal of the Science Talent Search, extending its support of Society for Science through 2036, the company will invest $30 million to strengthen the Society’s STEM Outreach Programs. The funding will help educators, schools and community organizations prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators.

Society for Science’s suite of STEM Outreach Programs supports and inspires STEM educators and community organizations to expand access to student research through professional development opportunities, trusted educational resources, funding for classroom research equipment and materials, and grants that increase hands-on STEM learning in communities across the country.

“Scientific talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News. “No student’s future should be determined by whether their school has the right resources or whether they happen to know someone in STEM. Through our STEM Outreach Programs, we partner with educators, students and their schools every day to help close that opportunity gap. We are deeply grateful for Regeneron’s continued partnership, which will enable us to reach even more young people and help ensure that every student has the chance to see a future in science.”

Preparing tomorrow’s scientific workforce and fostering a scientifically literate society begins long before students choose a college major or career. It begins when a teacher encourages a student to ask “why,” when a classroom has the resources to investigate a local issue, or when a community organization creates opportunities to explore climate science or computer programming. By strengthening the capacity of teachers and mentors to support student research, these programs also help students build the skills and experience to pursue increasingly advanced scientific research, including opportunities to participate in competitions such as the Regeneron Science Talent Search and Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. This renewed investment reflects the importance of supporting the educators and organizations creating those moments of discovery.

Today, the Society’s STEM Outreach Programs reach thousands of educators and students across the country:

• Science News Learning serves more than 18,000 educators.
• The Advocate Program has supported 439 educators in mentoring more than 9,100 students.
• The High School Research Teachers Conference has prepared more than 2,100 educators to bolster their research programs.
• STEM Research Grants have invested $885,000 in schools through 407 educators.
• STEM Action Grants have awarded more than $1.7 million to 193 nonprofit organizations expanding STEM opportunities in communities nationwide.

“At Regeneron, we believe the future of scientific discovery depends on investing in the entire STEM ecosystem — the teachers, schools and community organizations that shape a student’s path long before they enter a lab or begin their careers,” said Christina Chan, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Regeneron. “We believe that rigorous science research in high school is a strong indicator of a student going on to pursue a STEM career. By supporting Society for Science’s STEM competitions and outreach programs, we’re helping to cultivate exceptional scientific talent who have the potential to shape our future.”

Building on more than a decade of partnership, Regeneron’s renewed investment will help Society for Science empower educators and broaden access for future generations of students to pursue original research and discover their potential as scientific leaders. Regeneron is also the title sponsor of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest high school science competition, bringing its total commitment to Society for Science to more than $300 million from 2017 to 2036 — part of the Company’s broader STEM-Fueled™ commitment to advancing the next generation of scientific innovators.

About Society for Science
Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Founded in 1921, the Society is best known for its award-winning journalism through Science News and Science News Explores, its world-class science competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its STEM Outreach Programs, which help educators and community organizations inspire students through authentic scientific learning and research. Society for Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to informing, educating and inspiring. Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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