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Forty of the Nation's Most Promising Young Scientists Named Finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018
Finalists were selected from a pool of highly qualified entrants based on their projects' scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientific leaders. The finalists will travel to
"The Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists are tomorrow's scientific leaders, and their projects address some of the most urgent challenges we face as a society. Our world has no greater or more important resource than these bright young minds," said
"This year's Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists are some of the best and brightest young scientists and mathematicians in our country," said
Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018 Fast Facts
- The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018 finalists are from 31 schools in 15 states. Just to be an entrant in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, students must have completed an original research project and extensive application process. Students who undertake this process are recognized for their dedication to the pursuit of STEM fields.
- Forty finalists were selected from 300 scholars and more than 1,800 entrants based on the originality and creativity of their scientific research, as well as their achievement and leadership both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Finalist projects cover disciplines of science including behavioral and social sciences, bioengineering, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, computational biology and bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, environmental science, genomics, mathematics, medicine and health, physics, plant sciences and space science.
- Finalists' research includes an algorithm for alleviating vehicular traffic delays; using artificial intelligence to identify biased language in social media; and a three-year investigation into the effects of an insecticide on a bee population.
- For a list of this year's finalists, visit https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts-2018-finalists.
About the Regeneron Science Talent Search
The Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of
In 2017, Regeneron became only the third sponsor of the Science Talent Search, increasing the overall awards distribution to better reward the best and brightest young minds. Through its 10-year,
Program alumni include recipients of the world's most coveted science and math honors, including 11 National Medals of Science, five Breakthrough Prizes, 18 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, two Fields Medals and 13 Nobel Prizes.
Learn more at https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts and https://medium.com/regeneron-science-talent-search.
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Established in 1921, the Society is a nonprofit whose vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate and inspire. Through its world-class competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Broadcom MASTERS, and its award-winning magazines,
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