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High School Seniors Win $1.8 Million at Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 for Innovative Scientific Research on Artificial Intelligence, Cancer Metabolism and Mathematical Optimization

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The 2024 finalists demonstrated extensive scientific knowledge through research and interviews while showcasing their commitment to addressing societal issues, passion for discovery, noteworthy leadership and community involvement.

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  • The 2024 finalists demonstrated extensive scientific knowledge through research and interviews while showcasing their commitment to addressing societal issues, passion for discovery, noteworthy leadership and community involvement.
  • This knowledge sheds light on what these algorithms are “thinking,” which can help make them more effective, fair and safe.
  • “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News.
  • In total, Regeneron awarded $3.1 million in prizes through the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, including $2,000 to each of the top 300 scholars and their schools.

Labroots to Host the 6th Annual Bioprocessing Virtual Event Series on April 3rd, 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

YORBA LINDA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific networking website and producer of educational virtual events and webinars, is thrilled to announce the 6th Annual Bioprocessing Virtual Event Series, scheduled for April 3rd, 2024. This free, day-long online event will bring together experts and enthusiasts from around the globe to delve into the latest advancements and topics in bioprocessing.

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  • YORBA LINDA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots , the leading scientific networking website and producer of educational virtual events and webinars, is thrilled to announce the 6th Annual Bioprocessing Virtual Event Series , scheduled for April 3rd, 2024.
  • This free, day-long online event will bring together experts and enthusiasts from around the globe to delve into the latest advancements and topics in bioprocessing.
  • Labroots leverages the Chati virtual event platform to offer an interactive, immersive educational digital experience.
  • Participants can use the official hashtag #LRbioprocessing to follow the conversation and connect with other members in the Bioprocessing community!

Labroots Announces its 8th Annual Laboratory Automation Virtual Event, Scheduled on March 20, 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

YORBA LINDA, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website, offering premier, interactive virtual events and webinars, is delighted to host its 8th annual Laboratory Automation online event on March 20, 2024. This free event brings together thousands of research scholars, scientists, and laboratory personnel from leading academic and industry institutions under a virtual roof to explore scientific disciplines with sessions spanning microfluidic and microscale technologies for automation, automation and emerging methods, lab automation with cutting-edge tools, LIMS and other automation software, and analytics for high-throughput and high content assays.

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  • YORBA LINDA, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots , the leading scientific social networking website, offering premier, interactive virtual events and webinars, is delighted to host its 8th annual Laboratory Automation online event on March 20, 2024.
  • The insightful agenda encompasses leading-edge advancements aimed at automating and accelerating research, and amplifying efficiency in the lab.
  • A lively Q&A session, following the presentation sponsored by Automata titled, "How to Prepare for Lab Automation."
  • Participants can use the official hashtag #LRlabauto to follow the conversation and connect with other members in the Laboratory Automation community!

High School Seniors Win $1.8 Million at Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 for Innovative Scientific Research on Artificial Intelligence, Cancer Metabolism and Mathematical Optimization

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) announced that Achyuta Rajaram, 17, of Exeter, NH, won the top award in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2024, America's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

Key Points: 
  • This knowledge sheds light on what these algorithms are "thinking," which can help make them more effective, fair and safe.
  • "Congratulations to the winners of this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search," said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News.
  • The Regeneron Science Talent Search empowers young people who are passionate about innovation and using scientific discovery to contribute to improving our world.
  • In total, Regeneron awarded $3.1 million in prizes through the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, including $2,000 to each of the top 300 scholars and their schools.

Society for Science Fuels Innovation with $110K in Educator Grants, Transforming Classrooms for Student STEM Research

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

These educators will be receiving the STEM Research Grants in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by Society for Science and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for STEM-related equipment.

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  • These educators will be receiving the STEM Research Grants in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by Society for Science and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for STEM-related equipment.
  • "Congratulations to the 41 recipients of this year's STEM Research Grants.
  • These grants serve as a catalyst in classrooms across the country, igniting student curiosity and exposing learners to tangible, real-world applications of STEM.
  • Over the past several years, the Society has remained steadfast in its dedication to propelling STEM education forward by providing classrooms with improved research equipment.

Top 40 High School Scientists in Prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search to Compete for $1.8 Million in Awards

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 40 finalists in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search , the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

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  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 40 finalists in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search , the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
  • "We applaud this dynamic group of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists on their impressive achievement,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News.
  • The top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on March 12, streamed live from Washington D.C.
  • In total, more than $3 million in awards will be distributed throughout the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Top 40 High School Scientists in Prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search to Compete for $1.8 Million in Awards

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 40 finalists in this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

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  • Regeneron Science Talent Search Showcases Exceptional Young Leaders with Innovative Ideas in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
    TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 40 finalists in this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search , the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
  • "We applaud this dynamic group of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists on their impressive achievement," said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News.
  • The top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024 winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on March 12, streamed live from Washington D.C.
  • In total, more than $3 million in awards will be distributed throughout the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Nation's Oldest and Most Prestigious High School STEM Competition Names Top 300 High School Scientists, Selected for Achievements in Innovation and Leadership

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science (the Society) today announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. 

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  • The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar.
  • The 300 scholars hail from 196 American and international high schools in 36 states and China.
  • "We received a record-breaking number of applications this year; interest in this prestigious competition is at an all-time high.
  • I am truly impressed by the quality of the projects and the ingenuity that each student brings to the competition.

Regeneron Commits $34 Million Over Five Years to Continue to Sponsor the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

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Monday, November 13, 2023

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (Society) today announced that Regeneron is increasing and extending its commitment as the title sponsor of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest high school science and engineering competition, with a total investment of approximately $34 million over a five-year period.

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  • Each year, over 175,000 students compete in the Society's 400 affiliated high school science fairs around the world.
  • Top winners earn the right to compete at Regeneron ISEF where nearly 1,600 finalists, half of whom are young female scientists, are judged in 22 different categories.
  • The renewed sponsorship builds on Regeneron and the Society's long-standing partnership to advance STEM education, including through Regeneron's $100 million, ten-year commitment to the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious high school science and mathematics competition.
  • These high school science competitions play a pivotal role in directing high school students towards STEM careers.

Thirty Exceptional Young Scientists Named Finalists in Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science today announced the 30 finalists in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation's premier middle school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition. The Thermo Fisher JIC, a program of Society for Science, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the grand challenges of the future.

Key Points: 
  • The Thermo Fisher JIC, a program of Society for Science, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the grand challenges of the future.
  • Thermo Fisher's sponsorship of the Junior Innovators Challenge continues its longstanding commitment to widespread and equitable access to STEM education.
  • "I applaud the top 30 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator Challenge finalists!
  • "Congratulations to these 30 finalists, who demonstrate a talent and passion for scientific inquiry that's far beyond their years," said Dr. Karen Nelson, Chief Scientific Officer, Thermo Fisher Scientific.