Regeneron Science Talent Search
If you’ve participated in serious science fairs you’ve probably heard of Regeneron Science Talent Search - arguably the most prestigious, and certainly one of the most prestigious, science competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of high school students submit original research findings in areas of serious Science research. Regeneron STS is an incredible place to show off your science work, and also to begin the journey toward becoming a scientist. It’s a serious and time-consuming undertaking, so if you are keen you need to start thinking and planning in the first two years of high school!
“The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Since 1942, alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes, eleven National Medals of Science and two Fields Medals. Annually, approximately 2,000 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Regeneron Science Talent Search recognizes 300 students as scholars and awards their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards. Regeneron STS is owned and produced by the Society for Science & the Public.”
Each year, nearly 1,900 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the most promising scientists among the nation’s high school seniors.”
How do I get started? Click here.
How do I expand this narrative arc? There are a number of other prestigious, often paid research internships available to high school students that may even be able to help you advance your Regeneron research:
Children’s Health Research Internship at Colorado Children’s Hospital
HOT TIP: Most teens compete to win, but Regeneron STS is about so much more: it’s an opportunity for you to engage in a major, long-term research process requiring intensive mentoring by teachers and third-party scientists. It’s an incredible way for you to show that you have the persistence and the discipline to engage in a rigorous and long-term project. It’s also a fabulous way to develop a mentoring relationship with a teacher or other adult.