2 Baltimore Students Named Regeneron Scholars

BALTIMORE, MD — The Regeneron Science Talent Search has named 300 high school seniors as scholars in the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition. Among them are two from Baltimore schools.

The scholars were selected from a pool of nearly 2,000 applications sent in by 601 high schools in 48 states, two U.S. territories and eligible students living in seven other countries, according to a statement from competition organizers.

Their research skills, academic commitment, innovative thinking and promise as scientists led to their being named Scholars in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019, officials said. Research projects this year cover topics from bioengineering to environmental science to physics.

The 300 scholars selected as finalists represent 38 states, the District of Columbia and two countries. Among the scholars, two students represent Baltimore.

Below are the Baltimore scholars:

Each of the 300 scholars and their respective schools receive a $2,000 award.

"Regeneron congratulates this year’s Science Talent Search scholars, who have applied deep curiosity and rigorous research skills to the important scientific questions of today,” said Hala Mirza, senior vice president of corporate communications and citizenship at Regeneron. “These students are the future leaders of tomorrow and are using innovative thinking to improve our world. We hope their achievements will inspire other young people to engage with STEM.”

Regeneron, a biotechnology company focused on pharmaceuticals, became a sponsor of the competition in 2017. The competition is founded and produced by Society for Science & the Public.

"These amazing young people have demonstrated an exceptional degree of hard work and passion for discovery. We are inspired by their brilliant thinking, and look forward to continue supporting them in their scientific endeavors,” Maya Ajmera, president/CEO of Society for Science & the Public and Publisher of Science News, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to partner with Regeneron to celebrate this year’s Science Talent Search scholars.”

Of the 300 scholars, 40 will be named finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search on Jan. 23.

The finalists will travel to Washington D.C. March 7-13 to compete for more than $1.8 million in awards provided by Regeneron.

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