Five Indian-American teenagers are set to compete for more than USD 1.8 million in awards at a prestigious science and maths competition for high school seniors in the US.
This comes after they were chosen by a national jury of professional scientists, based on the candidates’ scientific rigour and their potential to become world-changing scientific leaders.
With this, the five Indian-Americans – Siddhu Pachipala from Texas, Lavanya Natarajan and Ishika Nag from Florida, Neel Moudgal from Michigan and Ambika Grover from Connecticut, are now among the 40 finalists at the competition.
A press release issued by the Society for Science and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said Regeneron Science Talent Search, which is now in its 82nd year, celebrates and rewards young scientists focused on a wide range of topics that range from the space race, the AIDS epidemic to climate change.
According to the press release, finalists will participate in a week-long competition in March 2023, during which they will undergo a rigorous judging process that goes beyond their own research to encompass other scientific disciplines.
They will also have an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and share their research during a virtual ‘Public Day’ event on March 12.
“We are thrilled to welcome this inspiring and highly talented class of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists,” Maya Ajmera, president and CEO, the Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News told PTI.
“I am certain these extraordinary students will be following in the footsteps of our many accomplished alumni who are at the forefront of breakthrough discoveries. The 2023 finalists will be using their leadership, intellect, creativity and STEM skills to solve our world’s most intractable challenges,” she said.
The top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on March 14 in Washington, the release stated.
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