Only 40 Seniors Across the country reach this milestone
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. congratulate the 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 2023 finalists were selected from 1,949 highly qualified 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. Each finalist is awarded at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000.
Harrison High School senior Ariella Blackman was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist, one of only 40 seniors in the country. She moves on to compete in the Finals Week competition in Washington DC in March. This is the first time a Harrison High School student has been awarded the honor of making it to the finalist round.
High school science teacher and Science Research Program Coordinator shared, “I’m so excited that all of Ariella’s dedication and hard work is being rewarded. As an aspiring astronaut, her project could potentially help humans inhabit Mars. She has an incredible passion for learning and for innovation. She leads by example and helps to inspire our next generation of young scientists in our program.”
Project Title: Alpha Retinal Ganglion Cell Dysfunction Precedes Vascular Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Type 1 Diabetes
Ossining High School, Ossining, NY Joseph Miguel Robertazzi
Project Title: Migration and Magnetism: A Longitudinal Analysis Identifying the Relationship Between the South Atlantic Anomaly and Shifts in Migratory Bird Populations
Congratulations to Byram Hills High School senior Samantha Milewicz on being chosen as a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search! Samantha is one of 40 finalists and will participate in a week-long event in March. These students will compete for more than $1.8 million, with a top prize of $250,000.
Samantha used a novel 3D model that mimics the brain’s protective layer, the blood-brain barrier, to identify a protein involved in tissue damage from traumatic brain injuries. With a combination of several techniques, she demonstrated that inhibiting the production of the protein MMP-9 restores healthy barrier function post-injury, providing insight into this protein’s potential for therapeutic innovation.
Congratulations, Samantha! We wish you continued success in March!
