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In all, 40 Americans were selected for the finals (Representational image)
The five Indian Americans are Sidhu Pachipala from Texas, Lavanya Natarajan and Ishika Nag from Florida, Neil Moudgal from Michigan and Ambika Grover from Connecticut.
Five Indian-American teens were among 40 finalists in a prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors in the US, who will compete for over USD 1.8 million in prizes.
The Regeneron Science Talent Search, now in its 82nd year, seeks young scientists focusing on a wide range of topics from the space race, the AIDS epidemic to climate change, according to a press release issued by the Society for Science and Regeneron. celebrates and rewards Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday.
Overall, 40 Americans were selected for the finals.
These include Sidhu Pachipala from Texas, Lavanya Natarajan and Ishika Nag from Florida, Neil Moudgal from Michigan and Ambika Grover from Connecticut.
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The press release states that the finalists were selected based on the scientific rigor of their projects and their potential to become scientific leaders who will change the world.
The finalists were selected by a national jury of professional scientists from a pool of 300 scholars announced earlier this month.
Scholars were selected from a pool of more than 1,900 highly-qualified entrants, all of whom completed an original research project and extensive application process.
“We are thrilled to welcome this inspiring and extremely talented class of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News.
“I am sure these exceptional students will follow in the footsteps of many of our accomplished alumni who are at the forefront of their quest for success. The 2023 finalists will apply their leadership, intelligence, creativity and STEM skills to solve our world’s toughest challenges.” Will use
According to a press release, the finalists will compete in a week-long competition in March 2023, during which they will undergo a rigorous judging process that will include other scientific disciplines and compete for more than USD1.8 million in prizes. for is beyond my own research. ,
They will also have the opportunity to interact with leading scientists and share their research during a virtual “public day” event on March 12.
Top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on March 14 in Washington.
The research projects of the 2023 finalists demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge, their commitment to addressing issues important to modern society, and their passion for STEM.
“Congratulations to an extraordinary group of Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 finalists,” said George D. Yankopoulos, co-founder, president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron and 1976 Science Talent Search finalist and top winner.
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