Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025 Awards More Than $1.8 Million to High School Seniors for Innovative Research on Classifying Celestial Objects, Treating a Rare Muscle Disease and Solving a Long-Standing Math Problem

$250,000 top award goes to Matteo Paz in America's longest running and most distinguished science and math competition TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

and Society for Science (the Society) announced that Matteo Paz , 18, of Pasadena, California , won the top award of $250,000 in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search , the U.S.'s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.



Now in its 84 th year, the competition celebrates and rewards young innovators who are applying their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) talent and leadership skills to push the boundaries of discovery and address today's pressing challenges. Forty finalists, including Matteo, were honored this evening during an award ceremony at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C , where they were awarded more than $1.

8 million in prizes for their groundbreaking research, exceptional problem-solving skills and potential to shape the future of STEM. "Congratulations to the winners of this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search," said Maya Ajmera , President and CEO, Society for Science and Executive Publisher, Science News. "The remarkable creativity and dedication of these students bring renewed hope for our future.

Driven by their ingenuity, these young scientists are developing groundbreaking solutions that have the potential to transform our world and propel society forward." The Regeneron Science Talent Search provides a national platform for high school seniors to showcase original, innovative STEM research that proposes novel solutions to real-world issues. Finalists are evaluated for their scientific rigor, originality, critical thinking, leadership potential and commitment to drive meaningful impact across crucial STEM fields.

"The Science Talent Search changed my life. At my high school, STS winners were treated like star athletes, and I never imagined I would belong in such an amazing group of kids who were operating at a whole different level than I had ever seen," said George D. Yancopoulos , co-Founder, Board co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron and a 1976 Science Talent Search finalist and top winner.

"The experience of competing in STS and being named a top winner gave me the confidence to devote my life to science. So, congratulations to this year's finalists and winners, you are America's best and brightest. I hope this moment inspires you to push boundaries, challenge assumptions and use your brilliance to change the world.

" Other top honors from the competition include: All other finalists received $25,000 . All 40 finalists join a distinguished group of Science Talent Search alumni, many of whom have gone on to achieve world-changing careers in STEM, with some earning esteemed honors, including the Nobel Prize, National Medal of Science, and MacArthur Fellowship. In total, Regeneron awarded $3.

1 million in prizes, including $2,000 to each top scholar and their school. Learn more about Regeneron Science Talent Search at https://www.societyforscience.

org/regeneron-sts/ and learn about all their research projects at our Virtual Public Showcase. For media resources, visit https://www.societyforscience.

org/2025-regeneron-science-talent-search-media-kit About Society for Science Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Established in 1921, Society for Science is best known for its award-winning journalism through Science News and Science News Explores, its world-class science research competitions for students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its outreach and equity programming that seeks to ensure that all students have an opportunity to pursue a career in STEM. A 501(c)(3) membership organization, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate and inspire.

Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science).

About Regeneron Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in development, most of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.

Regeneron believes that operating as a good corporate citizen is crucial to delivering on our mission. We approach corporate responsibility with three goals in mind: to improve the lives of people with serious disease, to foster a culture of integrity and excellence and to build sustainable communities. Regeneron is proud to be included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Civic 50 list of the most "community-minded" companies in the U.

S. Throughout the year, Regeneron empowers and supports employees to give back through our volunteering, pro-bono and matching gift programs. Our most significant philanthropic commitments are in the area of science education, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) .

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Media Contacts Joseph Brown , Regeneron 386-283-1323, [email protected] Gayle Kansagor , Society for Science 703-489-1131, gkansagor@societyforscience.

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