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13 Indian American students named Regeneron Science Talent finalists
Each finalist will receive at least $25,000, with the top 10 awards ranging from $40,000 to $250,000.
This year’s finalists conducted research in a wide range of fields, tackling critical global challenges such as species migration, early detection crop protection, low-cost pest management, disease diagnosis using AI, and cancer therapies.. / Society fopr Science
Thirteen Indian American students have been named among the top 40 finalists in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the United States’ oldest and most prestigious science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition for high school seniors.
Now in its 84th year, the Regeneron STS—run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Society for Science—recognizes outstanding young minds who demonstrate exceptional scientific talent and leadership. The finalists were chosen from a pool of nearly 2,500 entrants and 300 top scholars, reflecting the competition's rigorous standards.
Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science, praised the finalists, stating, “We celebrate this exceptional group of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists for their outstanding achievements. These young people represent the future of innovation. By nurturing the next generation of scientific and engineering leaders, we are investing in a stronger economy and a better tomorrow, fueled by scientific and technological breakthroughs.”
This year’s finalists conducted research in a wide range of fields, tackling critical global challenges such as species migration, early detection crop protection, low-cost pest management, disease diagnosis using AI, and cancer therapies.
George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., co-founder and president of Regeneron, emphasized the competition's impact, recalling his own experience as a top winner in 1976. “Participating in the Regeneron – then Westinghouse – Science Talent Search was a moment of revelation for me — it opened my eyes to the possibility of using science to improve lives,” he said. “I see that same potential to transform our world in these finalists.”
The finalists will compete from Mar.6-12, 2025, in Washington, D.C., for more than $1.8 million in awards. Each finalist will receive at least $25,000, with the top 10 awards ranging from $40,000 to $250,000. In total, more than $3 million in awards will be distributed across the competition.
Finalists will also present their research to the public on Mar.9, both in person and virtually. The winners will be announced at a live-streamed awards ceremony on Mar.11.
Each finalist's school will receive $2,000 to support STEM education, highlighting the competition’s emphasis on fostering future scientific talent.
The Indian American finalists are:
Laasya Acharya, 17, William Mason High School, OH – Focus on AI-based crop disease detection.
Vidya Ambati, 17, Albemarle High School, VA – Research on haloperidol’s role in reducing arthritis risk.
Prisha Prakash Bhat, 17, Plano East Senior High School, TX – Genetic modification of rice for drought and arsenic tolerance.
Ishana Chadha, 17, Commack High School, NY – Study of neuronal migration in brain development.
Vishwum Kapadia, 17, University School, OH – Predicting outcomes for heart valve repair patients.
Hrithik Ketineni, 17, Westview High School, OR – Development of a quantum algorithm for logic circuit optimization.
Vivek Malik, 17, Hackley School, NY – Characterization of Plexin D1’s role in immune response regulation.
Atreya Manaswi, 19, Orlando Science Middle/High School, FL – IoT-based honey bee pest management system.
Siddharth Nirgudkar, 17, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, MA – AI-driven predictive modeling in resource-limited settings.
Thanush Patlolla, 17, William G. Enloe High School, NC – Nuclear model development using electron scattering data.
Yash Ranjith, 18, Westmont High School, CA – Modeling pollution spread with neural networks.
Akilan Sankaran, 17, Albuquerque Academy, NM – Exploration of pilot-wave dynamics in physics.
Sandeep Sawhney, 18, Herricks High School, NY – Cancer therapy research using DNA-based crystals.
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