2026 Regeneron STS Scholars from Washington State!
Society for Science announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The Regeneron Science Talent Search provides students a national stage to present original research and celebrates the hard work and novel discoveries of young scientists who are bringing a fresh perspective to significant global challenges. The 300 scholars and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each.
Scholars were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original, independent research projects, essays and recommendations. The 300 scholars hail from 203 American and international high schools in 34 states, Washington D.C. and China.
Congratulations to our Washington State selected Regeneron STS Scholars! We are proud of you and your accomplishment!
Allie Blocher, Age: 18
The Lakeside School, Washington
Project Title: Clinical Validation of a Novel $50 Multiple-Pinhole Optometer for Globalizing Vision Testing: Accommodation Bias Drives Dual-Target Innovation
Srishti Boral, Age: 17
Eastlake High School, Washington
Project Title: Computational Design of Small-Molecule Activators of the AtlA Autolysin To Induce Internal Cell Death in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Tyler Cale Johnson, Age: 18
Governor John R. Rogers High School, Washington
Project Title: Shape-Shifting Flight: Exploring the Aerodynamic Performance of a Novel Trailing Edge Variable-Camber Morphing Wing System Implemented in a Flying Wing UAV
Leo Lian, Age: 18
Lake Washington High School, Washington
Project Title: Bridging the Justice Gap for Pro Se Civil Rights Plaintiffs: AI-Assisted Complaint Drafting Guided by Analysis of 3,750 Federal Cases
Christina Xinyi Liu, Age: 18
The Lakeside School, Washington
Project Title: Applying Explainable AI To Understand How Stellar and Planetary Parameters Impact Exoplanet Habitability
Aditya Sengupta, Age: 17
Bellevue High School, Washington
Project Title: ForeCAT: Advancing Clear Air Turbulence Prediction for Aviation Safety With Atmospheric Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Spatiotemporal Weather Data
We applaud your achievement!