Yes, Regeneron STS and ISEF have a significant connection:1
- Regeneron is the title sponsor of both competitions. This means that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals provides substantial funding and support for both the Science Talent Search and the International Science and Engineering Fair.2
This sponsorship creates a direct link between the two programs, even though they have distinct formats and focus on different aspects of student scientific achievement.
Here's how the connection plays out:
- Shared Goal: Both programs are supported by Regeneron because they share a common goal: to encourage and recognize young people's interest and talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
- Increased Visibility: Regeneron's sponsorship brings increased visibility and prestige to both competitions, highlighting the importance of pre-college science education.
- Potential Overlap: While the competitions are different, students can participate in both with the same research project if it meets the requirements of each.3 This allows students to gain recognition through different avenues and showcase their work to a wider audience.
In essence, Regeneron's involvement as the title sponsor of both STS and ISEF strengthens the overall ecosystem of science competitions for high school students, promoting scientific inquiry and innovation among the next generation of scientists and engineers.
