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13 Indian American Students Named Finalists in 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search

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Thirteen Indian American students have been named among the 40 finalists in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS).

Thirteen Indian American students have been named among the 40 finalists in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). They were chosen from a group of 300 scholars and 2,162 entrants, the largest applicant pool since the 1960s. These finalists represent 39 schools across 16 states.

In a statement released on January 23, 2025, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and the Society for Science emphasized the importance of fostering STEM education. They noted that this year’s finalists undertook research projects addressing a broad spectrum of critical topics, showcasing their diverse expertise and dedication to solving some of society’s most urgent challenges.

“Congratulations to this year’s remarkable finalists. 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,” said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron, who was a top winner in 1976.

Courtesy: SocietyforScience

“We celebrate this exceptional group of Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists for their outstanding achievements,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News. “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.”

Finalists will compete in Washington, D.C., from March 6–12, 2025, for over $1.8 million in awards, with a chance to interact with leading scientists and present their work to the public. The top 10 winners, receiving awards of up to $250,000, will be announced on March 11. In total, more than $3 million in awards will be distributed, with every finalist earning at least $25,000. The awards ceremony on March 11th will be streamed live from Washington D.C.

Indian American Finalists:

Laasya Acharya, Age: 17, William Mason High School, OH

Project Title: Implementing a Novel Multimodal Neural Network Approach Using Dynamic Hyperparameter Selection Within an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Early Detection of Crop Diseases

Vidya Ambati, Age: 17, Albemarle High School, VA

Project Title: Haloperidol Inhibits Inflammasome Activation via the Novel Receptor LAMTOR1 and Reduces the Risk of Rheumatoid and Gouty Arthritides

Prisha Prakash Bhat, Age: 17, Plano East Senior High School, TX

Project Title: Genetic Augmentation of Oryza sativa To Increase Drought and Arsenic Tolerance Through Overexpression of Aquaporin Genes

Ishana Chadha, Age: 17, Commack High School, NY

Project Title: Understanding Neuronal Migration in Brain Development: The Role of Oligophrenin1 in Modulating Radial Migration of Pyramidal Neurons by Interaction With Pacsin2

Vishwum Kapadia, Age: 17, University School, OH

Project Title: Change in Dicrotic Notch Index Predicts Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Mitral Regurgitation

Hrithik Ketineni, Age: 17, Westview High School, OR

Project Title: Quantum Algorithm for Exact Minimal Exclusive-OR Sum-of-Product Minimization and Reversible Synthesis

Vivek Malik, Age: 17, Hackley School, NY

Project Title: Novel Characterization of Plexin D1’s Role in Regulating the Macrophage Immune Response

Atreya Manaswi, Age: 19, Orlando Science Middle/High School, FL

Project Title: Year 5: Engineering a Novel IoT Trapping System With a Multiple Linear Regression Model Toward Eco-Friendly, High-Efficacy and Low-Cost Honey Bee Pest Treatment and Management

Siddharth Nirgudkar, Age: 17, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, MA

Project Title: Contextualized Transfer Learning: Transforming Heterogeneity Into Predictive Power With Generative Latent Structures in Resource-Limited Settings

Thanush Patlolla, Age: 17, William G. Enloe High School, NC

Project Title: Development of a Finite-Nuclear Model Based on Comprehensive Electron Scattering Data With the Use of Numeric Atom-Centered Orbitals

Yash Ranjith, Age: 18, Westmont High School, CA

Project Title: Modeling Pollution Spread With Obstructions Using Physics-Informed Neural Networks

Akilan Sankaran, Age: 17, Albuquerque Academy, NM

Project Title: From Walking to Tunneling: An Investigation of Generalized Pilot-Wave Dynamics

Sandeep Sawhney, Age: 18, Herricks High School, NY

Project Title: Gallium-Mediated DNA Tensegrity Triangle-Based Crystals: A Novel Prototype Facilitating Gallium Cancer Therapy

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