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Long Island's Regeneron Scholars

March 9, 2021

Teen's research into childhood cancer earns finalist spot in national contest

Meet Lucy Zha, 17, a senior at The Wheatley School in the East Williston district, who is one of two Long Island finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition.

LI student advances to national finals with research into drinking water

Meet Justin Shen, whose Regeneron Science Talent Search project focused on how amino acid in green tea can reduce toxicity in water pollutants. 

Catching up with 3 former LI science contest finalists

All competed at a high level in the prestigious event and won big scholarships — and here's where they are now.  

Regeneron scholars are essential scientists

Regeneron scholars will be key to understanding the world around us.

Two Nassau students named finalists in Regeneron competition

Lucy Zha, of The Wheatley School, was honored for her research on the impact of plant-based chemicals on cancer cells. Justin Shen, of Jericho High School, focused on how amino acid in green tea can reduce toxicity in water pollutants.

Long Island has 41 scholars in Regeneron science competition

Five Nassau school systems had multiple scholars, including five students each from John F. Kennedy High School and Syosset High School.

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