Congratulations to Kelly Qiang and Sophie Zhang (pictured below) for being named been in the top 300 scholars in Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Regeneron Science Talent Search (@Society4Science #RegeneronSTS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. A listing of the 300 scholars can be found here. Approximately 2,000 students entered the competition this year.

We are so proud of both girls for their accomplishments. Each one of them will receive $2000, and High Technology High School will also receive $2000 to use towards STEM-related activities.

Both girls have the potential to be named as one of 40 finalists, who each receive $25,000 and are invited to Washington, DC for the final competition in March. The top prize for the most promising emerging STEM leader in the United States is $250,000. The top 40 finalists will be announced on Wednesday, January 23rd.