We received the following from on December 18, 2023:
Good morning,
We have had a lot of Regeneron ISEF news recently.
Science Fair: The Series
Science Fair: the Series is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+! As you know, the film crew followed a number of finalists around the country and world as they competed in their local fairs and participated in Regeneron ISEF in Atlanta, GA. This three-part docuseries is a spin-off to the award-winning documentary film Science Fair released in 2018. In addition to Regeneron ISEF and the finalists, you’ll see a few faces that you may find familiar including, Knowledge Chukundi, Ryan Cilsick, Loree’ Harvey, Serena McCalla and Yajaira Torres-De Jesus. The team also traveled to science fairs in Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York and Puerto Rico.
Society alumna Cristina Costantini (ISEF 2004–2005) is Executive Producer and Director of the docuseries, which is already receiving a great reception.
- LA Times — Meet the unlikely TV star who developed a tool to help reduce teen suicide
- New York Times — What to Watch This Weekend: An Upbeat Documentary Series
- Geek Dad — Science Fair: The Series Comes to NatGeo and Disney+
I hope you will take the time to watch the series. (See the trailer here!) We are excited for more of the world to know about the extraordinary young people who participate in Regeneron ISEF.
We’re Heading to Ohio in 2025
Society for Science announced that Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025 will be taking place in Columbus, Ohio. (May 10–16, 2025) ISEF was last hosted in Columbus in 1984, when 581 finalists from seven countries, regions and territories participated in the event. In 2025, that number is expected to jump to nearly 2,000 finalists from more than 60 countries, regions and territories. Learn more here.
Regeneron Commits $34 Million over 5 Years to ISEF
Regeneron is increasing and extending its commitment as the title sponsor of ISEF, with a total investment of approximately $34 million over a five-year period. The renewed sponsorship includes a $10 million increase from its previous commitment level, allowing Regeneron and the Society to raise the top ISEF award, the George D. Yancopoulos Innovator Award, to $100,000 (up from $75,000), the two second place awards, the Regeneron Young Scientist Awards, to $75,000 each (up from $50,000 each) and increase all category awards by 20 percent. This increase will take effect during Regeneron ISEF 2025.Learn more here.
As always, please email if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
—The Regeneron ISEF Team