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Group of students holding certificates on stage at a Regeneron Science Talent Search awards event.

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Board Honors 2026 Regeneron Scholars

On Thursday evening, Legislators celebrated 22 Westchester County high school students who were named 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholars, including two finalists, selected from a national pool of 2,600 applicants.

The students were chosen as part of a highly competitive group of 300 semi-finalists and finalists in one of the nation’s most prestigious science and mathematics competitions, now in its 85th year. Alumni of the Regeneron Science Talent Search include Nobel laureates, MacArthur Fellows, and recipients of the National Medal of Science. Two Westchester scholars are among the 40 finalists who will travel to Washington, D.C. in March to present their research and compete for the top prize of $250,000.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals hosted the annual STS Scholars ceremony at its Tarrytown headquarters, recognizing outstanding students from 12 Westchester high schools. Legislators presented Certificates of Merit to Scholars from their districts, highlighting the students’ innovation, discipline, and commitment to scientific research. The scope and quality of the projects reflect the County’s strong academic culture.

Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) said, “Each year, these students raise the bar for academic excellence. Their achievements reflect not only their own talent and determination, but also the vital support of families, teachers, and school communities. Congratulations to all.”

Westchester County’s 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars:

  • Ardsley High School: Khushi Karthikeyan*, Serina Tomioka
  • Byram Hills High School: Max Charney, Lindsay Coady
  • Briarcliff High School: Elias Malionek
  • Horace Greeley High School: Warren Fu, Kevin Guo, Brady Wang
  • Harrison High School: Noelie Roxane Boquet Couderc, Emily Ann Salemo
  • Ossining High School: Summerville Beckford
  • Pelham Memorial High School: Emily Walch
  • Edgemont High School: Vasu Jain, Ananya Shah
  • Scarsdale High School: Sonja Xie, Shuyue (Linda) Zhang
  • Westlake High School: Elizabeth Lilian Singh
  • Yorktown High School: Jashvi Desai*, Siddharth Nair, Willa Olson

*Finalists (pictured below)

Students holding certificates pose with adults at a Regeneron Science Talent Search recognition event.