Senior named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Congratulations to Lin Zheng ’26 for her recent accomplishment. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. This honor places Lin among the top 300 STEM students in the United States.
By Ian Dinkins, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Lin Zheng ’26 has been named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. This honor places Lin among the top 300 STEM students in the U.S.
"Initially, I was hesitant to apply for Regeneron STS because I understood both the time commitment and, statistically, my chances. I ultimately decided to go for it, and I spent this previous summer running experiments in a lab," Lin said. "My independent study this semester was working on my paper and application, which consisted of many forms and essays, and I ended up working right up until the deadline.
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Lin Zheng ’26 has been named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. This honor places Lin among the top 300 STEM students in the U.S.
"Initially, I was hesitant to apply for Regeneron STS because I understood both the time commitment and, statistically, my chances. I ultimately decided to go for it, and I spent this previous summer running experiments in a lab," Lin said. "My independent study this semester was working on my paper and application, which consisted of many forms and essays, and I ended up working right up until the deadline.
Scholars were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original, independent research projects, essays and recommendations.
Scholars’ research projects cover 20 categories, from Animal Sciences to Space Science. Other students chose to focus on areas such as Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science. The top 5 categories among scholars’ projects this year are:
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Medicine and Health
- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Now in its 104th year, Society for Science has played a significant role in educating the public about scientific discoveries as well as in identifying future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. This year marks the 85th Science Talent Search and its growing legacy of championing scientific curiosity and empowering young people who are driven to make our world better.
School News
List of 3 news stories.
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USN Evening Classes offers mahjong for parents, Middle Schoolers
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Travel grant takes naturalist to Galápagos Islands
Read MoreThe Helen Meador Summer International Fellowship funded a summer of professional development in South America for Lower School Naturalist Carrie Riley. Through this profound experience, she said she plans to bring these lessons into her teaching, grounding her voice in wonder, joy, and a commitment to protecting the natural world, which she loves. -
Vissepó’s 'Fantastical Views' creates space to connect
The impact of USN’s Art Department is not confined to art studios in the Christine Slayden Tibbott Center. Students often engage with art in ways that transcend traditional classroom learning, such as at the opening reception for artist Yanira Vissepó's “Fantastical Views.”Read More
Athletics News
List of 3 news stories.
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HS athletics recaps for September 11-17
Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.Read More -
MS athletics recaps for September 11-17
Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.Read More -
MTB Race #2 Report - Rockabilly Ridge Trails, Oakfield, TN
The MTB team returned to the the twisty trails of tranquil Oakfield, TN on Sept 13th to take part in the second race of the season, as part of the 5-race series hosted by the NICA/TICL League.Read More
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