Rye Brook Students Named Regeneron Scholars For 2020

RYE BROOK, NY — Two Blind Brook High School students were among a total of 34 Hudson Valley seniors who were named Scholars (or semifinalists) in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020.

There were 300 students total, selected from the 1,993 students who entered the competition this year. Each of the Scholars will receive a $2,000 reward, and their schools will also receive $2,000.

The local Scholars are:

• Aidan O’Neil, 17, Blind Brook High School, Rye Brook, Project Title: Effect of municipal wastewater effluent on downstream disinfection byproducts and nutrients
• Nicole Rosenzweig, 17, Blind Brook High School, Rye Brook, Project Title: The Impact of a Colic Diagnosis and an Educational Intervention on Adult Caregiving Decisions, Perceptions, and Emotional Responses to a Crying Infant

"Congratulations to all 300 scholars from this year's Regeneron Science Talent Search and welcome to a network of exceptional student leaders and innovators," said Hala Mirza, senior vice president of corporate communications and citizenship at Regeneron. "We are thrilled to recognize and honor these students for the many contributions they are making to the STEM community and our broader society. With such a wide array of interests and high-quality work, we are eager to follow their progress in the years to come."

On Jan. 22, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists. They will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in March, when they will compete for more than $1.8 million in awards provided by Regeneron.

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