Nearly 1,700 of the brightest high school students from around the world are heading to Columbus this week to compete in the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025. The event, marking its 75th anniversary, will take place from May 11-16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and is recognized as the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition.
Participants from the United States and various other countries will present research addressing critical societal issues, including natural disasters, mental health, and disease prevention.
The competition will award nearly $9 million in prizes, with top winners receiving between $75,000 to $100,000 each to further their research…