TJHSST Student Named Finalist in 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Ray Zhang, who attends Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), has been named a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search. He is among 40 finalists announced today from a group of 300 scholars.
Zhang’s project is: Biofilm Composition in Clinical Isolates of Fungal Fusarium and Development of a Multi-Targeted Antifungal Treatment To Inhibit Proliferation.
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS), a program of the Society for Science & the Public, is the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition.
Each of the 40 finalists will receive a minimum $25,000 award and be invited to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists, and compete for awards, including the top award of $250,000. Winners will be announced on March 11.