2020 Annual Report

Society for Science hosted the virtual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May, inviting the scientific community to come together in a celebration of science and engineering.

VIRTUAL REGENERON ISEF ATTENDANCE

18,523

Preparing Our Fair Network for 2021 Emergency Need and COVID-19 Transition Fund

131 registrants

Society for Science established the Affiliated Fair Emergency Need and COVID-19 Transition Fund in 2020 to help ensure that science fairs around the world would be able to host competitions in 2021, while keeping students, judges and their families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fairs in the Society’s affiliated fair network had the opportunity to apply for a one-time grant of up to $10,000. In 2020, the Society gave $236,000 to 40 science fairs to be used toward things such as setting up virtual platforms, tech equipment, IT support, student outreach and mailing expenses. The Affiliated Fair Emergency Need and COVID-19 Transition Fund is sponsored by Broadcom Foundation, Regeneron and Siegel Family Endowment.

countries, regions and territories

VIRTUAL REGENERON ISEF WEEK INCLUDED

88

70

4 Nobel

distinguished speakers

colleges, universities, educational institutions and scientific organizations

laureates

I was stunned by how impressive virtual Regeneron ISEF was. It is almost impossible to believe that it was created on a short timeline. My favorite part is that it was designed to have the look and feel of an in-person conference.” GABI FARNHAM Bartlesville District Science Fair Director, Oklahoma “

REGENERON ISEF FINALISTS

1,369 1,064 317 56 finalists affiliated fairs projects

51% 49%

male finalists

female finalists

136 danced in the opening ceremony video

countries, regions and territories

REGENERON ISEF’S VIRTUAL LOBBY The virtual lobby served as the gateway to every element of Regeneron ISEF, from the finalist exhibit hall to the panel discussions.

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