The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fairopens in new window (ISEF)—the world’s largest international pre-college STEM research competition—was held in May 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Owned and produced by the Society for Scienceopens in new window, Regeneron ISEF provides a platform for the best and brightest young scientists to showcase their science, technology, engineering, or math research. This year, nearly 1,700 finalists from more than 60 countries, regions, and territories competed for more than $9 million in awards and scholarships. Those finalists earned the opportunity to compete at Regeneron ISEF by doing well in their local science fair.
As a Special Awards Organization, APA granted seven awards to the best projects representing psychological science. During a week of intense judging, a panel of psychologists selected the top projects and celebrated the accomplishments of these students.