Lucienne Keyoung Named 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar

Manhasset Public Schools is proud to congratulate Lucienne Keyoung on being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar by the Society for Science. She is among just 300 high school seniors nationwide to be selected for this prestigious science and mathematics competition.

Lucienne was recognized for her project, “Tunable Morphology of Zero-Waste Cellulose Nanofiber Hydrogels via a Novel Gelatin-Mediated Ice Inhibition Mechanism for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Remediation.”

“Being named a Regeneron Scholar is an extraordinary accomplishment and a reflection of Lucienne’s intellectual curiosity, perseverance and commitment to meaningful scientific research,” said Dr. Richard Roder, principal of Manhasset High School. “This prestigious recognition places her among the most promising young STEM scholars in the world and highlights the dedication and expertise of our outstanding science educators who support and inspire students every day. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and excited to see the impact she will continue to make.”

According to the Society for Science, scholars are selected based on their “outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original, independent research projects, essays, and recommendations.”

Each Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar receives a $2,000 award, along with an additional $2,000 to support science and research at their high school.

From this select pool of scholars, 40 finalists will be announced on Jan. 21. These students will compete for more than $1.8 million in awards during a week-long competition in Washington, D.C., in March.