Aaron Li ’24 Named Top 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar

 

With this recognition, Aaron becomes the second NA student to reach this level of the competition, earning the accolade for his project “The Dynamics of a Neutrally Buoyant Particle in Laminar Flow.”

“I am honored to have been named an STS scholar,” Aaron says. “It’s thrilling that STS recognizes the potential for my work to make a meaningful contribution to the field of computational fluid dynamics, and I eagerly anticipate delving deeper into the subject. I’m so grateful for the encouragement and support I’ve received from my teachers, mentors, friends and family throughout this project.”

Aaron’s physics teacher, Drew Kesler, was also named a 2024 Teacher of Merit for his support and encouragement of Aaron’s work. 

“Many students can launch themselves into things that I struggle to understand, and that’s pretty exciting, especially when they’re still in my class,” says Drew.

Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the nation who are exploring and developing solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars and teachers were selected from 2,162 applicants from 555 high schools in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and six American and international high schools overseas.

For Aaron’s and Drew’s accomplishments, Newark Academy will receive a combined total of $4,000 to be used toward STEM-related activities.