STEM-Fueled™: Our Future Depends on the Next Generation of Innovators

Regeneron

November 1, 2025

STEM is driving progress across every part of society — from the technologies that help us work smarter and faster, to the breakthrough medicines that help us lead healthier lives, to the innovations that help our planet thrive. In the U.S. alone, one in four¹ workers has a STEM-related role, and the demand is only rising. Employment in STEM fields is projected to grow more than 8% by 2034², adding nearly 900,000 new jobs in the U.S. — triple the pace of other fields.

Yet even as the world is counting on the next generation of innovators, many students are underprepared, and their teachers lack the resources to nurture future STEM leaders. Fewer than one third³ of U.S. high school graduates meet college readiness benchmarks in STEM subjects, and more than half⁴ of U.S. states report a deficit in qualified STEM teachers. As a science-led company, we at Regeneron know we have a responsibility to ensure future innovators have the opportunity, tools, and support to solve the world’s greatest challenges.

“At Regeneron, we believe the future of science depends on sparking curiosity, cultivating potential, and unlocking opportunities for the next generation of innovators,” said Christina Chan, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs. “With more than 90% of our community investments dedicated to strengthening the STEM ecosystem, we strive to inspire and fuel bright young minds — including those who haven't always had opportunities within reach — to become tomorrow’s STEM leaders.”

Introducing STEM-Fueled™

For more than a decade, Regeneron has invested in STEM programs that ignite opportunities for students, teachers, and communities.
STEM-Fueled represents our collection of longstanding programs and partnerships that strengthen the STEM ecosystem — fueling future scientific innovators to pursue bold ideas and advance world-changing solutions.

This comes to life across three focus areas:

Creating pathways by ensuring that students have the resources, mentorship, and real-world experiences to pursue careers in STEM;
Championing educators by equipping them with the critical resources needed to empower future scientific innovators;
Celebrating science by recognizing and rewarding emerging leaders who have the potential to shape our future.

Why is STEM Important to Regeneron?

For National STEM Day 2025, we asked Regeneron leaders who help advance this work to share why STEM-Fueled is essential to our company, our communities, and our future.

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“We engage students at every stage of their STEM journey — from elementary school to high school and through to postdoctoral research. We’re not just lighting that initial spark; we’re keeping it burning through mentorship, opportunity, and real-world experience so they can pursue careers in STEM and change the world.”

Linnea Texin, Executive Director, Corporate Responsibility

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“It requires a village to nurture talent and reach students — including teachers, communities, parents, and beyond. When we invest in this network and in students’ full journey, we can nurture their interest and development in STEM.”

Potoula Stavropoulos, Senior Director, Social Impact

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“Having experienced the power of STEM programs both as a participant and a mentor, I’ve seen how transformative they can be. They changed my own life, and I’ve made it my mission to open doors for young people and give them the same exposure that inspired me.”

David Glass, Vice President, Research, Aging/Age-Related Disorders

"We may not know when or where the next Einstein will emerge, but we do know that brilliance thrives when nurtured. That’s why we are committed to investing in students pursuing STEM fields, providing them with the support and guidance they need to succeed on their journey."

Lyndon Mitnaul, Executive Director, Research Initiatives, Regeneron Genetics Center

"Success to me is seeing the spark ignite in a student’s eyes as they experience STEM. It’s hearing them say ‘That program was the turning point for me — it opened the door to STEM and gave me the confidence, skills, and passion to chase my dreams.’ It’s about inspiring the next generation to dream big and believe in their limitless potential."

Amanda D’Agnese, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

“To me, success means continuing to advance our mission by opening the doors of STEM to more students and ensuring they have access to meaningful experiences that inspire them to become the scientists and innovators who discover what’s next.”

Wanda Sharif, Senior Scientist

Looking Ahead

Since 2020, we have brought more than 3 million STEM experiences to students through Regeneron-supported programs, and we aren’t slowing down. As we look ahead, we will continue to advance STEM-Fueled to inspire, equip, and propel the next generation of innovators who will change our world.

References

The STEM Labor Force: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers. U.S. National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). May 30, 2024. Accessed October 14, 2025. https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20245/#utm
Employment in STEM Occupations. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. August 29, 2024. Accessed October 14, 2025. https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/stem-employment.htm
Science and Engineering Indicators 2023: The State of U.S. Science and Engineering. National Science Board. 2023. Accessed October 14, 2025. https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb202331
STEM Teachers Needed. Melanie Olmstead. March 12, 2024. American Board. Accessed October 14, 2025. https://www.americanboard.org/blog/stem-teachers-needed/?utm

STEM-Fueled™: Our Future Depends on the Next Generation of Innovators

Introducing STEM-Fueled™

Why is STEM Important to Regeneron?

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