Hundreds of high schoolers have come to Atlanta to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair — for more than $8 million in prize money — in a kind of science fair Olympics.
Officials tell WABE it’s the first time in five years that the number of female finalists has surpassed men. It’s also the second time since 1950 that the fair has come to Atlanta. But now, the city’s a tech hub with opportunities rivaling Silicon Valley.
Overall more than 1700 next-generation scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and inventors are convening both in-person and virtually — some even competing from Ukraine.
