Advancing STEM Researching Teaching (ASRT)
ASRT Made Possible by Support from
Regeneron and ZEISS
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to seven FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, all of which were homegrown in our laboratories.
Regeneron is committed to creating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career pathways in ways that ensure diversity, equity and opportunity for all students. We believe that scientists are the world’s heroes, and behind every great scientist are passionate, dedicated and highly-motivated teachers who make all the difference in their education and career trajectory. Regeneron invests in improving the skills of science educators and creating opportunities for hands-on science research for students.
ZEISS is one of the world leading manufacturers of optics and optoelectronics, including microscope products for research, quality assurance, and education. In addition to excellent light-/ion- and electron microscopes, ZEISS also manufactures a diverse range of fluorescence optical sectioning systems, high-resolution x-ray microscopes, and acquisition and analysis software. Established in 1847 in Jena, Germany by Carl Zeiss, the company has a long-standing social commitment to supporting science, education, and social institutions worldwide. Today, these principles, devised by the physicist and co-founder, Ernst Abbe, are central to the mission of the Carl Zeiss Foundation, the sole owner of ZEISS AG and Schott AG.
Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the North American sales and service center for ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions, a world-leading manufacturer of light, X-ray and electron microscope systems,
and is committed to supporting STEM Education
and scientific research opportunities for high school students nationwide.