Schreiber senior Ben Moses was one of the 300 students recognized as top scholars in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
The 2026 scholars were selected from over 2,600 applicants, being among the most competitive in the program’s history. Regeneron selects students for outstanding research, leadership, academic dedication, community engagement, and promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their independent research projects.
Schreiber’s Research Program is a highly selective, three year program, where students have the opportunity to partake in independent research projects of their choosing, in math, social science, or science. Students also have the opportunity to submit their research to several competitions, with Regeneron STS being one of the many.
Moses, a student in the Math research program, worked on a project entitled Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Among Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer, which examined the mental health outcomes of individuals diagnosed with cancer before age 40.
“My project was inspired by a passion for both mental health and cancer research/advocacy, as well as my interest in statistics. My project was about the rates of depression and anxiety among individuals diagnosed with early cancer, and I found that this group had elevated levels of symptoms of both compared to the general population,” said Moses.
As part of the program, students complete an intensive summer internship going into their senior year, working alongside professional researchers. Moses completed his internship at Northwell Health, where he worked under the mentorship of epidemiologist Dr. Daniel Hagen and psychologist Dr. Haley Cook.
“We are thrilled to see Benjamin receive this well-deserved national recognition. His research project is a testament to the innovation and commitment to excellence we strive to nurture at Schreiber. We look forward to seeing the impact he will undoubtedly make in the scientific community,” said Principal Dr. Kathyrn Behr on the district’s website.
As a top scholar, Moses will receive a $2,000 award, with Schreiber receiving an additional $2,000 to support continued excellence in STEM education. On Jan.21, the Society for Science will announce 40 finalists from this group of scholars, who will compete for over $1.8 million this March.
Moses expressed his gratitude to his mentor, Ms. Tina Gallagher, as well as his classmates for their mentorship and support, while advising future students to make sure they are passionate about their research.