Senior named top science scholar for AI and cardiac research
Ethan Thomas '25 was named one of the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025, the nation’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors. Thomas, who submitted a project entitled "ConFormer: A Novel Collection of Deep Learning Models To Assist Cardiologists in the Assessment of Cardiac Function," was recognized in a January 8 announcement for outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as a STEM leader. The 300 selected students hail from some 200 American and international high schools and homeschools in 33 states, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Malaysia and Switzerland.
Last May in Los Angeles, Thomas claimed fourth place at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in the Robotics and Intelligent Machines division for his research on artificial intelligence and the early detection of cardiovascular disease. The Regeneron Science Talent Search provides students a national stage to present original research and celebrates the hard work and novel discoveries of young scientists who are bringing a fresh perspective to significant global challenges. The winners and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each.
Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.