Vivek Malek, a student from the Hackley School in Tarrytown, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Malek will now compete against 39 other high school seniors from 16 states for a share of nearly $2 million in awards.

The competition includes a weeklong event from March 6 through March 12, where finalists will showcase their scientific research and undergo rigorous judging.

The announcement of the winners will take place on March 11 in Washington, D.C.