The Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program
of Society for Science & the Public and the world’s largest
international pre-college science competition, will take place in
Phoenix from May 12 to 17.
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From left: Meghana Bollimpalli, Oliver Nicholls and Dhruvik Parikh celebrate on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the 2018 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public and the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Nicholls, of Sydney, Australia, was awarded first place for designing and building a prototype of an autonomous robotic window cleaner for commercial buildings. Bollimpalli, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Parikh, of Bothell, Washington, received Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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More than 1,800 high school students selected from 423 affiliate fairs
in 80 countries, regions and territories will showcase cutting–edge
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Finalists will compete for approximately $5 million in awards and
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The full list of finalists is available in the event
program. This year, 21 finalists are from the local Phoenix area.
Media must be registered to attend. To register, contact Aparna Paul,
Society for Science & the Public, at apaul@societyforscience.org.
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When: |
Public Exhibition of Projects |
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| Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MST | |||
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Awards Ceremony |
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| Friday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MST | |||
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Who: |
Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science & the Public |
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| Pia Wilson-Body, president of the Intel Foundation | |||
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Where: |
Phoenix Convention Center | ||
| 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 | |||
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“Overcoming the challenges facing our world requires a variety of perspectives – including young minds that understand the value of curiosity and have a deep passion for learning,” said Pia Wilson-Body, president of the Intel Foundation. “By using science and innovation to further our collective understanding of the world, the students at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair are building the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.” |
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“The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair brings together students from different backgrounds, geographic locations and life experiences, demonstrating how these unique perspectives are essential to uncovering solutions to our world’s most intractable challenges,” said Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science & the Public and publisher of Science News. “The amazing ideas showcased here are a testament to the power of science and education to make the worlda better place.” |
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More Info: |
For information on Intel’s commitment to education, visit Intel’s |
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To learn more about Society for Science & the Public, visit its website, |
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