Encouraging Youth in Scientific Discovery and Innovation
Great ideas start with opportunities. At the Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of
Society for Science & the Public , the world's largest pre-college science
competition, students have a chance to dream and create big ideas like: a better
way to get fresh water to victims of natural disasters, a way to help the blind
and disabled access the Internet, or illustrate ground-breaking mathematical theory.
These innovations, and more than a thousand like them, are on display every year
at Intel ISEF, a global celebration of scientific excellence.
Intel ISEF brings together over 1,500 leading young scientists from more than 50
countries, regions and territories to compete for more than USD 4 million in scholarships
and prizes.
Students' projects encompass a wide range of issues and disciplines, often addressing
issues that have stumped scientists for years. In 2007, more than 20 percent of
the young scientists competing at Intel ISEF either had or had applied for a patent
for their work.
Intel ISEF finalists come from a field of more than 65,000 students who participated
in more than 500 regional Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around the world.
Every year, more than 1,200 science, engineering, and industry professionals volunteer
to travel to Intel ISEF to judge the projects and determine the winners.
Intel ISEF 2008
Students from around the world are in Atlanta to showcase their innovative projects.
