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| Intel STS 2008 Event Summary Page |
In March, 2008, forty of the nation's most promising young scientists and mathematicians met in Washington, D.C., to compete in America's oldest and most prestigious pre-collegiate science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS).
Winnowed from a pool of over 1,600 applicants, each of these 40 high school seniors - representing 35 schools in 19 states - made the final cut by demonstrating innovation, intellect, and perseverance through original research projects in science or mathematics.
Projects at this year's competition included: an examination of the relationship of nicotine to breast cancer and chemotherapy efficacy; an economics study of the cross-influence of public and private funding for Iowa's public libraries; and the design and construction of affordable microbial fuel cells potentially capable of generating clean water and energy anywhere.
During their week in D.C. at the Intel Science Institute, the finalists participated in a rigorous judging process, including presenting their research to panels of distinguished scientists and fielding tough questions from these judges. The students also had the opportunity to present their work to the public at the National Academy of Sciences, visit key sites in the nation's capital, and rub elbows with Nobel Laureates and other dignitaries, including President Bush.
Here is a look at their week in pictures.
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