Intel Honors Excellence In Science Teaching

Winning Teachers Hail from Argentina, Japan, Ukraine and United States

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 22, 2004 - Intel Corporation today announced the winners of the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Excellence in Teaching Award. The winning high school teachers are from Argentina, Japan, Ukraine and the United States. The award recognizes high school math and science teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching using project-based learning, and provides an opportunity for them to share their winning methods with teachers from all around the world during the Intel ISEF Educator Academy in Portland, Ore.

These five teachers will each receive an all-expense paid trip to Intel ISEF 2004 in Portland May 9-14, as well as $3,500. Each winner will also have an opportunity to meet with Intel Foundation representatives to request up to $10,000 in funding for a proposal to replicate their program ideas in additional schools. The Intel ISEF is the world's largest pre-college celebration of science, showcasing the most promising young inventors and scientists from about 40 countries.

"The Intel Excellence in Teaching Award rewards science teachers for their enthusiasm and provides an opportunity for the teachers to share best known methods with their peers," said Wendy Hawkins, director of education for Intel. "Dedicated teachers add magic to the education formula and encourage students to excel."

To be considered for the Intel Excellence in Teaching Award, entrants submit a description of their respective teaching methods and a proposal for implementing these methods with a larger community of teachers. The entries are judged on the current results of the method and the potential to benefit teachers and students in their community. Applicants must also demonstrate dedication to students, a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching.

Teacher Overview
Maria Adela Moyano de Burt teaches biological sciences at Escuela de Comercio Republica de Panama, a high school in Concepcion City, Tucuman Province, Argentina. Her successful program titled "Technological - Scientific Thought Challenge" unites students, community and professional volunteers from universities and industry to work on research projects in the environmental and behavioral sciences. The goal of the program is to bring solutions to help improve the quality of life in a vulnerable Argentine community. Recent projects include the creation of day houses to assist old people, specialized health care centers and a drinkable water distribution system. Moyano de Burt hopes to develop and expand the program to other communities.

Akihiko Shindo teaches at Okayama Ichinomiya Senior High School in Okayama, Japan. In 2002, the school was appointed as a "Super Science High School" by the Japan Ministry of Education for its development of integrated science and mathematics education. Shindo has developed a four-day short-term science camp for high school students with the theme of "harmony between scientific technology and nature." He introduces scientific method fundamentals in high school that are traditionally taught only at the university level. He helps students pursue authentic research topics and develop scientific research skills to better prepare them for a university education. Shindo intends to exchange information and share his implementation strategy with other Japanese teachers.

Paul Pshenichka teaches physics at the Chernivtsi City Lyceum #1, in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. He established a Youth Scientific Society known as "Quasar" to unite the research of students with scientific advisors and research support. Students from the program participate in Ukrainian national and international scientific conferences and competitions. Pshenichka is co-author of the physics textbook"Physics: A Step in the Next Century." Through journal articles and conferences, he hopes to share their program with lyceum administrators across Ukraine.

Roberta Tanner, who teaches physics at Loveland High School in Loveland, Colo., developed a "Microcomputer Projects" class to allow students the chance to experience the world of engineering and electronics. Students design, build, program and troubleshoot their own electronic projects, and learn mathematics, circuitry and programming. Project complexity increases each year as students build on accomplishments from previous years. She reports that students at all performance levels experience success in her course. Tanner wrote her own preliminary textbook and hopes to make the refined textbook and teacher manual available as part of a professional development course for other teachers.

Wafa Khalil, who teaches science at MAST Academy High School in Miami, developed an integrated science course and curriculum entitled, "Energy for Sustainability: Solar Energy and Alternative Resources." Students apply the scientific method, design and construct original prototypes, and investigate global energy consumption and the related socio-economic and environmental implications. Khalil is writing a textbook for her course which has been approved by the Florida Department of Education. She plans to replicate her program that encourages participating students to become more aware of their use of energy and other natural resources.

Background
Intel's sponsorship of the Intel ISEF is part of the Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, collaboration with educators around the world to improve the quality of science, mathematics, engineering and technology education to help students develop the higher-level thinking skills they need to participate and succeed in a knowledge-based economy. For more information, visit www.intel.com/education.

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