Intel Media Alert

Young Inventors Showcase Ideas That May Change the World

What: Tomorrow's inventors arrive in Cleveland today to present ideas for improving national security, enhancing space shuttle tile design and bettering the lives of the disabled -- all part of the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). As the world's largest pre-college science competition, the Intel ISEF brings together young scientists from 36 countries to share ideas and compete for more than $3 million in awards and scholarships.

When: A public exhibition of Intel ISEF student projects will be held May 15 and 16 with an opportunity for photographers and print and broadcast journalists to speak with finalists.

Media Events: Public exhibition:
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday;
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday

Grand Awards Ceremony: 1:30 - 4 p.m. Friday
Cleveland Convention Center
500 Lakeside Avenue

Media are invited to attend education events throughout the week:

Tuesday, May 13
Excellence in Science and Technology Panel, a presentation by Nobel Prize and Draper Engineering Award-winners on working in the world of science and engineering: 3 - 5 p.m., Cleveland Convention Center, Music Hall.

Wednesday, May 14
Global Trends in Science and Math Education, hosted by Leon Lederman, 1988 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics: 10 - 11 a.m., Emanuele Room, Hyatt Regency

Thursday, May 15
Astronaut Panel: 3 - 5 p.m., Cleveland Convention Center, Music Hall
Discussion featuring current and retired U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut


RSVP: Intel ISEF office, (216) 858-7058

Contact: Tami Casey, (408) 838-0918 or tami.casey@intel.com
Jason LaDuca, (917) 620-5948 or jason_laduca@nyc.cohnwolfe.com

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