Whiz Kids Showcase Research That May Change The World

CLEVELAND, May 12, 2003 - Tomorrow's scientists and 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). Running through May 18, the world's largest pre-college science competition brings together young scientists from approximately 40 countries to share ideas and compete for more than $3 million in awards and scholarships.

Research projects to be displayed this year vary from robots that use sensors to locate people trapped in buildings to a mouse pointer that navigates using sight. The projects, while developed by high school students, often represent significant research that rivals work done at the post-collegiate level.

"The world's most promising young scientists and inventors are gathering in Cleveland to showcase their work and learn from each other," said Carlene Ellis, Intel vice president of diversity and education. "We hope that the spirit of collaboration that is so apparent at the Intel ISEF will be the catalyst that encourages them to keep pursuing ideas and innovations that will change the way future generations live, work and play."

Intel ISEF Background
The International Science and Engineering Fair, sponsored by Intel since 1997, is the world's largest celebration of science, showcasing the world's most promising young scientists and inventors. Student finalists, in grades nine through 12, emerged from a field of approximately one million students who competed in more than 500 regional Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around the world during the past academic year. Major awards include:

• Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award: The top three finalists each receive a $50,000 scholarship and a high-performance computer.
• Seaborg Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) Award: Three individual Best of Category winners will be selected to attend the SIYSS during the Nobel Prize Ceremonies in December 2003.
• Grand Awards: Grand Awards are presented in 14 categories, including the team category. The awards presented include: $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second, $1,000 for third and $500 for fourth. In addition, $5000 and a high-performance computer are presented to the 14 Best of Category winners.
• Intel Foundation Achievement Awards: Selected by a panel of Intel judges, the Achievement Awards are given for outstanding work in any field. The award is $5000 each.

The Intel ISEF has been administered for the past 54 years by Science Service, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages through publications and educational programs. For more information on Science Service and the Intel ISEF, see www.sciserv.org.

Intel's sponsorship of the International Science and Engineering Fair is part of the Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, which is focused on collaborating with educators around the world to improve the quality of science and mathematics education and 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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