A Fresh Perspective On Science At Intel ISEF

Young Inventors Present Innovative Research on World Issues

PORTLAND, Ore., May 10, 2004 - The next generation of brilliant thinkers arrive in Portland, Ore., today armed with research they hope will improve the lives of people around the world.

These high school students provide original viewpoints that can only be seen at the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) presented by Applied Materials. The research covers a broad array of advanced topics such as Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), robotics and Mars exploration. Other projects are oriented toward providing solutions for everyday problems, such as a device engineered to wake up drowsy drivers and software that helps reduce emergency room wait times by speeding the admission process. Nineteen percent of the students have obtained or are in the process of obtaining a patent.

"The Intel ISEF is more than a science competition -- it's an investment in the next generation of scientists and engineers," said Wendy Hawkins, director of education at Intel. "It's a privilege to be involved with this talented group of young people and to support their interest in science and technology, which we hope will lead them to further explore ideas that may someday change the world."

Intel ISEF Background
The International Science and Engineering Fair, sponsored by Intel since 1997, is the world's largest pre-college science competition showcasing the world's most promising young scientists and inventors. The Portland event, which runs from May 10-14, will bring together more than 1,300 young scientists in grades nine through 12 from approximately 40 countries to share ideas and compete for more than $3 million in awards and scholarships.

The student finalists who will compete this year in Portland emerged from a worldwide field of several million science fair participants during the past academic year. These finalists went on to compete with over 65,000 students at more than 500 regional Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around the world to win the right to compete at the Intel ISEF.

The finalists will compete for a wide range of awards, including:

Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award: The top three finalists each receive a $50,000 scholarship.

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.

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, $5,000 and an Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology-based notebook 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 awards are $5,000 each.

The fair has been administered for the past 55 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 about Science Service and the Intel ISEF, visit www.sciserv.org.

Intel's sponsorship of the Intel ISEF is part of the Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, a sustained commitment - in collaboration with educators and government leaders worldwide - to help today's students prepare for the demands of tomorrow. Intel is focused on helping to integrate technology effectively into the education process and to help improve science, mathematics, engineering and technology education.

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