Intel Corporation recognized 40 U.S. high school seniors as finalists in
the Intel Science Talent Search 2013, a program of Society for Science &
the Public and the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college
science competition.
The Intel Science Talent Search encourages students to pursue ambitious
scientific questions and develop skills to solve the problems of
tomorrow. Participants are judged on their original scientific research
and their achievement and leadership, inside and outside the classroom.
The 40 finalists will compete in Washington, D.C. from March 7-13 for
$630,000 in awards. The top winner will receive $100,000 from the Intel
Foundation.
“This year’s Intel Science Talent Search finalists are presenting a wide
range of research, from optimizing algae oil for biofuel to developing a
new treatment for blood cancer,” said Wendy Hawkins, executive director
of the Intel Foundation. “It’s exciting for the future of innovation
because the U.S. needs these 40 high school seniors, and others like
them, to question, explore and help solve some of the world’s greatest
challenges.”
Society for Science & the Public, a nonprofit membership organization
dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education, has
owned and administered the Science Talent Search since its inception in
1942.
“We commend the 40 Intel Science Talent Search finalists on their
successes so far and look forward to watching them progress not only
during the finals in Washington, but also during their future careers,”
said Elizabeth Marincola, president of Society for Science & the Public.
“They showcase how a background in science, technology, engineering and
math education can provide insight into solutions for the future.”
Intel Science Talent Search 2013 Fast Facts
The Intel Science Talent Search 2013 finalists are from 40 schools in
21 states.
Among the 40 finalists, there is an equal gender distribution with 50
percent males and 50 percent females.
California and New York represent over 30 percent of this year’s
finalists.
Finalist projects are distributed among 16 categories, including
bioengineering, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, physics and
space science, behavioral and social sciences, and plant science.
These 40 finalists were narrowed down from 300 semifinalists and more
than 1,700 entrants.
Finalists will gather in Washington, D.C. for a week-long event from
March 7-13, during which they’ll undergo a rigorous judging process and
meet with national leaders. In past years, this has included a visit
with the president of the United States, interaction with preeminent
scientists and display of their research to the public at the National
Geographic Society. Top winners will be announced at a black-tie gala
awards ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 12.
Young innovators chosen to participate in the Science Talent Search over
the past 72 years have gone on to receive some of the world's most
prestigious honors. For example, Science Talent Search alumni have gone
on to win seven Nobel Prizes, two Fields Medals, five National Medals of
Science, 11 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships and even an Academy Award
for Best Actress.
Intel has sponsored the Intel Science Talent Search for 15 years.
Because Intel views education as the foundation for innovation, Intel
and the Intel Foundation have invested more than $1 billion over the
past decade, and Intel employees have donated close to 3 million hours
toward improving education in more than 60 countries.
This is the first year that Intel Science Talent Search entrants,
semifinalists and finalists will receive digital badges recognizing and
rewarding their achievements in independent scientific and engineering
research. Digital badges promote informal modes of education and provide
recognition and credentialing for achievements beyond the classroom.
Learn more about the badging initiative at http://badging.societyforscience.org.
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company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the
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