International Science And Engineering Fair

Dutton brings to light competition of national science fair

Author Judy Dutton has taken a seemingly dull subject of science fairs and opened the window of reality by sharing with the reader a fascinating look at what it takes to prepare for — and win — the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in her book “Science Fair Season.”

This Super Bowl of science fairs has tested the minds and hearts of many talented students, and Dutton followed 12 throughout their personal journeys to success and/or failure. These high school students, along with 1,500 others, were trying to earn part of the $4 million in cash and scholarships offered by Intel, and Dutton has done a masterful job of sharing their individual stories of preparation and participation in an interesting way.

Some of the interesting characters in the author's work include:

- A young man obsessed with learning about and harnessing radioactivity who, with the help of a long-distance mentor, scavenged parts from all across the country to build his own personal reactor. He was finally able to do what no one his age had ever done: create a fusion reactor and become part of the nuclear fusion club. His efforts were enough to get him invited to the Intel Fair for a chance at winning some of the prizes offered.

- There is the young woman whose "skin irritation" turned into a full-blown case of the dreaded leprosy. Undaunted by the affliction, she determined to use her experiences as a platform for helping others with the same problem overcome the stigma of the dreaded "Bible disease." Her efforts eventually resulted in an invitation to attend the national science fair.

- And finally, a girl from Parkersburg, W.Va., who took on DuPont Corporation and found she was the object of an FBI terrorist investigation. The studies she made in the area of water purity eventually convinced DuPont and the Federal Government to improve the water purification policies for the town and opened the door for the young woman's entrance into the Intel Science Fair.

These three, along with nine others, comprise a well-told story of the struggles, pains, and joys of the science fair world. Each participant has a unique adventure and Dutton captures the essence of the individual experience with great compassion and excitement.

Dutton's book is not just for those interested in science: it is a great story of young people who do not give up until they have accomplished all they really want to do. "Science Fair Season" is a delightful and uplifting book and will be a great read for all who venture to its pages.

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011 in LA ...

Intel ISEF is one of the ‘Society for Science & the Public’ programs that form the world’s largest science competition for pre-college students. According to the programs, Intel ISEF always had a mission to popularize science and technology. In other words, Intel Corporation and Intel Foundation intends to engage the world community in the development of science and technology. In the end, with a society that understand science and technology, we will change the world to be better. Intel ISEF was attended by over 1500 participants from 65 countries. They must follow a strict selection phase starts from the local level in their area, then go up to the regional, national, and became the national representative to the Intel ISEF. At Intel ISEF, all participants provided spots to display their work to be judged by a jury of doctoral level. Intel ISEF provides more than $ 4 million in awards and scholarships. On that first day all participants were given the opportunity to setup and display his work at the spot provided. The exhibition was held in South Hall, Los Angeles Convention Center . In the evening all participants attend the pin exchange held at the Diamond Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel. Each participant brings a pin or a small souvenir from his/her country and exchanged with the pin of the other participants. In addition to the event aims to get acquainted with other participants, the event also aims to relax the mind of participants before the judged by jury. . Attended by Nobel winners such as Paul Berg (Nobel Prize in Chemistry-1980), J. Michael Bishop (Nobel Fisiologi/Medicine-1989), Martin Chalfie (Nobel Prize in Chemistry-2008), Dudley Herschbach (Nobel Prize in Chemistry-1986), H. Robert Horvitz (Nobel chemistry-2002), Douglas Osheroff (Nobel Physics-1996), Richard Roberts (Nobel Fisiologi/Medicine-1993) . In addition, there were also present the founder of DreamWorks Animation SKG , Jeffrey Katzenberg . DreamWorks had published many animated films like Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. Intel ISEF was opened by the President of the Society for Science & the Public, Elizabeth Marincola, and Paul S. Otellini, President & Chief Executive Officer The event continued with the Special Award Ceremony in the evening. On this night, all sponsors will announce the participants who chosen as the winner of Special Award.

Abstracts, 43rd International Science and Engineering Fair, abstracts of the finalists of the International Science and Engineering Fair held in Nashville, Tennessee, May 10-16, 1992

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