美国The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

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The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the world's largest pre-college science fair competition. Each year, approximately 7 million high school students around the globe develop original research projects and present their work at local science fairs with the hope of winning. Those who do progress to regional, state and national competitions. Ultimately, the select few – 1,500 promising young innovators – are invited to participate in Intel ISEF. At this week-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and math, students share ideas, showcase cutting-edge research, and compete for more than USD 3 million in awards and scholarships.

Rewarding Scientific Discovery and Innovation

At Intel ISEF, awards are based on students’ abilities to tackle challenging scientific questions, use authentic research practices, and create solutions for the problems of tomorrow.

The Gordon E. Moore Award

This “best of the best” honor and a prize of USD 75,000 is awarded to the top Best of Category winner(s) for outstanding and innovative research, as well as the potential impact of the work.

The Intel Foundation Young Scientists Award

Two Gordon E. Moore Award runners-up, selected from the Best of Category winners, are awarded USD 50,000 each.

The Dudley R. Herschbach SIYSS Award

Three finalists are selected to receive all-expenses-paid trips to attend the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS), including attendance at the Nobel Prize ceremonies in Sweden. Recipients must be 18 years old prior to the Nobel ceremony in December.

Intel ISEF Best of Category Awards

Best of Category projects, selected from the competition’s 17 categories, receive USD 5,000 awards from the Intel Foundation. USD 1,000 grants are awarded to the winners’ schools and the affiliated fairs they represent. Best of category winners become eligible for the Gordon E. Moore and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards.

Intel ISEF Grand Awards

The Intel Foundation provides Grand Awards for first, second, third and fourth places in each category. Awards are USD 3,000, USD 1,500, USD 1,000 and USD 500, respectively.

About the Intel ISEF

The Intel® International Science and Engineering Fair® (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, annually provides a forum for more than 1,500 high school students from about 70 countries, regions, and territories to showcase their independent research.

The Intel ISEF is the premiere science competition in the world exclusively for students in grades 9–12. It has grown from the National Science Fair, which was created by Society for Science & the Public (then known as Science Service) in 1950. In 1958, the fair became international for the first time when Japan, Canada, and Germany joined the competition.

Today, millions of students worldwide compete each year in local and school-sponsored science fairs; the winners of these events go on to participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated regional and state fairs from which the best win the opportunity to attend the Intel ISEF. The Intel ISEF unites these top young scientific minds, showcasing their talent on an international stage, enabling them to submit their work to judging by doctoral level scientists—and providing the opportunity to compete for over $3 million in prizes and scholarships.

SSP partners with Intel—along with dozens of other corporate, academic, government and science-focused sponsors—who will provide the support and awards for the Intel ISEF 2012 to be held in Pittsburgh. We are honored that Intel has recently agreed to continue its support as the title sponsor of our Intel ISEF program through 2019.

FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS OF THE INTEL ISEF

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 13-18, 2012

Phoenix, Arizona, May 12-17, 2013

Los Angeles, California, May 11-16, 2014

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 10-15, 2015

Phoenix, Arizona, May 8-13, 2016

Los Angeles, California, May 14-19, 2017

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 13-18, 2018

Phoenix, Arizona, May 12-17, 2019

Participate in Student Research, Reaching the Intel ISEF

To participate in the Intel ISEF, millions of students worldwide must undergo at least one level of competition by participating in a state, regional, or national science fair that is affiliated with the Intel ISEF. The Intel ISEF unites these top young scientific minds, showcasing their talent on an international stage, enabling them to submit their work to judging by doctoral level scientists—and providing the opportunity to compete for over $3 million in prizes and scholarships.

To learn more about Intel ISEF Finalists, their projects, and ideas to help your own research, we invite you to visit:

Our Science Resources section, dedicated to aiding in the support of independent student research

Our collection of videos highlighting the research projects of past Intel ISEF Finalists

The Archimedes Initiative - An effort formed to promote science literacy and increase the number of scientists and engineers in the United States, which includes videos of Intel ISEF Finalists

Participating in a science fair can be a very rewarding experience. It is the culmination of conducting an independent research project and provides valuable feedback as you continue your scientific pursuits. However, careful planning and consideration of the rules to ensure the safety of the student researcher and any research subjects is critical to this success.