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Outstanding High School Scientists Named Semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search
Wednesday January 12, 2:30 pm ET
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Jan. 12, 2005--
Three hundred outstanding young scientists were named semifinalists today in the
Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS), earning $600,000 in total awards for
themselves and their schools. Often considered the "junior Nobel Prize," the
Intel Science Talent Search is America's oldest, most highly regarded pre-college
science competition and heir to six decades of science excellence.
"As a U.S. citizen, I am troubled by the performance of typical
American students in science and mathematics when compared to their
peers around the world," said Craig Barrett, Intel CEO.
"But each year at the Intel STS, we have the opportunity to discover
and celebrate the accomplishments of 300 bright young students from
across the country. These students have developed a deeper
understanding of science through the process of research and discovery.
They demonstrate the critical skills necessary to drive innovation and
competitiveness in America."
Over the past 64 years, STS alumni have been the recipients of
more than 100 of the world's most coveted science and math honors
including Nobel Prizes, National Medals of Science, MacArthur Foundation Fellowships,
and Fields Medals. And they continue to build on this impressive legacy: Frank Wilczek,
who placed fourth in the 1967 Science Talent Search, won the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics
and is currently a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This year's semifinalists will each receive $1,000 in recognition of their achievement.
In addition, each of their schools receives $1,000 per semifinalist to enhance
math and science programs. Since beginning this school award in 2000,
Intel has contributed more than $1.8 million to improve math and science programs
in U.S. high schools.
This year's semifinalists were selected from 1,600 entrants in 47 states,
Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Their research projects cover
all disciplines of science including chemistry, physics, mathematics,
engineering, social science and biology. The students range in age from
15 to 18 with females representing 50 percent of the total entries.
For a complete list of semifinalists, visit www.sciserv.org/sts/64sts/05semis.asp.
More than 100 top scientists from a variety of disciplines review and judge
all Intel STS entries and examine each individual's research ability,
scientific originality and creative thinking. From the 300 semifinalists,
40 finalists will be announced on Jan. 26, 2005. These students will take
an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the Science Talent Institute
where they will participate in final judging and compete for college scholarships
totaling more than $500,000. The winners will be selected based on
rigorous judging sessions and announced at a black-tie banquet on March 15, 2005.
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, has administered the program
since its inception in 1942. For more information on Science Service, visit www.sciserv.org.
Intel's sponsorship of the Science Talent Search is part of the
Intel® Innovation in Education initiative, a collaboration with
educators around the world to improve the quality of
science, mathematics, engineering and technology 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.
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is also a leading
manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.
Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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Contact:
Intel Corporation
Tami Casey, 408-765-8203
tami.casey @ intel.com
or
Science Service
Clint Tanner, 202-872-5158
ctanner @ sciserv.org
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Source: Intel Corporation
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