Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Encouraging Youth in Scientific Discovery and Innovation Great ideas start with opportunities. At the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science competition, students have a chance to dream and create big ideas like: a better way to get fresh water to victims of natural disasters, a way to help the blind and disabled access the Internet, or illustrate ground-breaking mathematical theory. These innovations, and more than a thousand like them, are on display every year at Intel ISEF, a global celebration of scientific excellence.

Intel ISEF brings together over 1,500 leading young scientists from more than 50 countries, regions and territories to compete for more than USD 4 million in scholarships and prizes.

Students' projects encompass a wide range of issues and disciplines, often addressing issues that have stumped scientists for years. In 2007, more than 20 percent of the young scientists competing at Intel ISEF either had or had applied for a patent for their work.

Intel ISEF finalists come from a field of more than 65,000 students who participated in more than 500 regional Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around the world.

Every year, more than 1,200 science, engineering, and industry professionals volunteer to travel to Intel ISEF to judge the projects and determine the winners.


Science Service*, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., has administered ISEF since its inception in 1950.

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