Intel International Science Engineering Fair Photos
Following
are a few photos from Intel International Science and
Engineering Fairs that were held the past few years. They are
courtesy of Mr. Clint Tanner, ISEF, and Larry Hu, repeat Finalist at
three ISEFs, as well as Benjamin Unsworth, 3 time Finalist and Sanjay
Saraf, 2 time Finalist.
Larry
was enrolled at the University of Washington, majoring in
Computer Engineering. I managed to solicit the following insight
from Mr. Hu concerning the benefits of attending an ISEF: "I have
talked to several people working in undergraduate admissions offices and
they deem that attending at the Intel International Science &
Engineering Fair as an excellent credential. One of the most
important perks about attending an ISEF though, is that the ISEF gives
developing Scientists & Engineers the proper mind-set for their
respective fields of study. Research at college is an excellent skill to
have. The ISEF experience truly was one of a kind, even after attending
to several fairs. One of my most memorable events was the judging
(Believe it or not), along with meeting current and future scientists
& engineers. Bottom line, whether or not ISEF helps in the college
admissions process, and I'm sure it does without a doubt, the most
important aspect of ISEF is quite possibly the added experience from it,
both technical and personal". The LR5SEF would like to thank
Larry for his photos and thoughts on ISEF competition.
Participating in an International Science Fair is truly an experience of
a lifetime!
These photos will give you
some idea of what an International Fair is like. Normal attendance
at an ISEF consists of 1500+ high school students from all 50 US
states and over 47
countries. Everyone competes for over $ 4 million in awards and
scholarships. More than 1,200 judges from colleges and
universities, government agencies and the private sector evaluate
exhibits and interact with students. The 2008 ISEF is to be held
in Atlanta, Georgia May 11 - 16, 2008. The exhibits will be displayed in an
area that takes up as much space as two football fields. At the
Atlanta Convention Center they estimate over
30,000 meals and bottles of water to be consumed, and a five to seven
mile daily workout for many of the Fair's organizers. As far as
the local Atlanta economy goes - how about 10,000 hotel room nights,
15,000 restaurant meals, and a $10 million impact on the
city. The bottom line is - the 2008 ISEF is one major
event! Please visit their website for more
information.
