Young Innovators from Around the World Compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
May 11 2018 - 12:49PM
Business Wire
Remake Learning Days to Celebrate Nine Days
of Educational Experiences
Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair:
WHAT:
The Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for Science
& the Public and the world’s largest international pre-college
science competition, will take place in Pittsburgh from May
13-18.
• Nearly 1,800 high school students selected from 420
affiliate fairs in 80 countries, regions and territories will
showcase cutting-edge research and inventions. • Finalists
will be competing for approximately $5 million in awards and
scholarships.
• The full list of finalists is available
in the event program (starting on page 60). This year, four
finalists are from the Pittsburgh area.
Remake Learning, a Pittsburgh-based
network that ignites engaging, relevant, and equitable learning
practices in support of young people navigating rapid social and
technological change, will launch Remake Learning Days, from May
17-25. This festival of more than 270 events features future-ready,
hands-on educational experiences for youth, families, caregivers
and educators throughout southwestern Pennsylvania and West
Virginia.
Media must be
registered to attend. To register, reach out to the
contact listed below.
WHEN:
Remake Learning Days Kickoff Breakfast
Thursday, May 17, 8-9:30 a.m. ET The Remake Learning Days Kickoff
takes place at Intel ISEF. Learn about Remake Learning Days
programming throughout the month of May. Then, tour the Public
Exhibition of Projects, showcasing the work of nearly 1,800 student
finalists from around the world conducting groundbreaking research
in 22 STEM fields.
Intel ISEF Public Exhibition of
Projects
Thursday, May 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ET This is the best opportunity for
registered media to see, interview, film and photograph students
from across the country and the world who are working to find
solutions to global challenges through science, technology,
engineering and math research. This year, research topics range
from virtual reality to sustainable energy to machine learning.
Intel ISEF Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 18, 9-11:30 a.m. PT Registered media are invited to
attend the awards ceremony where the winners will be announced. The
top prizes awarded by the Intel Foundation include the $75,000
Gordon E. Moore Award, named for the Intel co-founder and fellow
scientist. Two additional top winning projects will receive Intel
Foundation Young Scientist Awards of $50,000 each. WHO: Maya
Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science & the Public
Rosalind Hudnell, Intel vice president of Corporate Affairs and
president of the Intel Foundation Sunanna Chand, Remake Learning
Director WHERE: David Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort
Duquense Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Public Exhibition of Projects
– DLCC Halls B and DE Awards Ceremony – DLCC Hall A QUOTES:
“The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair brings
together young innovators from around the world to explore
solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and share their
passion for STEM,” said Rosalind Hudnell, Intel vice president of
Corporate Affairs and president of the Intel Foundation. “We are
continually inspired by these brilliant, young minds and their
creative approaches to solving important, complex issues.”
“The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair encourages
the best and brightest future scientists and engineers to come
together to develop solutions to the world’s most intractable
problems,” said Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for
Science & the Public and Publisher of Science News. “These
students hold the key to global innovation in creating a better
world for generations to come.” “There's no better backdrop
to be officially kicking off nine days of hands-on,
technology-infused learning experiences than at the world's top
competition that sparks big ideas from young innovators," said
Dorie Taylor, producer for Remake Learning Days. “Our goal since
the inception of Remake Learning Days in 2016 has been to spark a
learning revolution for students, inspiring them as well as the
adults in their lives to meet their futures head-on. By connecting
them with ideas that tap into their passions, we hope to encourage
them to embrace education as a bridge to this future.” MORE
INFO:
For more information on Intel’s commitment
to education, visit the Intel Innovation Generation page on
Intel.com and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
To learn more about Society for Science
& the Public, visit its website, and follow along on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at Society4Science.
To learn more about Remake Learning, visit
its website and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
CONTACT:
To RSVP for the event or to schedule
interviews, contact Samantha Rubenstein: 212-210-5899,
Samantha.Rubenstein@pprww.com.
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