Pakistani Young Scientist utilizes nanotechnology to make polluted water drinkable

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Pakistani Young Scientist utilizes nanotechnology to make polluted water drinkable

Pakistani Team Wins Third Place Grand Award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.


NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
• The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest high school science research competition and a program of Society for Science & the Public, announced its top winners in Los Angeles.
• A team from Lafayette, Calif. received the Gordon E. Moore Award, a $75,000 prize in honor of the Intel co-founder and retired chairman and CEO.
• One team from Thailand and one individual from Reno, Nevada were named Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award winners and each received prizes of $50,000.


PAKISTAN, Karachi, May 14, 2011 – Ambreen Bibi and Mehwish Ghafoor of Islamabad, Pakistan, won a Third Place Grand Award in the field of Environmental Sciences at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public. They received the award and $1,000 for developing a treatment that utilizes nanotechnology to make polluted water drinkable.
Matthew Feddersen and Blake Marggraff from Lafayette, Calif. were awarded the top prize. They received $75,000 and the Gordon E. Moore Award, in honor of the Intel co-founder and retired chairman and CEO, for developing a potentially more effective and less expensive cancer treatment that places tin metal near a tumor before radiation therapy.
Taylor Wilson from Reno, Nevada was named an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award winner and received $50,000. Taylor developed one of the lowest dose and highest sensitivity interrogation systems for countering nuclear terrorism.

The team of Pornwasu Pongtheerawan, Arada Sungkanit and Tanpitcha Phongchaipaiboon from Thailand also received an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. This team determined that a gelatin found in fish scales could be successfully used in modern day food packaging – an invention that could have positive, long-term effects for the environment.

“We champion the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair because we believe that math and science are imperative for innovation,” said Naveed Siraj, Country Manager, Intel Pakistan. “This global competition features youth trying to solve the world’s most pressing challenges through science.”

This year, more than 1,500 young entrepreneurs, innovators and scientists were selected to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest high school science research competition. They were selected from 443 affiliate fairs in 65 countries, regions and territories, including for the first time France, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Macao SAR of the People's Republic of China.

In addition to the winners mentioned above, more than 400 finalists received awards and prizes for their groundbreaking work. Awards included 17 "Best of Category" winners who each received a $5,000 prize. The Intel Foundation also awarded a $1,000 grant to each winner’s school and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair-affiliated fair they represent.

Society for Science & the Public, a nonprofit organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education, owns and has administered the International Science and Engineering Fair since its inception in 1950.

“We congratulate the top winners for having the drive and curiosity to tackle these significant scientific questions,” said Elizabeth Marincola, president of Society for Science & the Public. “Their work, and the work of all of the finalists at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, demonstrates what students can accomplish when they are inspired to pursue inquiry-based research.

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair finalists are evaluated onsite by hundreds of judges from nearly every scientific discipline, each with a Ph.D. or the equivalent of six years of related professional experience in one of the scientific disciplines. A full listing of finalists is available at www.societyforscience.org/intelisef2011. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011 is funded jointly by Intel and the Intel Foundation with additional awards and support from dozens of other corporate, academic, governmental and science-focused organizations.

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PC Companies move to digital display technology

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.,– AMD, Dell, Intel Corporation, Lenovo, Samsung Electronics LCD Business and LG Display today announced intentions to accelerate adoption of scalable and lower power digital interfaces such as DisplayPort and High-Definition Multimedia Interface® (HDMI) into the PC.

Intel and AMD expect that analog display outputs such as Video Graphics Array (VGA) and the low voltage differential signaling technology (LVDS) panel interface would no longer be supported in their product lines by 2015. HDMI has increasingly been included in new PCs for easy connection to consumer electronics devices. DisplayPort is expected to become the single PC digital display output for embedded flat panels, PC monitors and projectors.

DisplayPort and HDMI allow for slimmer laptop designs, and support higher resolutions with deeper color than VGA – a technology which is more than 20 years old. Additionally, as laptops get smaller and their embedded flat panel resolutions increase for more immersive experiences, the power advantages, bi-directional communications and design efficiency benefits of DisplayPort make it a superior choice over LVDS, the previous standard for LCD panel inputs.

Intel plans to end support of LVDS in 2013 and VGA in 2015 in its PC client processors and chipsets.

“Modern digital display interfaces like DisplayPort and HDMI enhance the consumer visual PC experience by immersing them with higher resolutions and deeper colors -- all at lower power -- to enhance battery life for laptops,” said Eric Mentzer, Intel’s vice president of Strategy, Planning and Operations for the Visual and Parallel Computing Group. “By moving to these new interfaces, Intel is able to focus investment on new innovations to enhance the PC experience rather than having to solve challenges of supporting legacy analog interfaces on our latest silicon process technology and products.”

AMD plans to begin phasing out legacy interfaces, starting with the removal of native LVDS output from most products in 2013. The company also plans to remove native VGA output starting in 2013, with expansion to all AMD products by 2015. This would mean DVI-I support will be eliminated in the same timeframe.

“Displays and display standards are rapidly evolving, with new features such as multi-display support, stereoscopic 3-D, higher resolutions and increased color depth quickly moving from early adopter and niche usage to mainstream application,” said Eric Demers, AMD’s chief technology officer, Graphics Division. “Legacy interfaces such as VGA, DVI and LVDS have not kept pace, and newer standards such as DisplayPort and HDMI clearly provide the best connectivity options moving forward. In our opinion, DisplayPort 1.2 is the future interface for PC monitors, along with HDMI 1.4a for TV connectivity.”

While the large installed base of existing VGA monitors and projectors will likely keep VGA on PC back panels beyond 2015, leading PC makers are in strong support of this transition. The DisplayPort connector interface provides backwards and forwards compatibility by supporting VGA and DVI output via certified adapters, while also providing new capabilities such as single connector multi-monitor support.

Moving to the latest digital standards like DisplayPort enables customers to preserve backwards compatibility with installed equipment while taking full advantage of the latest advances in display capabilities, configuration options, and features,” said Liam Quinn, chief technology officer, Dell Business Client.

“We live in a digital-rich world and display technology must keep up with the explosion of digital content,” said George He, chief technology officer, Lenovo. “By transitioning to digital display technologies like Display Port and HDMI customers can not only enjoy a better computing experience, they get more of what’s important to them in a laptop: more mobility, simplified design with fewer connectors, and longer battery life.“

Leading display panel manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics LCD Business and LG Display also are in strong support of this transition.

Samsung Electronics LCD Business is already supporting this transition with embedded DisplayPort notebook panels, which we have been shipping since March of this year,” said Seung-Hwan Moon, vice president of engineering, LCD Business, Samsung Electronics.

“LG Display is fully prepared for this future transition. We already have different sizes of LCD panels with eDP out in the market to fulfill various needs of customers.“ said Michael Kim, vice president of IT Product Planning Department at LG Display.

The strong value proposition of scalable and low power digital display interfaces for PC users coupled with industry innovation around these interfaces should accelerate overall adoption of the newer display technologies for PCs.

Intel Pakistan to donate 4,000 computers

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Intel Pakistan Corporation, in the last year of a PC donation first announced in 2007, is on its way to fulfill the 4,000 PCs donation target set at the beginning of the PC donation programme, which was initiated under Intel's World Ahead programme.One the many challenges facing developing countries today is preparing their societies and government for globalization and the information and communication revolution. Policy-makers, business executives, NGO activists, academics, and ordinary citizens are increasingly concerned with the need to make their societies competitive in the emergent information economy and Intel has gone a step further to educate at the primary level in order to prepare a new generation of innovators.

Source:The Post

Intel small chips designed to beef up performance and battery life in ultra-thin laptop

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SAN FRANCISCO (May 31 2010): Intel Corporation on May 24 rolled out a line of small chips designed to beef up performance and battery life in ultra-thin laptop computers. Intel Core Ultra-Low Voltage microprocessors were tailored for laptops less than an inch (2.5 centimetres) thick and weighing as little as two pounds (0.9 kilograms).

"Consumers crave laptops that offer style and performance," said Intel PC Client Group vice president Mooly Eden. "Not only are laptops becoming ultra-portable, but with the new processors inside, users will see faster response times and less waiting." Intel said the processors also reduce power consumption, resulting in "great battery life."

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Chairman PTA receives Award of Excellence for ICT Development in Pakistan

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Islamabad: In recognition of his significant contributions for the proliferation of various Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the country, the 2010 NetSol Technologies ICT Excellence Award was presented to Chairman Pakistan Telcommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Mohammed Yaseen. In this regard a ceremony was held at NetSol IT Village, Lahore President Netsol Technologies Mr. Salim Ghauri presented the award to Chairman PTA.

NetSol Technologies ICT Excellence Award was held in connection to identify the most outstanding contribution towards ICTs. Dr. Mohammed Yaseen with his untiring efforts has made regulatory body a model organization in the Asia Pacific Region. He has participated in the international fora and supported the cooperation in a variety of areas, such as promotion of ICT market, telecom market liberalization, legal and regulatory framework for the telecom sector.

His major achievements during the past years include introduction of consumer protection structure for telecommunication subscribers, development of multiple international communication links, provision of free Internet dialup services to the masses, establishment of 350 tele-centers as a rural telephony project, giving a special emphasize on progress and development of broadband services in the country, introduction of a unified regulatory framework for mobile banking services, launching of new systems for effective resolution of Mobile SIMs issues, arrangement of local Internet peering point between International Bandwidth providers, transition of Pakistan’s ccTLD (.pk) and initiatives to engage key industry players for enhancing local ICT content market.

President NetSol technologies applauded these significant milestones achieved by the Chairman PTA and appreciated his continuous efforts for ICT development in Pakistan. Chairman PTA presented his word of thanks to NetSol technologies on this award and emphasized on mutual partnership between ICT players for further growth of the sector.

NetSol Technologies is a leading international provider of automated and ICT enabled solutions catering to businesses across various verticals around the globe. NetSol Technologies has offices in the USA, UK, Pakistan, China, Australia and Thailand and is at the development forefront of software solutions, embracing new technologies and building on its world class suite of applications. Currently at CMMI® Level 5, NetSol has solidified its presence in the various business verticals.

INTEL and Government of Punjab signed MOU to promote ICT

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KARACHI (April 30 2010): Intel Pakistan Corporation under the Intel Education Initiative has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with School Education Department, Government of Punjab to accelerate the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in the education system of the province.

Intel aims at training teachers on ICT via the Intel Teach Programme and educating them on modern teaching methodologies, which would enhance student's 21st century skills. The government has taken the responsibility for all cost of implementation to support this strategic partnership through its own sources along with sponsorship from other donor agencies working for the common cause of education, science and innovation.

Intel will render ICT training to all government teachers to incorporate the Intel Teach curriculum in the education system. Intel aims at educating 29,000 IT and subject teachers over a period of three years. Intel with the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, will also hold workshops to facilitate and promote information and communication technology (ICT) integration and Project Based Learning.-PR

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Intel annouced award-winning lineup of high performance solid-state drives

Tweet Pin It KARACHI :Intel Corporation announced on Saturday a new addition to its award-winning lineup of high performance solid-state drives (SSDs): the Intel X25-V Value SATA SSD. Priced at 125 dollars, the 40-gigabyte (GB) drive is aimed at value segment netbooks and dual-drive/boot drive desktop set-ups to offer users the performance and reliability advantages of solid-state computing at an affordable, entry-level price.

SSDs can replace or coexist with traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). With no movable parts or spinning platters, SSDs are more reliable and higher performing than HDDs. This makes users more productive as they experience raster overall system responsiveness. With the affordable price point, consumers can now enjoy the benefits of an SSD by adding an SSD option to their current desktop PC in a dual-drive or "boot drive" set up. In a dual-drive configuration, the Intel X25-V SSD is added to a desktop with an existing HDD.-PR

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Microsoft and Intel have teamed up to develop interactive digital signs

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NEW YORK: Microsoft and Intel have teamed up to help in the production of cutting-edge digital signage, which could help retailers improve their in-store marketing.

The new signs are to incorporate interactive touch screens as well as a visual promotional display, allowing shoppers to explore retailers' product lines and gain access to items such as discount coupons.

Cameras and software contained in the signs are able to ascertain a user's age and gender through facial recognition technology.

Customer usage data can also be fed back to marketers, assisting in the development of future promotions and campaigns.

Firms could therefore use the technology to improve their market research gathering.

Joe Jensen, general manager of Intel's embedded computing division, said: "Every year retailers lose more ground to online [sellers], and they have to do something about that."

Ilya Bukshteyn, a senior director of marketing at Microsoft, added: "People are getting a more personalized experience online today than they were a few years ago, but there are a lot of items you want to shop for physically."

Future technological developments could allow the interactive signs to mimic a common feature aimed at driving sales offered by online vendors such as Amazon, whereby customers are contacted with new recommendations based on their previous purchasing habits.

However, Microsoft and Intel said the sign technology is currently only able to gather data on individual physical traits such as gender, and cannot ascertain individual identities.

Nikki Baird, managing partner of Retail Systems Research, said shoppers are likely to have privacy concerns over any signs enabled for tracking their in-store shopping habits.

Microsoft and Intel are to identify software and chips suitable for the "embedded" computing technology.

The firms plan to assist other companies, such as Hewlett-Packard and NCR, to develop the signs

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INTEL released a flurry of new computer chips...The New Microprocessors

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January, INTEL released a flurry of new computer chips as the tech giant seeks to maintain its dominant position in the PC industry and prepares for


an expected boost in demand.
The new microprocessors, designed to power desktop and laptop PCs, are the first of a new generation of chips featuring smaller transistors that Intel said will juice performance and improve energy efficiency.

Intel released these new chips ahead of arch-foe Advanced Micro Devices, which is not due to field chips featuring the smaller 32-nanometer circuits until 2011.

"The juggernaut is rolling on, if you will," said David Kanter, an analyst with Real World Technologies. "It's important because it's their first 32 nanometer products, but if you're looking at what they're releasing in notebook and desktop, this is where they (Intel) already have a lead over AMD."

Intel, the world's No. 1 chipmaker, had an 81.5 per cent share of the PC and server microprocessor market in the third quarter, according to Mercury Research. AMD had a 17.8 per cent share.

The introduction of the new processors come on the heels of the release of Microsoft's new Windows 7 PC operating system software, which Intel executives expect will prompt consumers and businesses to upgrade to new, more powerful PCs.

The chipmaker is slated to report its fourth-quarter results next week, with analysts expecting revenue to increase 23 per cent year-over-year to roughly $US10.2 billion ($11.1bn), capping a year that began with Intel's revenue plummeting 26 per cent in the first quarter amid the economic recession.

The new processors are the first to include basic graphics capabilities, which the company said will support high-definition video playback and more casual 3D games.

Typically, computers are sold with basic graphics capabilities designed onto other computer parts, or separate more powerful cards.

Intel also said it is producing chips targeted at automated teller machines as well as medical and communications and other equipment, as the company continues its bid to extend the reach of its chips into new markets.

Shares of Intel were down 1.3 per cent to $US20.53 on the Nasdaq..

Source:Flare

Viper Technology, has been nominated as Pakistan's first Intel's Authorised Service Provider (IASP)

Tweet Pin It KARACHI :Pakistan's leading IT solution providers, Viper Technology, has been nominated as Pakistan's first Intel's Authorised Service Provider (IASP), enabling the firm to provide its clients with support and efficient warranty services on Intel-based machines.

This is the first time that any IT company in Pakistan has been awarded the status of IASP by Intel. This will not only promote the local IT firms but will also enable the Pakistani technology providers to work at international standards.

Being appointed as an IASP in Pakistan, enables Viper Technology the benefits of unrestricted advanced warranty replacement. The company will also have the benefit of technical troubleshooting training and certifying employees who complete it successfully.

Viper Technology is currently providing desktops, mobile and server solutions to the SMB and enterprise segments including banks, media houses, defence, textile, and education sector.

Viper Technology CEO and President Pakistan Computer Association, Khushnood Aftab said: "It is an honour to be the first company in Pakistan to have been appointed as IASP. Viper has been devoted to the local IT industry for 15 years and has always been in the forefront to bring the latest technology to the country.

IASP contract has fortified our stance on providing our clients with IT solutions that are secure, cost-effective and more flexible than ever." Sharing his insight on the features of this contract, Khushnood said: "Viper Technology is committed in supporting the customers with unique approach that is attentive, responsive and reliable, helping them to grow with complete confidence."-PR

Intel Pakistan held the Intel education awards ceremony

Tweet Pin It (December 16 2009): Intel Pakistan held the Intel education awards ceremony in recognition of schools and teachers using technology to enhance learning skills here on Tuesday.


The award ceremony was organised by the Intel Education Initiative in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, which was attended by Muhammad Juman J Jamro, Additional Secretary Education.

Addressing on the occasion Muhammad Juman said that student's success depends on access to technology to meet the requirements of modern world. Integration of technology into education will enhance the teaching and learning skills, he added. Juman said that Intel Education has provided opportunities to the poor students to reach the level of learning, which the nation needed but they could not afford.

"Teachers play a significant role in our society and the Intel Education awards are held with this in mind," said Ashar H Zaidi, Country Manager, Intel Pakistan. "The program inspires teachers to revisit their views on how ICT can be used in education, and encourages them to use technology to enhance the learning skills of their students.

He further said that the Intel Education awards are held annually in Pakistan in conjunction with the implementation of the Intel Teach programme, which provides professional development and guidance to teachers on how to use technology to enhance student learning in the digital world. To date, the programme has trained 220,000 teachers in Pakistan, reaching out to over 60 cities and districts.

In addition to the teacher training, the Intel Teach Programme also hosts forums and workshops to enhance the use of ICT in learning environment, and so far has reached more than 28,000 teachers and principals, he added. On this occasion Rehana Shabir Principal F G College for Women, G-10/4 was awarded with the Principal of the year the award. Nardis Gul Yousafzai of F G Margalla College for Women, F-7/4 was awarded with the Teacher of the year award

Intel sign MOU to launch technology programme in Government Colleges

Tweet Pin It KARACHI :Intel Pakistan recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a consortium partner in Pre-Step (the pre-service teacher education programme). The agreement has been made to launch a technology programme in Government Colleges of Pakistan with a vision to improve the basic education by strengthening teachers training institutes.

Pre-Step is a five-year, national programme led by the Academy for Educational Development (AED), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The programme is designed to improve the quality of basic education in Pakistan by improving teacher preparation practices and strengthening the capacity of up to 75 teachers training institutes and 15 universities. This programme will also provide an opportunity for teacher educators to learn about, practice and make plans to use active teaching approaches.-PR

Intel lauched Intel Atom Developer programme for independent software vendors

Tweet Pin It To encourage the creation of innovative applications for Intel Atom processor-based products, Intel Corporation recently

launched the Intel Atom Developer Programme for independent software vendors (ISVs) and developers.

The programme provides a framework for developers to create and sell software applications for netbooks with support for handhelds and smart-phones available in the future.

Through the programme, developers seeking to reduce overhead and streamline the creation of new applications may also license development tools and application modules directly from other independent developers and ISVs. "We want to fuel the growth of Intel Atom-based products designed for the mobile lifestyle," said Renee James, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Intel Software and Services Group.

"The netbook has become one of the most popular consumer devices in the market today, but its true potential has been limited by applications that are not optimised for its mobility and smaller screen size. The Intel Atom Developer Programme provides a great opportunity for developers to create useful and inventive applications that will unlock a netbook's potential while opening a new sales and distribution channel."-PR

PTA team up with Intel, Nadra to provide employments

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Islamabad—Intel Pakistan Corporation in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), today launched a program to provide employment opportunities
to the unemployed people & increase IT Awareness and PC Penetration in the country. The program offers a low cost Telecentre starting from PKR 33,000. NADRA will contribute in this cause by offering e-sahulat to these Telecenters as per conditions of e-sahulat franchise scheme.
The Intel® World Ahead Program has been working with Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom to accelerate technology education and usage in the country.
David Fosberg, Regional Director, Intel World Ahead Program for Asia Pacific, elaborated, “This is an initiative that aims to bring self employment opportunities for the unemployed & increase PC usage in the country.” “It is a scheme which will entitle individuals to earn a decent livelihood by introducing and extending ICT based solutions. Intel has introduced special affordable low cost platforms and brought regulators and industry leaders like PTA and Nadra together to offer a sustainable and viable solution under the name of Apna Karobar,” he added.
Intel has been involved by bringing innovative PC purchase and accessibility programs and introducing affordable platforms and bringing worldwide experiences as a technology leader to Pakistan. Intel firmly believes that ICT is a driver and growth catalyst for the economy and well being of the nation, and places a greater emphasis on usage and penetration of ICT and aims to bring innovative programs to achieve the goal.
“The greatness of technology for the shaping of the community and for providing pragmatic benefits for development policies is no longer questionable. While looking at the radical changes introduced by technological advancements in developed nations, one can simply say that technology plays the most critical role in the development of a country. It opens new horizons for a better economy”, asserted Mohammed Yaseen, Chairman, PTA. He further added, “Partnering on this front with Intel will enable both economy and technology, and if we keep working together with a healthy interaction, we can transform our nation in a much better shape. It will not only be profitable for the entrepreneur, but for everyone involved”. “With Intel’s help, we aim to stimulate the unemployed to achieve mastery through the use of technology,” said Saleem Rafique, Chief Operating Officer, NADRA.

Pak scientists honoured at int’l science competition…

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Islamabad—The Intel Foundation today announced top winners of the world’s largest pre-college science fair, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public.

Tara Adiseshan, 14, of Charlottesville, Va.; Li Boynton, 17, of Houston; and Olivia Schwob, 16, of Boston were selected from 1,563 young scientists from 56 countries, regions and territories for their commitment to innovation and science. Each received a $50,000 scholarship from the Intel Foundation. Three students from Pakistan also participated in this prestigious international competition. Winners of the Intel National Science Olympiad, held early this year in Islamabad, who represented Pakistan were individual project winner Malik Usama from Pak Turk International School and College, Khairpur with his project ‘Waste water sewage treatment’ and Group project winners, Mohammad Naeem Khan, and Zaki Hussain from Sir Syed Science College, Rawalpindi with their project titled ‘Hovercraft.’

“The real end point of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is to elevate the recognition of achievement of the younger generation in academic and learning exercises,” said Intel Chairman Craig Barrett. “I hope that more young people will look at these students and realize they can be recognized for using their brains. You don’t have to be a quarterback, a basketball player or a baseball player to be recognized by your peers and the public.” In addition to the three $50,000 top winners, more than 500 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair participants received scholarships and prizes for their groundbreaking work. Intel awards included 19 “Best of Category” winners who each received a $5,000 Intel scholarship and a new laptop powered by the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor. Intel also awarded a $1,000 grant to the winner’s school and the Intel ISEF-affiliated fair they represent.

Intel’s commitment to education extends far beyond the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Over the past decade alone, the company has invested more than $1 billion, and its employees have donated more than 2.5 million hours toward improving education in 50 countries.