Intel ISEF 2008 Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.  

Sana Raoof, Yi-Han Su, and Natalie Saranga Omattage, three brilliant young women from the US and China, were named top winner’s earlier today.  What did Intel’s Chairman Craig Barrett have to say about the competition and the winners?  In my words, this competition is inspiring and [...]

Science Videos and Stories from Bloggers at ISEF 2008

Here is a collection of great blog posts from the event this week:

Jozef Winter of EcoGeek share project profiles:
“Brazilians turn Batteries into Pigments!”
“Florida Teen Measures Pollution with Glowing Bacteria”
“High Schoolers Reduce 2-Stroke Emissions by 40%!”

Ken Denmead of GeekDad posts four profiles
“Intel ISEF2008: Bionic Arm”
“Intel ISEF2008: Newural Net Data Glove”
“Intel [...]

Green, Power Nature, Recycling Topics of Exploration at Intel ISEF 2008

I saw many, many research projects aimed at improving/lessening human impact on the environment. Energy efficiency, recycling, purifying….
Here a few examples:
Juan Ybarra, USA — Algae Bio Incinerator: A Solution to Global Warming in Your Own Backyard
The purpose of this science project was to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide [...]

ISEF Through Judges Eyes

One of the toughest jobs I’ve seen in a long time?  Being a judge at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.  In this video you hear from some judges then see snippets of some competing projects, including the Coccoon protective baby child car seat.

AUDIO: It’s a Guy Thing — Impact of Dad’s on Daughter’s Maturity

One of the projects the Intel BlogMamma Annie Rodkins pointed out to me was “It’s a Guy Thing.”

My first thought immediate went to It’s a Momma Thing, especially with regard to the Italian phenomenon “mammone,” where men live at home beyond their late twenties or continue depending on the unserpassed care of their mom.

Emily Summerville [...]

AUDIO: Digital Dentistry to Find, Fight Cavities

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AUDIO: Detecting Hazardous Chemicals in Food

Building on experiences at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, this young chemistry student keeps making connections, new discoveries that pull her deeper into detecting details of chemicals.

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AUDIO: Sands From Castings in Foundries Get Refined

Recorded at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair on May 15, 2008.

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AUDIO: The Next Bionic Arm

Recorded at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

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AUDIO: Wi-Fi Camera Finds Strongest Hotspots

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