2010 Intel ISEF showcases next-gen scientists

Highlights from the weeklong high school science competition

On May 14, 2010, Amy Chyao, Kevin Ellis and Yale Fan earned top honors at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2010, the world’s largest pre-college science competition. Chyao, 16, of Richardson, Texas, received $75,000 and the Gordon E. Moore Award, given for the first time in honor of Intel co-founder and retired chairman and CEO. Ellis, 18, of Vancouver, Wash. and Fan, 18, of Beaverton, Ore. each received $50,000. This year, more than 1,611 young scientists from 59 countries, regions and territories competed for more than $4 million in awards for their innovative research. (photo credit: Chris Ayers/Intel)

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May 14


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May 19


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May 12


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May 11


Science fair opens with flair

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