Craig Barrett, Chairman of the Board of Intel speaks to the Intel ISEF 2007 Finalists and invited guests at the Intel ISEF Grand Awards Gala in Albuquerque, NM

Supporting the International Science and Engineering Fair 2008 as Title Sponsor
                                                               
Since 1997, Society for Science & the Public has partnered with the Intel Corporation on the International Science and Engineering Fair: the world's largest pre-college science competition.

Founded in 1968 the Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company. Through constant innovation, Intel continues to revolutionize the way the world experiences technology.

The Intel® Education Initiative is a sustained commitment to prepare students with the skills required to thrive in the knowledge economy. Through collaboration with educators and governments in more than 50 countries, Intel delivers programs that improve the effective use of technology to enhance 21st century learning, and encourage excellence in mathematics, science and engineering. Intel’s education programs are adapted to the needs of individual countries and utilize an approach focused on building local competency for teacher training and technology innovation.

Society for Science & the Public would like to thank the Intel Corporation for its ongoing commitment to serve as the Title Sponsor for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Together with Intel, we are providing an opportunity for the best young scientists from around the globe to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science projects, and compete annually for nearly $4 million in awards and scholarships.

Supporting the Intel ISEF 2008 as Presented by Sponsor

Society for Science & the Public would like to thank Agilent Technologies for serving as the “Presented By” Sponsor of the Intel ISEF 2008. 

Agilent Technologies is the world’s premier measurement company – advancing electronics, communications, life sciences, and chemical analysis.

Agilent Technologies supports philanthropic efforts to increase student interest and achievement in science education, with an emphasis on under-represented segments of the population in the technology industry.  In doing so, they are inspiring the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. 

Other Sponsors of the Intel ISEF 2008

Society for Science & the Public would also like to thank Shell Oil for their support in 2008 of the Intel ISEF as a Sponsor of the program.  The aim of the Shell Group is to meet the energy needs of society, in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally viable, now and in the future.

Additionally, Society for Science & the Public would like to thank the following organizations for their support of the Intel ISEF 2008:

The Kendeda Fund

The State of Georgia
Governor Sonny Perdue
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Georgia Department of Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

University of Georgia

And, Society for Science & the Public would like to recognize those organizations that directly supported the Intel ISEF through their support of the Georgia Host Committee.

For more information on supporting Society for Science & the Public programs, or our publications, including Science News, and our website Science News for Kids please contact Rick Bates, Director of External Affairs, at 202-872-5136.