Australian science students win awards at Internet Science Fair
Announcement posted by Intel 15 May 2001
Asia Pacific students had their best showing at the 52nd Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), capturing 40 prizes, awards and scholarships worth more than USD$100,000. Two of the three Australian teams received prizes for excellence in their categories.
Over 1,200 students from over 38 countries participated in the competition, May 7 11, where students were judged on their creative ability, scientific thought, as well as the thoroughness, skill and clarity shown in their projects.
Asia Pacific students participated from Australia, China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Australia sent a team of four high school students to Intel ISEF, including three young female science students the largest female contingent the country/region has ever sent to the prestigious international competition, considered to be the Olympics* of science competitions.
Intel strongly believes in encouraging and rewarding student achievement that focuses on science, math and technology education. The Intel ISEF represents the pinnacle of success for students in these areas. Intel believes in the important role that science and technology education plays in the success of tomorrows leaders and plan to continue to contribute to their scholastic development through corporate programs and sponsorships, said David Bolt, general manager, Intel Australia.
Intel ISEF is the worlds only science project competition for students in the ninth through twelfth grades. Students from all over the world compete in the competition, bringing together the globes brightest minds in subjects that span every area of science and technology, from Biology and Engineering to the Social Sciences. This year, the students competed for over US$3 million in scholarships, tuition grants, scientific equipment and scientific trips.
Australia Winners
Andrew McLeod, 15, of North Sydney Boys High School in Crows Nest, New South Wales was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Technical Communication in a Written Report award for his Botany project entitled, Effect of Organic Matter on Toxicity of Salt to Carrots. Presented by the Society for Technical Communication, the prize is worth US$250.
Ceridwen Cherry, 17, and Alison Fernandes, 17, of the Sydney Girls High School in Sydney, New South Wales received a Fourth place Science News award worth US$500 for their Behavior and Social Sciences project entitled Effect of Music on Problem Solving Aptitude in Adolescent Girls.
Alison Fernandes and Ceridwen Cherry investigated the effects of music, including classical, popular and heavy metal, on problem solving ability, particularly during study. Andrew McLeod examined the degree of salinity effects on carrots as a possible short-term solution to reduce the deterioration of agricultural land while maintaining crop yield. A fourth Australian representative Zoe Spratt researched the visual phenomenon of binocular rivalry, which occurs when each eye is shown a different stimulus and the subject consciously perceives the stimuli in an alternating sequence.
Background
The Intel ISEF has been coordinated for the past 52 years by Science Service, a non profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages through publications and educational programs. Each year a volunteer Host Committee representing the host city raises funds to sponsor events throughout the fair. For more information on Science Service and the Intel ISEF, go to www.sciserv.org.
Intel Innovation in Education
Intels sponsorship of ISEF is part of the Intel Innovation in Education initiative, a global, multi-million dollar effort to help realize the possibilities of science and technology in education. The goal is to prepare todays teachers and students for tomorrows demands. Intel develops and supports education programs that help meet the needs of students and communities worldwide through improving science, math, engineering and technology education; improving education through the effective use of technology in classrooms; and broadening access to technology and technical careers.
About Intel
Intel, the worlds largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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Over 1,200 students from over 38 countries participated in the competition, May 7 11, where students were judged on their creative ability, scientific thought, as well as the thoroughness, skill and clarity shown in their projects.
Asia Pacific students participated from Australia, China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Australia sent a team of four high school students to Intel ISEF, including three young female science students the largest female contingent the country/region has ever sent to the prestigious international competition, considered to be the Olympics* of science competitions.
Intel strongly believes in encouraging and rewarding student achievement that focuses on science, math and technology education. The Intel ISEF represents the pinnacle of success for students in these areas. Intel believes in the important role that science and technology education plays in the success of tomorrows leaders and plan to continue to contribute to their scholastic development through corporate programs and sponsorships, said David Bolt, general manager, Intel Australia.
Intel ISEF is the worlds only science project competition for students in the ninth through twelfth grades. Students from all over the world compete in the competition, bringing together the globes brightest minds in subjects that span every area of science and technology, from Biology and Engineering to the Social Sciences. This year, the students competed for over US$3 million in scholarships, tuition grants, scientific equipment and scientific trips.
Australia Winners
Andrew McLeod, 15, of North Sydney Boys High School in Crows Nest, New South Wales was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Technical Communication in a Written Report award for his Botany project entitled, Effect of Organic Matter on Toxicity of Salt to Carrots. Presented by the Society for Technical Communication, the prize is worth US$250.
Ceridwen Cherry, 17, and Alison Fernandes, 17, of the Sydney Girls High School in Sydney, New South Wales received a Fourth place Science News award worth US$500 for their Behavior and Social Sciences project entitled Effect of Music on Problem Solving Aptitude in Adolescent Girls.
Alison Fernandes and Ceridwen Cherry investigated the effects of music, including classical, popular and heavy metal, on problem solving ability, particularly during study. Andrew McLeod examined the degree of salinity effects on carrots as a possible short-term solution to reduce the deterioration of agricultural land while maintaining crop yield. A fourth Australian representative Zoe Spratt researched the visual phenomenon of binocular rivalry, which occurs when each eye is shown a different stimulus and the subject consciously perceives the stimuli in an alternating sequence.
Background
The Intel ISEF has been coordinated for the past 52 years by Science Service, a non profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages through publications and educational programs. Each year a volunteer Host Committee representing the host city raises funds to sponsor events throughout the fair. For more information on Science Service and the Intel ISEF, go to www.sciserv.org.
Intel Innovation in Education
Intels sponsorship of ISEF is part of the Intel Innovation in Education initiative, a global, multi-million dollar effort to help realize the possibilities of science and technology in education. The goal is to prepare todays teachers and students for tomorrows demands. Intel develops and supports education programs that help meet the needs of students and communities worldwide through improving science, math, engineering and technology education; improving education through the effective use of technology in classrooms; and broadening access to technology and technical careers.
About Intel
Intel, the worlds largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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