Media Notice : Interview students competing in International Science Stage

In the leadup to Science Week, I would like to offer you the opportunity to speak with one of the four Australian students who will be competing at the international science fair, ISEF, in San Jose, US, on May 6-9.

Of most significance is the inclusion this year of two young female scientists - Alison Fernandes and Ceridwen Cherry, of Sydney Girls High School. This is the first time a female student has won a spot in the Australian contingent to ISEF, demonstrating the increasing prevalence of women in the science and technology industries. In fact, Intel has seen a tremendous increase of female participants in Intel ISEF since the science fair started in 1948. Nearly 50 percent of the participants are females.

ISEF provides a global outlet for young people to venture into uncharted territory and to showcase their science and technology talents and skills in an international arena. Encouraging young people to explore and learn about the sciences and technology, ISEF is key to the continued growth of Australian scientific talent in the emerging technology economy.

The four Australian delegates and their projects are:
Alison Fernandes and Ceridwen Cherry, Sydney Girls High School - The Effect of Music on Problem Solving - Aptitude in Adolescent Girls
Andrew McLeod, North Sydney Boys High School - The Effect of Organic Matter on the Toxicity of Salt in Carrots
Zoe Spratt, Blue Mountains Grammar School - An Investigation in Bias in Binocular Rivalry

Please let me know if you are interested in speaking with one of the students.

Regards,
Meagen Benson

Spectrum Communications
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