2. The Intel Science Talent Search
The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS),
a
program of Society for Science & the
Public,is
The nation’s oldest and most prestigious
College science competition. It honors
exceptional high school seniors for their
scientific research andtheir potential as
future leaders in the scientific community.
3. Each year, approximately 1,800 students
attending American high schools enter the
competition in the hope of winning awards. The
applicant pool is first narrowed to three hundred
semifinalists, who – along with their schools –
receive cash prizes. From there, the top 40
candidates are selected as Intel STS finalists and
invited to Washington, D.C., to attend a week-
long celebration of science and compete for top
honors
CONTESTANT
4. REWARDS
The Basic Research Medal recognizes finalists
who demonstrate exceptional scientific potential
through depth of research and analysis, which is
critical to conducting basic or fundamental
research.
The Global Good Medal rewards finalists who
demonstrate great scientific potential through
their passion to make a difference, most notably
by seeking solutions to real-world problems.
The Innovation Medal celebrates finalists whose
great potential is exemplified by applying the
problem-solving aptitude of an engineer through
innovative design and creativity
5. Inspiring innovation
Since 1998, Intel has sponsored this venerated
competition. Now in its 74 year, the Intel
Science Talent Search continues to inspire
innovation in science, technology, engineering and
math, and to recognize notable achievements by
the next generation of scientific leaders.
Intel STS alumni have achieved some of the
world’s most revered scientific honors: twelve
have won MacArthur Foundation “Genius” grants,
seven have received the National Medal of
Science or the National Medal of Technology, and
eight have been awarded the Nobel Prize.
Rewarding excellence
This year, the Intel Science Talent Search features
a new awards structure that triples the prize
money for top winners in three categories.
6. Basic Research
First Prize: $150,000
Second Prize: $75,000
Third Prize: $35,000
Global Good
First Prize: $150,000
Second Prize: $75,000
Third Prize: $35,000
Innovation
First Prize: $150,000
Second Prize: $75,000
Third Prize: $35,000
The remaining 31 finalists each receive $7,500. Additionally, every finalist
receives:
An all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. An opportunity to meet with
government officials,including the President or Vice President of the United
States A chance to interact with distinguished scientistsand display research at
the National Geographic
Society In total, more than $1.6 million in prizes will be awarded at Intel STS
2015.
