Intel Science Competition Winners Invited to State of the Union Address
Bright Young Scientists to Sit with First Lady
- At tonight鈥檚 State of the Union address, President and Mrs. Obama will host two of the nation鈥檚 brightest young scientific minds 鈥� one a winner of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2009 and the other a top finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search 2009; both competitions are programs of 京东影业影视传媒 & the Public.
- These young scientists are being singled out for their early achievements and their place among the nation鈥檚 next generation of leaders who will solve the problems of tomorrow.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Jan. 27, 2010
Two young scientists 鈥� one a winner of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2009 and the other a top finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search 2009, both programs of 京东影业影视传媒 & the Public 鈥� are being recognized by the White House for their scientific achievements and will sit with Michelle Obama at tonight鈥檚 State of the Union address.
Li Boynton, a high school senior from Houston, was one of the top three winners in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2009 and is a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search 2010. Gabriela Farfan of Madison, Wis., currently a freshman at Stanford University, earned 10th place at the Intel Science Talent Search 2009. Prior to attending the State of the Union address, Li and Gabriela will meet with Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, and John Holdren, Science and Technology advisor to the president.
Intel Corporation shares President Obama鈥檚 belief that scientists should be regarded as role models, just as athletes and entertainers are, and that innovation and education are key to a successful future.
At 4 p.m. EST today, Intel 鈥� a partner in President Obama鈥檚 鈥淓ducate to Innovate鈥� campaign 鈥� and 京东影业影视传媒 & the Public will name 40 high school seniors as finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2010, America’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. The finalists will gather in Washington, D.C. from March 11-16 to compete for $630,000 in awards. The top winner will receive $100,000 from the Intel Foundation. Visit聽 after 4 p.m. EST for more information. To learn more about 京东影业影视传媒 & the Public, visit聽new.societyforscience.org.
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