An overhead view of the Exhibit Floor of the Intel ISEF 2007 in Albuquerque, NM, where 1,512 finalists displayed their independent research and competed for nearly $4 million in scholarships and awards.
			Watch NBC Nightly News coverage of the Intel ISEF 2007 in Albuquerque, NM.

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, annually provides a forum for more than 1,500 high school students from over 40 countries to showcase their independent research. The Intel ISEF is the premiere science competition in the world exclusively for students in grades 9–12.

Each year, millions of students worldwide compete in local and school-sponsored science fairs; the winners of these events go on to participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated regional and state fairs from which the best win the opportunity to attend the Intel ISEF. The Intel ISEF unites these top young scientific minds, showcasing their talent on an international stage, enabling them to submit their work to judging by doctoral level scientists—and providing the opportunity to compete for nearly $4 million in prizes and scholarships.

Society for Science & the Public partners with Intel—along with dozens of other corporate, academic, government and science-focused sponsors—who provide support and awards for the Intel ISEF each year.

The Intel ISEF 2009 will be held May 8-15, 2009 in Reno, NV.

Fair Updates

5/16 1PM: Top Award Winners of the Intel ISEF 2008 Press Release

5/16 1PM: Grand Awards Announced

5/15 9:30PM: Organization and Government Awards Announced

6/1/08 See the 2008 Intel ISEF Highlight Video

6/1/08 Photos from the 2008 Intel ISEF

INTEL ISEF 2008:

• On-Site Survey (Survey Monkey)
• Post Fair Survey (SurveyMonkey)

STUDENTS & TEACHERS:

• Meet successful Intel ISEF 2007 Finalists as they discuss their projects
• Students beginning research projects - use the Rules Wizard to help define what rules and regulations you need to be certain you know and follow.
• The 2009 International Rules and accompanying forms are now available. Use the Document Library to download the proper Adobe® Acrobat® Reader files.

JUDGES:

• Grand Awards Judging Information
• Intel ISEF 2008 Judging Guide

OTHER ITEMS:

• Visit the Official Atlanta Host City Web site for information on the Intel ISEF 2008.
• The Intel ISEF SRC has made available an SRC 101 Powerpoint that can be a tool in giving workshops on the Rules and Guidelines. Share with your IRB and SRC members, teachers and any others interested in an overview of the International Rules. (NOTE: MS Powerpoint needs to be installed on your machine to view.)
• Experience a week in the life of an Intel ISEF Finalist. This video montage shows highlights of the 2007 Intel ISEF in Albuquerque, New Mexico.