Craig R. Barrett, Intel Chairman of the Board, welcomes Guest Speaker Gen. Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired), to the podium at the Gala Awards Program of the Intel Science Talent Search 2009.

Supporting Intel Science Talent Search

Since 1998, Society for Science & the Public has partnered with the Intel Corporation on the Science Talent Search: America's oldest and most highly regarded pre-college science competition.

Founded in 1968 the Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company. Through constant innovation, Intel continues to revolutionize the way the world experiences technology.

The Intel® Education Initiative is a sustained commitment to prepare students with the skills required to thrive in the knowledge economy. Through collaboration with educators and governments in more than 50 countries, Intel delivers programs that improve the effective use of technology to enhance 21st century learning, and encourage excellence in mathematics, science and engineering. Intel’s education programs are adapted to the needs of individual countries and utilize an approach focused on building local competency for teacher training and technology innovation.

Society for Science & the Public would like to thank the Intel Corporation for its commitment to serve as the Title Sponsor for the Intel Science Talent Search. Together we are helping the nation identify, encourage and reward especially talented high school seniors in their pursuit of excellence in science, math, engineering, and medicine.

For more information on supporting Society for Science & the Public programs, or our publications, including Science News and our website Science News for Kids please contact Rick Bates, Director of External Affairs, at 202-872-5136