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A Third Of America's Budding Science Talent Are Of Indian Origin
WASHINGTON: Nearly one-third of the 40 high school seniors named finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015, America's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science and math competition, are of Indian origin.
The finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC from March 5 to 11 to compete for more than $1 million in awards from the Intel Foundation.
Run by the Society for Science & the Public, the contest recognises the most promising young US innovators creating the technologies and solutions that will that will make people's lives better.
Intel Science Talent Search recently tripled its top award money, replacing the single $100,000 top prize with three Medal of Distinction awards of $150,000 each.
"Intel invests in engineering, math and science education to support the next generation of innovators, who will create the products and services to enrich our daily lives," said Justin Rattner, president of the Intel Foundation.
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Source: IANS
