15 Young Indian Scientific Geniuses To Compete At Intel's International Fair

BANGALORE: In a special ceremony held at the Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) in New Delhi, 18 students were felicitated for being the best talent selected from across the country and holding the honor to represent the country at an international platform - Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held in Los Angeles, California from May 11-16, 2014 - as TEAM India.

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) & Intel came together to celebrate these young geniuses as they get ready to compete at the international forum. The TEAM India was given a send-off by United States Ambassador to India, Ms Nancy J. Powell and Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India along with delegates from various organizations.

In an hour and a half long ceremony, the winners of the IRIS 2013, now the TEAM India 2014 were congratulated and given an opportunity to interact with scientists, professors and other eminent guests and showcase their respective projects. Out of the 18 students, 3 are junior observers and 15 are the finalists who would be competing amongst 1600 young students at the world’s largest pre-college science fair, the only global science competition for students in grades 8-12. Bringing together more than 1600 young students from more than 70 countries, Intel ISEF 2014 is an opportunity for the best young minds in the world to come together to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge projects, and compete for more than $4 million in awards and scholarships. The winners are selected based on their creative ability and scientific thought, as well as the thoroughness, skill, and clarity shown in their projects.
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