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The national finals of the Intel Philippines Science Fair 2005 kicks off on Feb. 16
with the theme, “Exploring Genius,” a subject that is apt for a country blessed with an abundance of talented youth.
A total of 97 Filipino high school students will take part in the competition at the Bahay ng Alumni at the University of the Philippines. The competition starts on Feb. 16 and culminates with awarding ceremonies the following day. The participants will be whittled down to 10 national winners who will represent the Philippines at the Intel International Science Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona, USA in May 2005.
An annual competition aimed at fostering a love of science and innovation among high school students, the Intel Philippines Science Fair selection process starts from the division level, progressing thru the regional, then to the national level. All national Intel Philippine Science Fair entrants are chosen through a selection process which lasts from September through December of every year. Its rigorous selection process is key to making the Intel Philippines Science Fair among the Philippines’ most prestigious science competitions for the youth.
Intel Philippines Science Fair entries may fall into both individual or team projects, and students may choose to focus on either of two major fields of studies physical and applied sciences. Winning research projects have ranged from anti-venom developed from locally grown plants, to a remote thermometer and biological sensor. “The competition attracts kids with a penchant for exploring the possibilities offered by science and technology, says Yvonne Garcia-Flores, education manager for Intel Technology Philippines.
Among the most notable Filipino winners of the Intel Philippines Science Fair is Joy Anne Aquino. Joy, who was on her third year at the E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Quezon City, when she went to Oregon to compete in the Intel ISEF in May last year, won fourth place in the Grand Award for Medicine and Health, and was awarded the first prize by the American Veterinary Association. Her project, which focused on isolating the anti-microbial component of sea snake venom, bested more than a thousand others from across 40 countries competing in the prestigious event. “Entries such as Joy Anne Aquino’s tell us that Filipino students have a great inclination towards innovation in science and technology, which should give great hope for the future of our country,” Flores notes.
The Department of Science and Technology helps in the nationwide coordination of the event. Intel Philippine Science Fair is supported by ABS-CBN Foundation; Netopia Café, UP Chemistry Alumni Association; Natural Products Society of the Philippines; and Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Inc.
February 10, 2005 Manila Bulletin
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with the theme, “Exploring Genius,” a subject that is apt for a country blessed with an abundance of talented youth.
A total of 97 Filipino high school students will take part in the competition at the Bahay ng Alumni at the University of the Philippines. The competition starts on Feb. 16 and culminates with awarding ceremonies the following day. The participants will be whittled down to 10 national winners who will represent the Philippines at the Intel International Science Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona, USA in May 2005.
An annual competition aimed at fostering a love of science and innovation among high school students, the Intel Philippines Science Fair selection process starts from the division level, progressing thru the regional, then to the national level. All national Intel Philippine Science Fair entrants are chosen through a selection process which lasts from September through December of every year. Its rigorous selection process is key to making the Intel Philippines Science Fair among the Philippines’ most prestigious science competitions for the youth.
Intel Philippines Science Fair entries may fall into both individual or team projects, and students may choose to focus on either of two major fields of studies physical and applied sciences. Winning research projects have ranged from anti-venom developed from locally grown plants, to a remote thermometer and biological sensor. “The competition attracts kids with a penchant for exploring the possibilities offered by science and technology, says Yvonne Garcia-Flores, education manager for Intel Technology Philippines.
Among the most notable Filipino winners of the Intel Philippines Science Fair is Joy Anne Aquino. Joy, who was on her third year at the E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Quezon City, when she went to Oregon to compete in the Intel ISEF in May last year, won fourth place in the Grand Award for Medicine and Health, and was awarded the first prize by the American Veterinary Association. Her project, which focused on isolating the anti-microbial component of sea snake venom, bested more than a thousand others from across 40 countries competing in the prestigious event. “Entries such as Joy Anne Aquino’s tell us that Filipino students have a great inclination towards innovation in science and technology, which should give great hope for the future of our country,” Flores notes.
The Department of Science and Technology helps in the nationwide coordination of the event. Intel Philippine Science Fair is supported by ABS-CBN Foundation; Netopia Café, UP Chemistry Alumni Association; Natural Products Society of the Philippines; and Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Inc.
February 10, 2005 Manila Bulletin
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