Intel-Affiliated Science & Engineering Fair Contra Costa County March 31, April 1 & 2 Los Medanos College Build a network: Contact Mary Black

Intel I nternational S cience & E ngineering F air Founded in 1950 by Science Services ~ Intel is Title Sponsor World’s largest pre-college celebration of science Over 1,400 students Over $3 million in awards and scholarships: Scholarships Tuition grants Internships Scientific field trips Grand prize: $50,000 college scholarship The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair provides an opportunity for the best young scientists from around the globe to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science projects, and compete for awards and scholarships.

Member of the Intel ISEF network ~ All states in the U.S. and 40 countries ~ Fairs conducted at regional, state and national levels Established in 2006 ~ Contra Costa businesses joined with K-12 educators Hosted by Los Medanos College Intel-Affiliated Contra Costa County Science & Engineering Fair Winner of the CCSEF Senior Division competes in the ISEF Winner of CCSEF Junior Division submitted for Broadcom MASTERS Exhibition 10 student winners compete in California State Science Fair

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2 Divisions: Senior (Grades 10-12) Junior (Grades 7-9) 2 Grand Awards: Best Project Overall Senior Division Junior Division Ribbons and Certificates awarded for each Category: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th Places 45 Special Awards in 2010: By companies and organizations May be given for specific project categories or in general for project excellence ~ Examples: Cash awards, scholarships, LHS Science Camp tuitions, Graphing calculators, etc Awards Biological SciencesEngineering Behavioral ScienceEnvironmental Science Physical SciencesMath/Computer Science

Judging Process Over 75 judges from a variety of disciplines and industries in Contra Costa County. Examine the quality of the student’s work Through interview, determine understanding of project and area of study. The physical display is secondary to the student's knowledge of the subject. The goal is that participation is an educational and motivating experience for the students. Interviews allow students to demonstrate the knowledge that they've gained by completing the project.

Timeline & Process International Science Fair May 8-13 CA State Science Fair May 2-3 Broadcom Science Exhibition May CCC Science Fair March 31, April 1,2 Project Abstracts March 18 th Not needing pre-approval Feb 26 th Needing pre-approval Feb 5 th Project Registration Identify key Science Teachers or Leaders per school site and district Provide information and support to Science Teachers/Adult Sponsors Offer opportunity to students Prepare students for Project selection and submission

Intel-Affiliated Contra Costa County Science & Engineering Fair Intel - ISEF Application Process Students Topic Selection (Science Buddies)Science Buddies Student Handbook Enter Your Project into Our Fair Master the Abstract Writing Process Presenting Your Project at the Fair Creating an Effective Project Display Deadlines Fair Schedule Business & Sponsors Awards Judges Contact Us