Intel ISEF Special Awards

Each year over 1,500 student finalists from 65 countries, regions, and territories around the globe earn the right to attend the Intel ISEF as a result of winning an Intel ISEF-affiliated fair at a local, regional, or national level. Finalists in 2011 competed for over $4 million in total awards and prizes and were judged on their creative ability and scientific thought, as well as the thoroughness, skill, and clarity shown in their projects. SSP and Intel are honored by the partnership of organizations who provided Special Awards at the Intel ISEF 2011 in Los Angeles. 

For more information on becoming a Special Award organization at the Intel ISEF 2012 in Pittsburgh please contact Diane Rashid at 202-785-2255. Special Awards of the Intel ISEF 2011 included:

	Acoustical Society of America First Award of $1,000; in addition, the student's school will be awarded $500 and the student's mentor will be awarded $250. Second Award of $500 and the student's school will be awarded $200 and the student's mentor will be awarded $100. ACS will offer two Honorable Mentions. Each winner will receive a one-year ASA membership.
	Agilent Technologies Agilent's worldwide community involvement programs, known collectively as Agilent Action, tangibly demonstrates the company's values and commitment to corporate citizenship. Agilent supports programs that are designed to increase students' interest and achievement in science education, with an emphasis on women, and populations under-represented in the technology industry. Agilent Action inspires minds and enriches lives in the communities where Agilent people live and work. Agilent offers paid summer internships at an Agilent site that aligns with the student and his/her background. Agilent Technologies is proud to offer $25,000 awards to each of two students whose research exemplifies the work that Agilent does in close collaboration with engineers, scientists, and researchers around the globe to meet the communications, electronics, life sciences, and chemical analysis challenges of today and tomorrow. The Agilent Teacher Award of $5,000 will be presented to three teachers of Intel ISEF Finalists. These awards will be presented to select teachers who have best proposed how they would use the funds to support their professional development in the sciences and further their support of students in independent research.
	American Association for Clinical Chemistry For the projects that best demonstrate the use of chemistry to diagnose diseases and to treat patients. First Award of $1,500, Second Award of $1000, Third Award of $500, and Fourth Award of $250.
	American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists is a professional, scientific organization comprised of members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. AAPS provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to serve the public and enhance their contributions to health. The AAPS is awarding projects which contribute to scientific research relevant to the pharmaceutical sciences. First Award of $2,000, Second Award of $1,000, Third Award of $500, and three Honorable Mentions. The winners will also receive a certificate, a one-year membership in the association including three AAPS journals, reduced rates for meetings and numerous educational materials.
	American Association of Physics Teachers and the American Physical Society Top award-winners receive a one-year AAPT and APS student membership, a certificate from both AAPT and APS, as well as subscriptions to AAPT "The Physics Teacher" journal and other APS journals. First Award of $1,200, Second Award of $800, Third Award of $500, and four Honorable Mentions. Each sponsoring teacher of a student who receives an AAPT and APS award also will receive a certificate.
	Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the American Astronomical Society The Priscilla and Bart Bok First and Second Awards are given jointly by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the American Astronomical Society. The main criterion for selecting the two Bok Awards is scientific merit. Eligible projects include observational, instrumental, theoretical as well as interdisciplinary projects involving physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering, etc. Priscilla and Bart Bok First Award of $1,000 and Priscilla and Bart Bok Second Award of $500. The awarded funds are intended to be used by the recipients to further their education and research efforts. up to $1000. in travel is also provided for each recipient to attend the winter meeting of the AAS following the receipt of the award.
	American Chemical Society Founded in 1876 the American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development. First Award of $4,000, Second Award of $3,000, Third Award of $2,000, Forth Award of $1,000.00, and six Honorable Mentions. All award winners and honorable mentions receive a subscription to "ChemMatters".
	American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science The International Summer Science Institute at the Weizmann Institute of Science provides students with an opportunity to work alongside top Weizmann Institute researchers, as well as to learn about life in Israel today.  All expense paid four week trip and scholarship to the Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute. Trip and scholarship is held at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel each July. A valid passport is required for travel.
	ADA Foundation As dentistry's premier philanthropic and charitable organization, the ADA Foundation is a catalyst for uniting people and organizations to make a difference through better oral health. We secure contributions and provide grants for sustainable programs in dental research, education, access to care and assistance for dentists and their families in need. Our strategic ties with the American Dental Association, coupled with our strong volunteer leadership and our generous donors, give us a powerful yet flexible infrastructure to anticipate and quickly respond to the most pressing needs affecting dentistry and the public's oral health. Indeed, the ADA Foundation connects people and changes lives. First Award of $2,000, Second Award of $1,000 and Third Award of $500.
	American Geological Institute Founded in 1948, AGI strives to increase public awareness of the vital role that the geosciences play in modern society. AGI is pleased to recognize three projects that best reflect the study of Earth and the mission of AGI. First Award of $1,000, Second Award of $750, and two Third Awards of $250. AGI will present their winners with a vast selection of related publications.
	American Intellectual Property Law Association A national bar association constituted primarily of lawyers in private and corporate practice, in government and in the academic community. The AIPLA represents a wide and diverse spectrum of individuals, companies and institutions involved directly or indirectly in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law, as well as other fields of law affecting intellectual property. The AIPLA is proud to nurture the innovation and scientific achievement of young researchers at the Intel ISEF. Two First Awards of $1,000 and two Second Awards of $250.
	American Mathematical Society The AMS founded in 1888 to further the interest of mathematical research and scholarship serves the national and international community through its publications, meetings, advocacy and other programs. AMS presents the Karl Menger Award of Excellence First Award of $1,000, two Second Awards of $500, four Third Awards of $250,  and five Honorable Mentions. A booklet on Karl Menger will be given to each winner.
	American Meteorological Society The American Meteorological Society founded in 1919 promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. The AMS awards are given to the best Intel ISEF exhibits in the area of atmospheric and related sciences. First Award of $2,000, Second Award of $1000, Third Award of $500, and three Honorable Mentions. Winners receive a certificate, an AMS Journal/Bulletin Archive DVD, and a one-year student membership to the AMS. The student membership includes a subscription to the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society; or "Weatherwise" magazine.
	American Physiological Society For the best projects in the physiological sciences which include cellular physiology, animal physiology and neurophysiology. First Award of $1,500, Second Award of $1,000, Third Award of $500, and an APS Exceptional Science Award of $500. Winners will receive a certificate, a t-shirt, and a one-year subscription to APS publications.
	American Psychological Association The mission of the American Psychological Association is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives. The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The APA is awarding the best Intel ISEF projects representing psychological science. First Award of $1,500, Second Award of $1,000, and five Third Awards of $500.
	American Society for Horticultural Science ASHS is the corner stone of research and education in horticulture and an agent for active promotion of horticulture science. First Award of $1,000, Second Award of $500, and Third Award of $250. Each awardee and his/her school will receive a one-year subscription to ASHS "HortScience" and "Hort Technology" plus a mounted certificate.
	American Society for Microbiology Founded in 1899 the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the largest single life science membership organization in the world. Members worldwide represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specializations plus a division for microbiology educators. The ASM's awards honors the most outstanding microbiology projects. First Award of $2,000, Second Award of $1,250, Third Award of $750, Fourth Award of $500, and six Fifth Awards of $250. All laureates receive a cash prize and a one-year subscription to "Microbe", ASM's monthly news magazine, and access to the members only web resources.
	American Statistical Association First Award of $1,000, Second Award of $500, Third Award of $250, and seven Honorable Mentions. All students receive one-year subscriptions of "Significance" and "Chance". Their schools will also receive a one-year school membership in the American Statistical Association.
	American Veterinary Medical Association The American Veterinary Medical Association established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 76,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the professional. First Award of $1,000 and a plaque (5). All winners will also receive a plaque.
	AVASC-Ashtavadhani Vidwan Ambati Subbaraya Chetty Foundation An educational and medical service foundation dedicated to recognizing academic talent and providing services to the needy. AVASC will award projects that display outstanding creativity, ingenuity and have the potential to alleviate the human condition or mark a substantive advancement in the scientific field. Two First Awards of $1,000 U.S. savings bond and eight Second Awards of $500 U.S. savings bond. Equivalent awards available for non-U.S. winners.
	Association for Computing Machinery The ACM is an educational and scientific society uniting the world's computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing for life-long learning, career development, and professional networking. First Award of $1,000, Second Award of $500, Third Award of $300, and three Fourth Awards of $200. All winners will receive complimentary ACM Student Memberships for the duration of their undergraduate education. The ACM's Student Portal Package also includes ACM's Digital Library.
	Association for Women Geoscientists AWG encourages the participation of women in the geosciences, to exchange educational, technical and professional information, and to enhance the professional growth and advancement of women in geosciences. These awards are presented to projects which exemplify a high standard of innovation and scientific excellence in the geosciences, increase awareness of the geosciences, illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the geosciences and promote sensitivity to the earth's global system. First Award of $1,500 and Second Award of $150. The award winners will also receive a student membership in the AWG organization which includes a newsletter subscription, a certificate, an AWG t-shirt and a copy of the winners' group photograph.
	Bruno Kessler Foundation The Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK) is a leading research center located in Trento, Italy. WebValley, started in 2001, is the FBK Summer School program for interdisciplinary scientific research. A team of enthusiastic and motivated high school students and FBK researchers accepts a project challenge proposed by an external scientist. The theme of 2011 is a Web-Kinect-GIS interface to climate change scenarios. Novel ways to interact with maps and complex environmental data will be explored, developing a prototype exhibit for the new Trento Science museum. FBK’s administration board awards 3 Intel ISEF finalists full fellowships, including travel to Italy, to be part of the WebValley team from June 19 to July 09 2011.
	European Organization for Nuclear Research-CERN Intel ISEF Finalists may apply to be considered for an opportunity to travel to tour CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the world's leading laboratory for particle physics in Geneva, Switzerland.A total of 12 students will win this wonderful opportunity to visit CERN in June. Finalists with projects in these categories are eligible and must apply to be considered:Physics and Astronomy, Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, and Materials and Bio-Engineering.Eligible Finalists will be informed by e-mail at the beginning April on how to apply for this award. Twelve all-expense paid trips to tour CERN. This award is made possible by cooperative grants from Intel and the CERN IT Department, which collaborates with Intel in the framework of CERN openlab.Finalists MUST be available for travel on established dates 18/19-24 June, meet eligibility requirements for travel, and return documentation promptly to be considered. A valid passport is required for travel.
	CACO - Pharmaceutical & BioScience Society CACO is a not for profit organization consisting of scientists and other professionals in various fields of pharmaceutical research and biosciences. CACO recognizes Intel ISEF projects that have potential applications in pharmaceutical research and biosciences. First Award of $1,500, Second Award $1,000, and two Third Awards $500. Each winner will also receive a commemorative plaque.
	China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) is the largest organization of scientists and technologists of China. One of its missions is to promote public understanding of science. Having developed science education programs, CAST supports youth and adolescents in becoming citizens with high scientific literacy. CAST Awards are given to the projects that best reflect the originality and innovation of the students work in all scientific disciplines. Five awards of $3,000. Each winner will also receive a certificate. Award will be shared by team members.
	Coalition for Plasma Science (CPS) CPS is a group of institutions, organizations, and companies joining forces to increase awareness and understanding of plasma science and its many applications and benefits for society. CPS will present this award to the best project in the broad area of plasmas. Plasma-related topics include, but are not limited to, lighting, display, materials processing, space physics, terrestrial phenomena (lighting, aurora, etc.), fusion, and basic plasma science. First Award of $1,500.
	Consortium for Ocean Leadership A Washington, DC based nonprofit organization that represents 99 of the leading public and private ocean research educational institutions, aquaria and industry; working to advance research, education and sound ocean policy. The Organization also manages ocean research and education programs in scientific ocean drilling, ocean observing, ocean exploration and ocean partnerships. Awards will be given to the best projects in the area of ocean sciences with an emphasis on marine geosciences. First Award of $3,000 and Second Award of $2,000.
	Endocrine Society First Award of $1,000, two Second Awards of $500, and four Honorable Mentions. All winners will receive a certificate, a book on the endocrine system and a t-shirt.
	European Union Contest for Young Scientists For a top team project, an all-expense paid trip to attend the European Union Contest for Young Scientists this September. Trip to the EU Contest. The EU Contest for Young Scientists was developed to promote the ideals of co-operation and interchange between young scientists. The Contest is the annual showcase of the best of European student scientific achievement. The team project must pass the EU Contest jury review prior to attending, and must be first time participants in the EU Contest. Valid passport required.
	GE Energy GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy technologies. GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. GE's tradition of innovation began with it's founder Thomas Edison and the GE Energy Edison Award will recognize that same passion, innovation and creativity. The award is presented to projects which best display imaginative, impactful or efficient generation or usage of energy with special consideration of the GE Ecomagination commitment. First Award of $2,500, Second Award of $1,500, and Third Award of $1,000.
	Goethe-Institut The Goethe-Institut promotes the study of German while facilitating and encouraging international exchange and collaboration. Our cultural programming, ranging from musical performances to topic-oriented events in politics and science, showcases Germanys global relevance. Two educational and cultural trips to Bad Mnstereifel, Germany. High school sophomores and juniors who are interested in physics and engineering can compete for a trip to Bad Mnstereifel. From September 13 until September 21, winners will visit the Max Planck Institut for Radioastronomie, the Bayer plant in Leverkusen, the Aachen University's research division and attend the St. Michael-Gymnasium, a renowned technical-sciences high school. Cultural sight-seeing tours will complete the program.
	Google Google recognizes how vital a good science and math education is to building products that change the world. So as committed supporters of students in the pursuit of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Google is offering awards to recognize Intel ISEF finalists whose projects have the potential for positive impact: the CS Connect Award - $10,000 for applying computer science to further science inquiry field; the Future of Energy Award - $10,000 for the project that has the potential to shape the future of clean energy; and the Secret Change Agent Award - $10,000 for the project that could create a positive impact in their neighborhood and in the global society.
	IEEE Computer Society First Award of $1,000, Team First Award of $500 for each team member, Second Award of $500, Team Second Award of $400 for each team member, Third Award of $350 and Team Third Award of $300 for each team member. Winners will receive a framed certificate, and a one-year free subscription to the CS magazine of their choice. A winners group photo will also be published in an issue of "Computer" magazine.
	IEEE Foundation Sponsored by the IEEE Foundation, the Presidents' Scholarship is awarded by the IEEE, the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Given for outstanding achievement in the field of engineering, it includes a $10,000 scholarship payable over four years for undergraduate study in engineering or a related field. The IEEE Foundation Presidents' Scholarship Award of $10,000. The winner also receives a plaque, framed certificate and free membership to the IEEE for the duration of the scholarship.
	International Council on Systems Engineering - INCOSE The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded to develop and disseminate the interdisciplinary principles and practices that enable the realization of successful systems. INCOSE will award the best interdisciplinary project that can produce technologically appropriate solutions the meet societal needs. First Award of $1,500 and nine Honorable Mentions.
	King Abdul-Aziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity King Adbul-Aziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "MAWHIBA" is a national cultural foundation to help develop a comprehensive environment of creativity in Saudi Arabia to enable gifted citizens from all areas to properly use their talents for prosperity of their country. MAWHIBA is awarding projects which contribute to innovations in potable water technology. First Award of $5,000, Second Award of $3,000, and Third Award of $2,000.
	Langdon Engineers & Scientific services are located in Alaska and Washington States and perform engineering and scientific design of experimental physics apparatus and accelerators. The firm specializes in cyclotrons, liquid helium cryogenics, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, targetry and nuclear isotope production systems. The firm has manufacturing facilities, laboratories and owns and operates cyclotrons and accelerators for the production of medical imaging isotopes. The firm’s clients include the United States DOD laboratories, foreign government’s nuclear physics research facilities and many medical institutions.
	Medprin Biotech, LLC Medprin Biotech is a biomedical device company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations in regenerative medicine and biomaterials. Medprin integrates advanced technologies and designs into people-centric solutions to address complex medical problems and is especially dedicated to the development and fabrication of implantable medical devices such as the regenerative dural maters, skin grafts, bone scaffolds, and nerve tubes. Medprin is awarding projects that contribute to scientific research related to biomaterials, biochemistry, regenerative medicine, and other life science fields.
	Mu Alpha Theta, National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society Formed over 50 years ago to develop strong scholarship in Mathematics and promote the understanding and enjoyment of the subject. The Mu Alpha Theta Award is given to the most challenging, thorough, and creative investigation of a problem involving mathematics accessible to high school students. Components of the investigation may include, but are not limited to, mathematical proof, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, visualization, simulation, and approximation. $ 3,000.00 will be the total of all awards. First award minimum of $1500.00. Winners will receive a certificate and information about joining Mu Alpha Theta.
	National Anti-Vivisection Society For the projects that best promote scientific advancement through methods that do not harm animals, that work to replace live animals with non-animal methodologies, or for animal-based research that benefits animals using non-invasive techniques, or in an observational setting. First Award of $5,000, Second Award of $2,000, and Third Award of $1,000. For more information on the specific guidelines for this award, visit the National Anti-Vivisection Society's website.
	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - NOAA "The Pulse of the Planet" award will be given to the student whose project best relates to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) mission goals. This student will receive a fully paid internship at a NOAA research lab or vessel. The winner also receives a plaque, and a certificate signed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. A fully paid summer internship at a NOAA research lab. The Winner also receives a plaque, a NOAA ALL Hazards Weather Radio, and a certificate signed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
	National Institute on Drug Abuse, Friends of NIDA, National Institutes of Health As a component of the National Institutes of Health, NIDA supports most of the world's research on drug abuse and addiction. NIDA will identify Intel ISEF projects that focus on better understanding of the mechanisms of drug abuse and addiction. Awards are sponsored by the Friends of NIDA, a group that supports NIDA's mission, and educates health professionals about advances related to drug abuse. First Award of $2,500, Second Award $1,500, and Third Award of $1,000. The Addiction Science Award is sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health and Friends of NIDA
	National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance/The Lemelson Foundation The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance will award prizes in 11 different categories, which recognize innovation and invention that addresses critical basic human needs. An additional six prizes will be awarded to one project in each of the following areas: Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Medicine & Health and Computer Science. Awards are given for creativity, technological innovation and commercial promise. Ten awards of $1,000.
	National Taiwan Science Education Center Trip to Taiwan to attend the Taiwan International Science Fair in February. This award includes a round trip ticket, most meals, accommodations and activity expenses for the winners. Two Trips to attend the Taiwan International Science Fair. Valid passport required for travel.
	The Office of Naval Research coordinates, executes and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.  They will give seventeen Tuition Scholarship Awards in the amount of $8,000. There will also be four Tuition Scholarship Awards of $4,000 for original research in an important Naval-relevant scientific area that also include trips to the London International Youth Forum. Scholarships are payable at $2,000 a year for four years. Recipients also receive a certificate signed by the Chief of Naval Research and a U.S. Navy memento. Team award winners receive $500 a year for four years.
	Patent and Trademark Office Society Promotes the US Patent and Trademark system's growth and well-being, and fosters a true appreciation of these systems, recalls our rich heritage of innovation and commerce, and cultivates the highest standards of professional ethics among patent practitioners. The PTO extends this mission to the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. Theses award encourage young inventors to develop new and useful products, and to pursue careers in science and technology. Seven First Awards of $200, eight Second Awards of $150, and Grand Award of $1,000, an American flag and a framed copy of the first patent granted in the United States of America.
	ProConn Power, Inc. Founded in 1987, ProConn Power, Inc provides engineering services to the nation's electricity utility and renewable energy companies. ProConn Power, Inc is presenting an award for the project deemed to make the most significant contribution to sustainable electrical energy. Award of $1,500. The award is sponsored by ProConn Power, Inc.
	Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology Psi Chi was founded in 1929, for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests, and who meet the minimum qualifications. Psi Chi is awarding the best projects in psychological science. First Award of $1,000, Second Award of $350 and Third Award of $150. All winners will receive a Psi Chi Certificate of Recognition.
	Ricoh Americas Corporation Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions whose integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently. Ricoh has a long-standing environmental mission and commitment to sustainability, bringing corporate, social and environmental responsibilities into balance. Ricoh was once again named to the Global 100 Most Sustainable corporations in the World! The Ricoh Sustainable Development Award is given to the projects whose principles and technical innovations offer the greatest potential for increasing our ability to grow environmentally friendly and socially responsible businesses. Two Ricoh Sustainable Development Awards of $12,500.
	Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Founded in 1886, Sigma Xi is the international honor society of research scientists and engineers, with a distinguished history of service to science and society. This multi-disciplinary society includes members who were elected based on their research achievements or potential, and historically, more than 200 members have won the Nobel Prize. The Society is pleased to offer awards for the best demonstration of interdisciplinary research. First Award of $2,500, Second Award of $1,500, and Third Award of $1,000.
	Society of Experimental Test Pilots Founded in 1955 the Society of Experimental Test Pilots is an international organization of flight test pilots and astronauts promoting air safety and education in the design and flight test of aerospace vehicles. SETP's membership extends across 30 countries worldwide, comprised of over 2,400 active and retired test pilots representing all types of aerospace vehicles, military and civilian. The Society's Intel ISEF awards recognize outstanding achievement in the engineering sciences to inspire youth to careers in aerospace and to the flight test profession. First Award of $1,000, Second Award of $500, Third Award of $300, and three Honorable Mentions. All honorees receive a certificate of recognition, book and guest invitation to the annual Symposium.
	The Society for Experimental Mechanics, Inc. The Society for Experimental Mechanics is an international network of engineers and scientists dedicated to the development and application of experimental methods to better understand the behavior of materials, mechanical structures and systems. Founded in 1943, the Society provides various opportunities for education and the exchange of knowledge in all areas of experimental mechanics. We are pleased to offer awards for projects which demonstrate excellence in the experimental study of materials and mechanical structures. First Award of $1,500, Second Award of $500 and Third Award of $250 are provided.
	Society of Exploration Geophysicists For projects that display excellence related to the geophysical sciences. Distinguished Achievement Award and a trip to the SEG International Exposition and Annual Meeting. Award of Merit of $1,000, four Awards of Merit of $500, eight Honorable Mentions, and Team award of $1000 to be divided equally among team members.
	SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering Advancing the science and application of light, SPIE is the largest international not-for-profit society in optics, photonics, and imaging. SPIE also supports Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs to help inform students about the educational and career possibilities in the exciting and growing field of optical engineering. SPIE presents these awards for the best projects in the area of Optics and Photonics Engineering. First Award of $2,500, Second Award of $1,500, and Third Award of $1,000. SPIE has distributed nearly $3 million in individual scholarships and institutional grants. This ambitious effort reflects the Society's commitment to education and to the next generation of optical scientists and engineers.
	States United for Biomedical Research (SUBR) SUBR is a network of nonprofit associations who have joined forces to promote health through science and education, to promote public understanding and increase appreciation of the values of biomedical research, including humane care and use of research animals, and provide access to accurate information about biomedical research and its benefits. First Award of $2,500 and two Second Awards of $1,000. A $1,000 grant will be awarded to the teacher of the SUBR first place winner. In addition, a a $1,000 grant is awarded to the teacher of the SUBR first place award winner.
	Synaptics, Inc. Synaptics is a leading worldwide developer of user interface solutions for consumer electronics. Our mission is to enrich the interaction between users and intelligent devices. Synaptics products emphasize ease of use, low power consumption, advanced functionality, and reliability, making them applicable to notebook computers, PC peripherals, mobile phones, and portable devices. Synaptics is awarding projects which contribute to scientifically sound research relevant to human interface technology. First Award of $1,500, Second Award of $750, and Third Award of $250.
	Air Force Research Laboratory on behalf of the United States Air Force Established in 1947, the United States Air Force is one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. The mission of the Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interest -- to fly and fight in Air, Space and Cyberspace. The USAF is the largest and most technologically advanced force in the world. Characterized by science and technology, the Air Force is totally committed to rewarding science projects that exhibit these high standards. Seventeen First Awards of $3,000, one First Team Award of $1,500 for each member, seventeen Second Awards of $1,500, and one Second Team Award of $1,000 for each member. Each winner will receive a medallion, plaque and a certificate of recognition.
	United States Army The Department of the Army is proud of its more than 30 year history of sponsorship of the International Science and Engineering Fair Program. We congratulate the Society for Science & the Public and its continued commitment to sponsor programs such as this for the young budding scientists who will lead us into the future. The Army will be giving seventeen Awards of three $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, a certificate of achievement and a gold medallion and one Award of three $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, to be shared equally by team members, and certificates of achievement and gold medallions.
	United States Environmental Protection Agency One Finalist will be selected to receive the EPA Patrick Hurd Sustainability Award, which is an all-expense paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. for the P3: People, Prosperity and the Planet Design Competition for Sustainability. While there, the student will be able to display their award-winning project on the National Mall and have the chance to interact with University level students, EPA scientists and researchers.
	United Technologies Corporation United Technologies Corporation (UTC), based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries. UTC's products include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, UTC Fire & Security protection services and UTC Power fuel cells. In addition, the corporation operates a research center, UTRC, which delivers advanced technologies and innovative research to UTC businesses and external customers. UTC is proud to recognize eight projects for excellence in science and engineering. Each winning project will receive $2,000 in shares of UTC common stock (with an approximate value of $2,000). Each winner will also receive a plaque, digital camera, pen, backpack and the UTC Annual Report. Common stock award to be divided among team members.
	Vacuum Technology Division of the American Vacuum Society AVS is a not-for-profit professional society that promotes communication between academia, government laboratories and industry for the purpose of sharing research and development findings over a broad range of technologically relevant topics. First Award of $1000 and Second Award of $500.
	Wolfram Research, Inc. Through innovation and progressive growth, Wolfram Research continues to thrive as the world's leading technical software company. Wolfram Research products maintain a reputation for innovation, power, quality, and elegance. Wolfram Research is pleased to support the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair by presenting all Finalists with their own copy of Mathematica for Students. Mathematica integrates a numeric and symbolic computational engine, graphics system, programming language, documentation system, and advanced connectivity to other applications. It is this range of capabilities that makes Mathematica uniquely capable as a "one stop shop" for technical computing. Mathematica software for all Intel ISEF Finalists and Observers.

 

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College Scholarships

	Drexel University Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is awarding full tuition scholarships for projects in the categories of Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine and Health, and Physics or projects aligned with Drexel's curriculum. Eight Full tuition scholarships. Scholarships are renewable for up to 5 years pending maintenance of a 3.0 GPA and full-time status. Each scholarship is valued at $150,000. Scholarships will go into effect upon admission to the University.
	Florida Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology is the only private technological university in the southeastern United States. Florida Tech, located on the Space Coast near Kennedy Space Center, offers full undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, psychology, business, and aeronautics. 20 Scholarship Awards of $15,000 per year, renewable annually. Florida Tech is offering tuition scholarships of $60,000 each, to be distributed over four years.
	IIT College of Psychology Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D. granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law and design. The IIT College of Psychology is proud to offer awards at the Intel ISEF. Renewable Scholarship to the IIT Institute of Psychology $15,000 per year for up to four years, First Award of $1500 for excellence in Behavioral and Social Science Second Award of $1000 for excellence in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Third Award of $500 for excellence in Behavioraland Social Sciences. Scholarship award and continuation is conditional upon the student being admitted to Illinois Institute of Technology, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and remaining a full-time student.
	Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon Institute of Technology, (OIT) Oregon's polytechnic university and top-ten baccalaureate university in the western US, provides degree programs and educational opportunities in the applied sciences and technologies, especially in engineering and allied-health fields. OIT and the Oregon Tech Foundation (OTF) will award a $5,000 scholarship for tuition at OIT to the most meritorious project in the research area of interest and expertise at OIT. Two Award scholarships of $5,000.
	University of the Sciences in Philadelphia University of the Sciences will award two $10,000 scholarships to selected finalists from the following categories: Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine & Health, or Microbiology. Tuition Scholarship of $10,000 per year for four years. Scholarships are to be allocated toward tuition only and become effective upon enrollment in any undergraduate or first-professional program offered at University of the Sciences. Each scholarship is renewable for up to four years provided the recipient is enrolled as a full time undergraduate or first-professional student in good academic standing with the University.

 

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Regional Awards Organizations

American Meteorological Society
American Psychological Association
ASM Materials Education Foundation
Association for Women Geoscientists
Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award
Mu Alpha Theta, The National High School and Two Year College Mathematics Honor Society
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - NOAA
National Society of Professional Engineers & Professional Engineers in Industry
Office of Naval Research on behalf of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
Ricoh
Society for In Vitro Biology
WEF/ITT Stockholm Junior Water Prize
U.S. Metric Association
U.S. Army - Regional Award
Yale Science & Engineering Association