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Lanyards chock full of pins: Intel ISEF 2019 kicks off with a cultural exchange

By Justin Cohen

An ISEF finalist decorates lanyard with collected pins PHOTO COURTESY OF SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

The student pin exchange ceremony was the introductory event of the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). It was an exciting icebreaker in which student finalists exchanged pins representing their own countries and introduced themselves to fellow competitors. As the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, Intel ISEF is a vibrant showcase of the intelligence, diversity and collaboration that will drive scientific research forward. This is just a small sampling of the camaraderie and joy that was shared between participants.

Finalists take a selfie at Intel ISEF 2019 PHOTO COURTESY OF SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC  
Spontaneous conga lines are just one aspect of the excitement experienced at Intel ISEF PHOTO COURTESY OF SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC
Many different varieties of traditional and ceremonial clothing PHOTO COURTESY OF SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC  
These finalists made friends swimmingly PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC
This young lady takes a selfie with a couple of flower children PHOTO COURTESY OF SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

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