Young Scientists Take on Hollywood WHAT: The world’s largest high school science research competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011, a program of Society for Science & the Public, comes to Los Angeles next week. More than 1,500 high school students selected from 443 affiliate fairs in 65 countries, regions and territories will share ideas, showcase cutting-edge research and inventions, and compete for more than $4 million in awards. WHEN: Opening Ceremony:Monday,

New look and content will provide easier navigation, more resources, and a better connection to SSP’s other education programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2011Society for Science & the Public (SSP) recently re-launched Science News for Kids. Sciencenewsforkids.org is the award-winning site published by the Society since 2003 to bring the important content of Science News to students aged 9–14, as well as their parents and teachers. “We hope to inspire students, parents, and educators by emphas

“Cracking the Code” Wins Intel Science Talent Search for Math WhizEvan O’Dorney of Danville, Calif. Awarded $100,000 from Intel FoundationNEWS HIGHLIGHTSThe Intel Science Talent Search 2011, a program of Society for Science & the Public, announced its top 10 winners in Washington, D.C.Winners received $630,000 in awards with the top winner, Evan O’Dorney, receiving $100,000 from the Intel Foundation.The Intel Science Talent Search encourages America’s future leaders to satisfy their endless