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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Program May 8 – 13, 2016 Phoenix, Arizona Intel International Science and Engineering Fair THINK BEYOND Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Program May 8 – 13, 2016 Phoenix, Arizona Intel International Science and Engineering Fair About the Intel ISEF The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The Intel ISEF is the premier science competition in the world and provides a forum for more than 1,750 high school students from more than 75 countries, regions and territories to showcase their independent research annually. Each year, millions of students worldwide compete in local science fairs; winners go on to participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated regional, state and national fairs to earn the opportunity to attend the Intel ISEF. Uniting these top young scientific minds, the Intel ISEF provides the opportunity to finalists to display their talent on an international stage, while enabling them to submit their work for judging by doctoral-level scientists. The Intel ISEF provides awards of nearly $4 million in prizes and scholarships annually. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Greetings ..........................................................................................................2 Title Sponsor ..................................................................................................6 Gordon E. Moore Award ..........................................................................7 About Phoenix ...............................................................................................8 Grand Awards ............................................................................................ 10 Education Outreach Program Sponsors ........................................ 12 Table of Contents Table Special Award Organizations ............................................................. 14 Events and Office Hours ....................................................................... 16 General Information .............................................................................. 18 Map of Phoenix ........................................................................................ 20 Map of Phoenix Light Rail .................................................................... 22 Maps of Phoenix Convention Center ............................................. 24 Schedule of Events ................................................................................. 30 Symposium Schedule ............................................................................. 38 Local Restaurants ...................................................................................... 46 Practical Guide and Local Information ......................................... 48 Phoenix Local Arrangements Committee ................................... 50 Intel ISEF Committees ........................................................................... 51 Additional Acknowledgements ........................................................ 52 About Intel .................................................................................................. 54 About Society for Science & the Public ........................................ 55 Finalist Directory ....................................................................................... 57 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Intel Corporation President, Intel Foundation Vice President, Human Resources and Director, Corporate Affairs Intel Corporation To Intel ISEF Finalists, Educators, Families, and Fair Directors: We have traveled far and wide to be here together for the 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, in Phoenix, Arizona, a city symbolizing both sun and renewal. On behalf of the Intel Foundation, I congratulate all of you for making it to this incredible milestone. We are all here because of our strong community, driven by a shared passion to solve real and challenging problems through science and engineering. The Intel Foundation believes in the power of innovation to expand opportunities, and we invite you to challenge yourself through our theme of “Think Beyond.” 1. Beyond Barriers: You will meet people from dozens of countries and cultures during this action-packed week. Look beyond your differences of language or appearance and find what brings you together. Whether you’re a fair director from Peru, or a finalist from Indonesia, you have the opportunity to build relationships and foster community that will enrich your perspective. 2. Beyond Yourself: When you consider the finalists, judges, panelists, Nobel Laureates, and others walking the halls, there is no greater collection of brainpower in one place than Intel ISEF! So take advantage of this chance to listen and learn beyond your current focus areas. Remember, innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. 3. Beyond Doubt: Our world faces fundamental challenges, and it’s important to remember that the status quo defines only what hasn’t been discovered yet. The ideas that the Intel ISEF community will bring into existence through hard work and Welcome from Intel from Welcome collaboration will fundamentally change the world in ways that are impossible to imagine today. Think deeply about what impact your work can have on the planet, or just a single person. Believe in yourself. When you leave Intel ISEF, you will return home to forge ahead with your life’s work, but you will also be changed by your participation in this special event. This week of exploration, growth, and networking will stay with you for a lifetime. Finally, I want to express my gratitude to you for helping create this amazing experience, and to the many dedicated families, supporters and volunteers who make the event possible. Good luck, have fun, and THINK BEYOND. Rosalind Hudnell President, Intel Foundation Vice President, Human Resources and Director, Corporate Affairs Intel Corporation 2 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Society for Science & the Public Maya Ajmera President & CEO Publisher, Science News the Society from & the Public for Science Welcome Welcome to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016! Last year, I had the pleasure of attending my very first Intel ISEF, and it was an amazing experience. I have no doubt that this year will be even more impressive. I look forward to meeting you – the top young innovators from around the world. I am very excited to hear more about your ideas and research. As a high school student that participated in science fairs, I know how important it is to spend time with your peers and experts in the field who are as interested in STEM as you are. You have a great opportunity to spend a week surrounded by other “science fair junkies.” I encourage you to take advantage of everything that Intel ISEF has to offer by learning from each other, making connections and developing lifelong friendships. Many Intel ISEF alumni stay in touch with one another, and may end up collaborating professionally later in life. And, of course, nearly $4 million in awards is up for grabs! On behalf of the Society, I congratulate you for being selected as Intel ISEF finalists. We look forward to getting to know you this week and keeping in touch as you move on to accomplish further educational and career goals. We also want to thank Intel for their continued sponsorship, the many additional organizations that have provided support and awards, the volunteers from Phoenix and throughout the country who make this event possible, as well as the many people that helped you get here – such as educators, parents, and mentors. I hope all of you have a wonderful time at Intel ISEF 2016! Sincerely, Maya Ajmera President & CEO Society for Science & the Public Publisher, Science News Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 3 State of Arizona Doug Ducey Governor Welcome from the Governor from Welcome 4 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 City of Phoenix Greg Stanton Mayor Welcome from the Mayor of Phoenix the Mayor from Welcome Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 5 Society for Science & the Public acknowledges with gratitude Intel Corporation and Intel Foundation for their support of the Intel ISEF 2016. In the last decade, Intel has invested more than $1 billion, and Intel employees have donated over four million volunteer hours, to improve education in more than 75 countries, regions and territories. Intel ISEF 2016 Title Sponsor ISEF 2016 Title Intel Intel is actively involved in education programs, advocacy and technology access to help tomorrow’s innovators. Intel is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair through 2019. 6 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2016 Gordon E. Moore co-founded Intel Corporation in 1968, serving as president and CEO as well as Chairman of the Board before his retirement in 1997. With degrees in chemistry and physics from University of California, Berkeley (B.S.) and Caltech Award E. Moore Gordon (Ph.D.), Moore is widely known for “Moore’s Law,” the driving pulse of the semiconductor industry. He and his wife, Betty Moore, have created the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation and are among the world’s most generous philanthropists. He is widely admired for his technical leadership and his role as one of the creators of today’s Silicon Valley, as well as for his ongoing philanthropic role supporting
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