Contents able of T Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Intel International Science 2013 and Engineering Fair Greetings ....................................................................................................................2 Title Sponsor ...........................................................................................................6 Public Day Sponsors ...........................................................................................7 Grand Awards ........................................................................................................8 Special Award Organizations ....................................................................10 Gordon E. Moore Award ............................................................................. 12 General Information ........................................................................................13 Events and Office Hours .............................................................................14 Map of Phoenix Light Rail System ........................................................16 Maps of Phoenix Convention Center ...................................................18 Map of Downtown Phoenix .......................................................................26 Schedule of Events .........................................................................................30 Excellence in Science and Technology Panel ..................................33 Symposium Schedule ......................................................................................36 Talking Science ....................................................................................................37 Patents 101 ..........................................................................................................42 Workshop: Entrepreneurship, Business Models and the Scalable Startup ...............................................................................................43 Innovator to Entrepreneur ..........................................................................44 About the Intel ISEF Local Restaurants ..............................................................................................48 The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for Science & Practical Guide and Local Information ................................................50 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 1,500 high school Phoenix Local Arrangements Committee ....................................... 51 students from over 70 countries, regions, and territories to showcase their independent research SSP Intel ISEF Committees ........................................................................52 annually. Each year, millions of students worldwide compete in local science fairs; winners go on to Additional Acknowledgements ................................................................53 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 About Intel ............................................................................................................54 finalists to display their talent on an international stage, while enabling them to submit their work About Society for Science & the Public ........................................... 55 for judging by doctoral-level scientists. The Intel ISEF provides awards of about $3 million in prizes and scholarships annually. Finalist Directory ................................................................................................58 & the Public Science for Society from elcome Intel Corporation Society for Science & the Public W Shelly Esque Elizabeth Marincola Vice President, Legal and SSP President and Corporate Affairs Publisher, Science News Director, Corporate Affairs family of publications President, Intel Foundation Greetings Intel ISEF Finalists, Teachers, Fair Directors and Parents: Welcome to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2013. Intel ISEF, a program of Society for Science & the Public (SSP), represents the world’s Intel welcomes you to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair best science from young researchers. As we applaud the accomplishments of elcome from Intel from elcome 2013 in Arizona, home to the second largest Intel facility, located just outside these students, we trust they will acknowledge the support of the parents, Phoenix. Our Intel employees, along with the staff of Society for Science & the teachers, and mentors who have supported their research. W Public, have spent the last year preparing for a wonderful Intel ISEF and I know you will enjoy the week. By virtue of scientific curiosity and achievement, Intel ISEF finalists have the potential to help solve many of the world’s most vexing problems. No matter Congratulations to all of you who have worked so hard to earn the opportunity what the future holds, I urge every finalist to continue to communicate the to compete here this week. We are honored to bring together the world’s importance of scientific research to family, friends, and the broader community. brightest and most promising young scientists to recognize achievement in science, math and engineering and to simply celebrate science. Finalists join more than 42,000 alumni who have competed since the fair began in 1950. SSP wants to stay in contact with our inspiring alumni and encourages Teamwork is often the key to success and we know each of you have had you to fill out an alumnus profile at www.societyforscience.org/alumnus_profile your own team to help you reach your goals. Let me thank all of the teachers, and follow SSP on social media. mentors, fair directors and parents who have supported you in this effort. We know each of you has played a role on this journey to Intel ISEF. We acknowledge gratefully the Intel Foundation and Intel Corporation for their continued partnership with SSP. Intel’s global leadership and commitment to Finalists, your journey doesn’t end after Intel ISEF. I challenge you to do two science, engineering, and math education is an inspiring example of corporate things. First, keep pursuing your interest in science, math and engineering. investment in the future. SSP also acknowledges with gratitude the many Continue to explore the frontiers of knowledge by finding better ways to organizations that have provided support and awards for the Intel ISEF 2013. do things and relying on your spirit of curiosity and wonder. Second, help instill your enthusiasm for science in younger students. Encourage them to Finally, SSP salutes the hard-working Intel ISEF volunteers in Phoenix and experience the excitement of discovery and the fun and sense of achievement around the country. These individuals share an unwavering dedication to in participating in science fair and perhaps even mentor them. You can help the scientific research and education and have given their time and energy next generation of young scientists follow in your footsteps. generously to ensure a successful event. Please enjoy your time in Arizona, and I wish you the best of luck this week. Congratulations. Enjoy a rewarding, inspiring, and memorable time at the Intel ISEF 2013. I look forward to meeting many students and learning about their Regards, research. Sincerely, Shelly Esque Vice President, Legal and Corporate Affairs Elizabeth Marincola Director, Corporate Affairs President, Society for Science & the Public, and President, Intel Foundation Publisher, Science News family of publications 2 3 Phoenix of the Mayor from elcome State of Arizona City of Phoenix W Jan Brewer Greg Stanton Governor Mayor elcome from the Governor from elcome W 4 5 tel ISEF 2013—Public Day Sponsors In Society for Science & the Public (SSP) acknowledges with gratitude SSP and Intel thank the following organizations for their generous support of the Intel ISEF 2013 Public Day Intel Corporation to be attended by more than 4,000 local middle and and high school students and their teachers. Intel Foundation Agilent Technologies Foundation Alcoa Foundation for their support of the Intel ISEF 2013. Arizona Technology Council Broadcom Foundation Go Daddy Helios Education Foundation tel ISEF 2013—Title Sponsor National Museum of Crime & Punishment Lynn Peavey Company In Ricoh Americas Corporation Shell SRP United Airlines Foundation Dr. Nelson Ying In the last decade, Intel has invested more than Together they are proud to support students $1 billion, and Intel employees have donated over and hope their participation will inspire them and four million volunteer hours, to improve education in their teachers, parents, scientists and others. more than 70 countries, regions, and territories. 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 Education Outreach Day at Intel ISEF 2012 Visitors at the Exhibit Hall during Public Day. through 2019. in Pittsburgh. 6 7 Awards tel ISEF 2013 Grand This year, more than 1,500 students earned finalist status at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists In Intel ISEF in Phoenix as a result of their excellent performance