President Clinton's Scheduled Proclamation of "Global Science and Technology Week" Coincides With Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

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      SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000--

 White House Science and Technology Advisor to Deliver Keynote Speech
                   at Worldwide Science Competition

       Intel Announces Cash Awards to Schools and Fair Directors

      To highlight the international nature of science and the value of
our nation's internationally diverse and open scientific enterprise,
President Clinton is scheduled to proclaim May 7-13, 2000 as Global
Science and Technology Week. This week coincides with the Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world's
largest science competition for high school students. In addition, for
the first time in the 51-year history of the program, schools and fair
directors will receive cash awards from Intel Corporation and the
Intel Foundation at this year's fair.

      Global Science and Technology Week Coincides with the Intel ISEF

      President Clinton's scheduled proclamation of May 7-13, 2000 as
Global Science and Technology Week coincides with the largest
gathering of young scientists in the world at the Intel ISEF. One of
the premier events of Global Science and Technology Week will be the
participation of Dr. Neal Lane, assistant to the President for Science
and Technology, in the Opening Ceremonies of the Intel ISEF on Monday,
May 8.
      "With technology and communications moving at the speed of light,
the world's best scientists are transcending national boundaries and
are collaborating to discover common solutions to global issues and to
create the next wave of technological advances," said Craig Barrett,
Intel's president and chief executive officer. "The Intel ISEF
finalists are the next wave of scientists and innovators. Intel is
committed to supporting science and math education worldwide in the
hopes of encouraging more young people to pursue careers in math,
science and technology."

      New Awards to Schools and Fair Directors for Intel ISEF 2000

      As part of Intel's commitment to improving science and math
education worldwide, schools and fair directors of the finalists who
win the Intel Young Scientist Scholarship, Best of Category and First
Place category awards will all receive $1,000 to benefit science and
math education and encourage more student involvement in science. The
school award is targeted to support the school's science and math
education programs. The fair director award is to be used to support
the regional administration and encourage more student participation
in the Intel ISEF-affiliated fair in their region.

      Intel ISEF 2000 Background

      More than 1,200 students from 42 countries will travel to Detroit
from May 7-12 for the Intel ISEF, the world's largest pre-college
science competition. Finalists will be competing for $2 million in
awards and scholarships by presenting research projects addressing a
wide variety of scientific issues relevant to everyday life. Winners
will be announced Friday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
      The Intel ISEF is the only global science fair that represents all
sciences for students in grades nine through twelve on an
international level. The more than 1,200 student finalists emerge from
a field of approximately one million students who compete in 500
regional Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around the world in
1999-2000.

      Judging and Awards

      Intel ISEF finalists will compete in one of 15 science categories
ranging from biochemistry to zoology to a team project category. This
year's entries run the gamut from the development and construction of
a robotic insect used to explore planets to the study of a bleeders
disease called vonWillebrand, an ailment inflicting the finalist, her
sister and mother.
      Approximately 1,200 individuals serve as judges for the Intel
ISEF. All judges have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and eight years
relevant experience. This year's judges include university faculty,
industrial scientists and engineers, representatives of private and
federal research centers and agencies, medical researchers and Intel
Fellows, Intel's highest ranking technical honor. Students and their
projects are judged on creative ability, scientific thought or
engineering goals, thoroughness, skill and clarity.
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      Awards given at the Intel ISEF include:

      --  Intel Young Scientist Scholarships: the top three finalists
        selected by Intel judges each receive a $40,000 college
        scholarship.

      --  Glenn T. Seaborg Nobel Prize Visit Award: the two top-scoring
        individuals selected by the Grand Award judges visit the Nobel
        Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.

      --  European Union Contest for Young Scientists and the Ireland
        Young Scientist and Technology Exhibit: the two top-scoring
        teams selected by the Grand Award judges visit the European
        Union Contest for Young Scientists and the Ireland Young
        Scientist Technology Exhibit, respectively.

      --  Intel Special Awards: Additional awards presented by Intel are
        the "Best of Category" awards worth $5,000 each, "Intel
        Achievement" awards totaling $20,000 and "Best Use of Personal
        Computer" awards with each recipient receiving a
        high-performance mobile computer with an Intel(R) Pentium(R)
        III processor featuring Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology.

      --  Grand Awards: Grand Awards are given in each of the 15
        categories, including the team category, in first, second,
        third and fourth places. Awards are $3,000 for First Place,
        $1,500 for Second Place, $1,000 for Third Place and $500 for
        Fourth Place.

      --  Special Awards and Government Awards: Organizations
        representing a wide variety of scientific disciplines
        affiliate with the Intel ISEF as Special Awards Organizations.
        These governmental, industrial and educational institutions
        present grants, scholarships, internships, and scientific
        field trips.
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      In addition to the student awards, teachers are nominated by their
peers and affiliated fair directors to receive the Intel Excellence in
Teaching Award. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated
excellence in supporting the teaching and learning of science. Awards
range from $1,000 to $5,000.

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Schedule of Events for Media Attendance

-- Sunday, May 7:
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. EDT: Student Exchange sponsored by
Scientific American
Location: Cobo-Riverview Ballroom


-- Monday, May 8:

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT: Opening Ceremony - Over 1,200 of the world's
brightest high school students from 42 countries, including the
United States, will kick off the Intel ISEF
Speakers include: Dr. Neal Lane, assistant to the President of the
United States for Science and Technology and Carlene Ellis, Intel's
vice president and director of Education.
Location: Cobo Arena


-- Tuesday, May 9:
noon - 2 p.m. EDT: Excellence in Science and Technology Panel
Intel ISEF participants are treated to a Q&A session with esteemed
scientists including Nobel Laureates, Charles Stark Draper Prize
Recipients, and Enrico Fermi Award Recipients - many of who are annual
participants in the Intel ISEF
Location: Cobo Center, Room W2-60

2 p.m. - 10 p.m. EDT: Welcoming Party sponsored by the Detroit Host
Committee
Location: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village


-- Wednesday, May 10: Project Judging
Not open to media


-- Thursday, May 11:
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. EDT: Students Present Projects to the Public
Members of the scientific community, local students and Detroit
residents interact with young scientists to view and discuss projects.
Location: Cobo Exhibit Halls

8 p.m. - 10 p.m. EDT: Special Awards Ceremony
Location: Cobo Arena


--  Friday, May 12:

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. EDT: Student Projects Open to Public
Members of the scientific community, local students and residents
interact with young scientists to view and discuss projects.
Location: Cobo Exhibit Halls

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. EDT: Government Awards Ceremony
Location: Cobo Arena

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT: GRAND AWARDS CEREMONY
Location: Cobo Arena

      Background

      The Intel ISEF has been coordinated for the past 51 years by
Science Service, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the
understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages
through publications and educational programs. In its fourth year as
title sponsor, Intel has committed more than $3 million to developing
and promoting this competition. In addition, each year a volunteer
Host Committee representing the Host City raises funds to sponsor
events throughout the fair.
      For more information on Science Service and the Intel ISEF, see
www.sciserv.org.

      Intel Innovation in Education

      Intel's sponsorship of ISEF is part of the Intel Innovation in
Education initiative, a global, multi-million dollar effort to help
realize the possibilities of science and technology in education. The
goal is to prepare today's teachers and students for tomorrow's
demands. Intel develops and supports education programs that help meet
the needs of students and communities worldwide through improving
science, math, engineering and technology education; improving
education through the effective use of technology in classrooms; and
broadening access to technology and technical careers.
      Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading
manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.
Additional information about Intel is available at
www.intel.com/pressroom.

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