Intel Corporation : Media Alert: 300 U.S. High School Seniors Named Semifinalists in Intel Science Talent Search 2012

WHEN:

Noon PST, Jan. 11

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Semifinalists were selected from 1,839 entrants - the most the competition has seen in over a decade,a 5 percent increase over the total number of 2011 applicants. They hail from 180 high schools in 28 statesthe District of Columbia,from one American high school overseas. To learn about specific semifinalistsview a state-by-state breakdown, visit the above link after noon PST on Jan. 11.

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On Jan. 25, 40 of the 300 semifinalists will be named as finalists. They will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. from March 8-13. There, they will compete for more than $630,000 in awards provided by the Intel Foundation. Winners will be selected based on rigorous judging sessionsannounced at a black-tie gala award ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 13. The top award is $100,000; the remaining top 10 will receive awards totaling $305,000.

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"Mathscience are the foundations of innovation, which propels society forward through the development of new ideas, products, companiesjobs," said Wendy Hawkins, executive director of the Intel Foundation. "The Intel Science Talent Search encourages high school students to embraceexplore their interests in these subjects,pursue paths that may lead to solving the world's most pressing issues."

"With their dedicationachievement in disciplines ranging from environmental science to bioengineering, the 300 Intel Science Talent Search 2012 semifinalists have distinguished themselves as the nation's top young researchers," said Elizabeth Marincola, president of Society for Science & the Public, the nonprofit organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific researcheducation that has ownedadministered the Science Talent Search since its inception in 1942. "Together with Intel we congratulate these exceptional studentscommend the mentors, teachers, schools, parentscommunities that have contributed to their success."

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The Intel Science Talent Search encourages students to tackle challenging scientific questionsdevelop the skills to solve the problems of tomorrow. Projects submitted for consideration cover all disciplines of science, including biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, behavioral science,medicinehealth.

Over 70 years, more than 144,000 students from U.S. high schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbiamany territories have submitted independent research projects for the Science Talent Search. 2012 marks Intel's 14th year sponsoring the Science Talent Search.

In the past, the young innovators chosen to participate in the Science Talent Search have received some of the world's most prestigious honors. For example, Science Talent Search alumni have gone on to win seven Nobel Prizes, two Fields Medals, three National Medals of Science, 11 MacArthur Foundation Fellowshipseven an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Over the past decade alone, Intelthe Intel Foundation have invested more than $1 billion,Intel employees have donated close to 3 million hours toward improving education in more than 60 countries. To get the latest Intel education news, visit .