Washington: 13 Indian-Americans are among the 40 high school seniors named finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015, America's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science and math competition.
The finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC from March 5 to March 11 to compete for more than $1 million in awards from the Intel Foundation.
Run by the Society for Science & the Public, the contest recognizes the most promising young US innovators creating the technologies and solutions that will that will make people's lives better.
Intel Science Talent Search recently tripled its top award money, replacing the single $100,000 top prize with three Medal of Distinction awards of $150,000 each.
"Intel invests in engineering, math and science education to support the next generation of innovators, who will create the products and services to enrich our daily lives," said Justin Rattner, President of the Intel Foundation.
Selected from 300 semifinalists and more than 1,800 entrants, the finalists are from 36 schools in 18 states.
In the past, young innovators chosen to participate in the Science Talent Search have gone on to receive more than 100 of the world's most prestigious honours, including eight Nobel Prizes.
The finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC from March 5 to March 11 to compete for more than $1 million in awards from the Intel Foundation.
Run by the Society for Science & the Public, the contest recognizes the most promising young US innovators creating the technologies and solutions that will that will make people's lives better.
Intel Science Talent Search recently tripled its top award money, replacing the single $100,000 top prize with three Medal of Distinction awards of $150,000 each.
Selected from 300 semifinalists and more than 1,800 entrants, the finalists are from 36 schools in 18 states.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
3 Crore Indians Living Overseas, Data Shows Favourite Countries Are... "Modi Airways": Indians In Australia Charter Flight To Sydney For PM Event Indians Residing In 10 Countries Can Soon Use UPI Services: 10 Facts Life On Earth Originates From One Ancestor, Older Than Previously Believed Send Reports Every 2 Hours: Centre To States On Kolkata Horror Protests Siddaramaiah's Swipe At Governor Amid Calls For Resignation: 10 Points 7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Russia, Tsunami Warning Issued Prohibitory Orders In Kolkata Amid Protests Over Doctor's Rape-Murder Gaza Records First Polio Case In 25 Years As UN Urges Vaccinations Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.