High school students troop to the University of the Philippines Ang Bahay ng Alumni as they watch the Opening of the three-day national competition among science enthusiasts in what could be considered as the most prestigious youth science event in the country today. The Intel Philippine Science Fair formally opens with a total of 83 science projects as entries. Regional winners in two clusters for both Individual and Team Categories displayed their projects in individual exhibit booths for viewing by the Judges and the general public.

One of the major attractions in the event is the Science Congress where the student-researchers answer questions from the panel of Judges composed of distinguished scientists and S&T professionals in the different scientific disciplines. It is here where the judges determine the extent of knowledge of the young researchers on the objectives, methodology and results of the investigatory projects they have undertaken. Their presentation skills, creativity, scientific thought, thoroughness and research skills are also assessed as they present their projects in visual formats through exhibits and during one-on-one interview by the Judges prior to the Science Congress.

The best 3 projects per cluster and category will be awarded grand prizes with one team and 2 individual projects as entries in the 53rd International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, USA this May.

Intel, Semiconductor & Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Phil-Am Insurance Co., Ayala Foundation, ABS-CBN Foundation, Glaxo Smithkline and Microsoft will also give special awards based on their own criteria.

The Intel Philippine Science Fair is implemented by the Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and sponsored by Intel to motivate the youth to take interest in science and be part of the future pool of scientists and engineers of the country. (Ruby R. Cristobal - S&T Media Service)

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