Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011

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8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.  
Room: 409B
13–Portal to the Public: Helping Scientists Communicate Face-to-Face 
with the Public
James Ringlein, North Museum of Natural History and Science, Lancaster, PA
This session briefly outlines the award winning Portal to the Public initiative and gives 
participants an active experience with one of its workshop elements.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.  
Room: 409B
14–Three Steps to Systemic Improvement in Science Education and
Increased School Participation in Science Fairs
Cora Beth Abel, Director, Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair
Learn about a new Massachusetts model for increasing inquiry-based learning and 
science fair participation. Explore a hands-on activity from TSIP, our foundational 
course on inquiry.
Type: Workshop 
Audience: Fair Directors & Teachers
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.  
Room: 409A
15–Science Buddies: An Online Library of Tools and Resources Empowering 
Students, Parents, and Teachers to Explore High-quality Science Projects
Kenneth Hess, Science Buddies, Carmel, CA
sciencebuddies.org helps millions of students and teachers prepare for science fairs. 
Learn about our newest resources, exciting future plans, and the best ways to use 
our site.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.  
Room: 411 (theatre)
16–Talking Science
Jack Franchetti, Jack Franchetti Communications, Inc.
A communications specialist teaches guiding principles and techniques to convey the 
science of your project in lay terms. Students consider this program helpful with the 
judging process, media interviews, and conversing with the public about their project.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.  
Room: 409B
17–2011 SSP Fellows Program
Jennifer Carter, Director of Outreach, Society for Science & the Public
Society for Science & the Public (SSP), with generous support from Intel, is pleased to 
announce the third year of its Fellows Program. The SSP Fellows Program provides 
funds and training to selected U.S. science and math teachers who serve under-
resourced students, to enable interested and motivated students to perform high-
quality independent scientific research.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors & Teachers
 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.  
Room: 409A
18–Science from the Student’s Perspective
Stephen Trusheim, Intel STS and Intel ISEF Alumnus, Stanford, CA
In this moderated discussion, accomplished Intel ISEF students will share their 
perspectives on what makes science fairs, projects, and their educational experiences 
great. Come with questions.
Type: Panel Discussion 
Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

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1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.  
Room: 409B
19–Engineering for Intel ISEF Competition
Kenneth Abel, Southwest Virginia Governor’s School, Pulaski, VA
The process of engineering and design including some suggested projects for the 
Intel ISEF.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors & Teachers
4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.  
Room: 409A
20–Implementing an Electronic SRC Process: Experience and Lessons Learned
Ken Lyons, AT&T Shannon Labs, Florham Park, NJ 
One of the roadblocks to full electronic processing at regional fairs is the SRC process. 
We made our first attempt in 2011 to run the SRC process completely online. It was 
largely successful, but we learned lessons, too. This talk will describe the experience 
and our future plans.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors & Teachers
4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.  
Room: 409B
21–Intel Science Talent Search Information Session
Caitlin Sullivan, SSP Program Manager, Intel Science Talent Search 
Andrew Yeager, Chair, Intel Science Talent Search Judges Panel 
Nancy Aiello, Chair, Intel ISEF SRC and Intel STS Rules Advisory Committee
A summary of the Intel STS program and a general review of eligibility, rules, and 
the judging process.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Teachers & Students
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.  
Room: 411
NEW SESSION —Data.gov: Research You Need to Solve Hard Problems
Jeanne Holm, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA
Data.gov, the open government flagship project for the White House, hosts >380,000 
government datasets and provides tools for your research. Learn how to jump start 
your project today?
Type: Demonstration 
Audience: Teachers & Students
Wednesday, May 11 
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.  
Room: 411 ( theatre)
22–Scientific Review Committee — 2012 Rules and Guidelines
Nancy Aiello, Intel ISEF SRC Chair
Meet with members of the Intel ISEF Scientific Review Committee to learn of changes 
in the Intel ISEF 2012 Rules and Guidelines.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Fair Directors & Teachers
 
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.  
Room: 409A
23–It’s Your Turn to Conduct Research: The STARs Experience at Oak Ridge 
National Laboratory
Andy Harshman, Sarasota High School, Sarasota, FL
An overview of the Siemens Teachers as Researchers (STARs) program experience 
at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from a 2010 participating teacher.
Type: Presentation 
Audience: Teachers
11:00 a.m.–Noon  
Room: 409A
24–Teaching Science Research in the High School
Leonard Behr, University at Albany (SUNY), Albany, NY
A description of the Science Research in the High School Program of the University 
at Albany and awareness session for teachers from other states.
Type: Demonstration 
Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

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