Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011

Opening Ceremony
Monday, May 9
Los Angeles Convention Center 
West Hall A
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Jeffrey Katzenberg
Chief Executive Officer and 
Co-Founder and Director,
DreamWorks Animation SKG
The Intel ISEF Opening 
Ceremony officially kicks off 
the week of events for 2011. 
This high-energy event will be 
lead by master of ceremonies, 
Chad Zdenek, host of the G4 Network’s It’s 
Effin’ Science. The keynote will be by Jeffrey 
Katzenberg, Chief Executive of DreamWorks 
Animation SKG. DreamWorks Animation is the 
largest animation studio 
in the world and has 
released 21 animated 
feature films, including 
Shrek, Kung Fu Panda 
and How to Train Your 
Dragon.

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7:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.  Intel ISEF Night at LA Live—Club Nokia, Conga Room, ESPN 
Zone and Lucky Strike: LA Live complex, 800 West Olympic 
Boulevard (next to the JW Marriott and across from the Staples 
Center)
 
All registered Official Party members are invited to this round robin 
event. At Club Nokia, Finalists and Observers will be able to dance 
the night away at a DJ-hosted dance party in one of downtown 
Los Angeles’ hottest night clubs. Conga Room will host only those 
Official Party members who are over 21 and will feature a cash bar. 
Visitors to Conga Room will enjoy a live Latin band. Students and 
adults alike may visit ESPN Zone and/or Lucky Strike. ESPN Zone 
features 150 large-screen HD TVs playing every major sporting 
event; there are more than 45 interactive games that are free to 
play. Lucky Strike is an upscale bowling alley featuring 18 lanes 
and 2 billiards tables. Shoes and bowling are free for Intel ISEF 
participants during this event. Dinner will be served at all venues. 
You MUST wear your Intel ISEF badge in order to get into any 
venues. You are encouraged to move among the venues which are 
adjacent to each other in the LA Live complex.  
Wednesday, May 11 ______________________
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.   Intel e-Lounge 
152, 153 A–C
8:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.   Exhibit Hall Open 
Halls H & J
 
Finalists at Projects for Interviews—Professional Attire
 
Finalists & Judges only
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
Symposia 
409-411
 
See full schedule on pages 31–36.
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9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.   Intel ISEF Expo 2011 
Hall G
 
Free coffee and pastries will be served from 
 
9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.  Lunch Break
 
No outside food may be brought into the Convention Center.
1:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. 
Finalists at Projects for Interviews 
Halls H & J
 
Finalists and Judges only—Professional Attire
4:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m.   Finalists at Projects for Unscheduled Interviews 
Halls H & J
 
Finalists and Judges only—Professional Attire
7:00 p.m.–Midnight     Intel ISEF Night at Universal Studios Hollywood  
 
For one night, Universal Studios Hollywood belongs to Intel ISEF. 
Only Official Party will be admitted to the park. Buses will start 
departures from the Convention Center at 6.:00 p.m. Departures 
from all of the official Intel ISEF block hotels will begin at 6.:15 p.m. 
Guests will enjoy exclusive access to rides, including the Simpsons, 
Revenge of the Mummy, Jurassic Park the Ride, and Shrek 4-D. 
Studio tours will be running until 9:30 p.m. Concession stands will 
be open and will offer a variety of dining options at no charge. 
Guests are also welcome to visit Universal Walk, where they will 
find a number of shopping opportunities as well as restaurants 
and nightclubs. Universal Walk is open to the general public and is 
NOT for the exclusive use of Intel ISEF participants. All activities in 
Universal Walk are at the expense of the participant and not Intel 
ISEF. Transportation back from the park to all block hotels will be 
continuous throughout the evening until midnight.  

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Don’t miss the 
Excellence in Science and 
Technology Discussion Panel 
Tuesday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A
presented by 
Intel Corporation
J. Michael Bishop
Nobel Prize—Physiology or 
Medicine
1989
Martin Chalfie
Nobel Prize—Chemistry
2008
Joe Palca
Science Correspondent, NPR
Moderator
Richard Roberts
Nobel Prize—Physiology or 
Medicine
1993
H. Robert Horvitz
Nobel Prize—Chemistry
2002
Douglas Osheroff
Nobel Prize—Physics
1996.
Paul Berg
Nobel Prize—Chemistry
1980
Dudley Herschbach
Nobel Prize—Chemistry
1986.

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Thursday, May 12 ______________________
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 
Intel e-Lounge 
152, 153 A–C
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.   Intel ISEF Expo 2011  
Hall G
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.   Symposia 
409-411
See full schedule on pages 31–36.
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9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.   Public Visitation Day 
Halls H & J
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.   All Finalists Required at Projects 
Halls H & J
Meal vouchers will be provided to Finalists for Lunch.
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. 
Advisory Council Meeting 
403 B
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.   Special Award Ceremony 
West Hall A
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)— Professional Attire
Ceremony in which Special Award Organizations, 
academic institutions and government agencies give awards.
Friday, May 13 ______________________
9:00 a.m.–Noon  
Grand Awards Ceremony 
West Hall A
Sponsored by Intel
(Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)— Professional Attire
All students are to be seated by 8:45 a.m. 
Awards Ceremony where winners from each category are 
announced as well as the top overall winners for Intel ISEF 2011.
Noon–2:00 p.m.  
Exhibit Hall Open for Project Teardown 
Halls H & J
Finalists take down and pack projects for return home.
Any stored packing material will be at project booth by 12:00 
p.m. Finalists transporting their own projects will load them upon 
completion of packing. Projects being shipped via UPS or Freeman/
heavy freight must be packed and processed for shipping by 
2:00 p.m. Intel ISEF 2011 nametags required at all times during 
dismantling. No exceptions will be made.
1:00 p.m.–Midnight    Tour to Disneyland 
South Hall Lobby
Not a sponsored event
Intel ISEF Attendees may register for this tour for a fee at the 
Tours Desk in the South Hall Lobby.  This is a great opportunity 
for those staying Friday night to enjoy one of Southern California’s 
premier destinations. 
Transportation back to Los Angeles Airport will be provided on 
Friday, May 13 from the Los Angeles Convention Center immediately following 
the close of the Grand Awards Ceremony, then from block hotels through the 
afternoon on Friday and Saturday morning. 
Guests must sign up for outbound transportation by Wednesday, May 11 at 
the Tours Desk located at the registration counter at the Fair. These services 
are limited to those who reserved their hotel through the official Intel ISEF 
registration system.

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