News Release - National Science Fair

Intel Announces National Science Fair Winners

Winners to represent Pakistan at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2014in Los Angeles, California

                                         

PAKISTAN, Islamabad, January 29, 2013 – Intel Pakistan today concluded its National Science Competition by announcing the winners who will represent Pakistan at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2014, to be held in Los Angeles, California, USA from May 11^th to 16^th.

GRAND WINNERS INDIVIDUAL

Name: Syeda Minahil

Project: Cure of Piles.

Institution: Forward Girls College E2 Hayatabad, Peshawar

Name: Sidra Riaz

Project: Prevention of Ozone by 2 Environment Pollution Filters (EPF)

Institution: Chtchi Memon Academy Gaya Girls College, Karachi

Name: Syed Talal Wasim

Project: Surveillance Spy Robot

Institution: Agha Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi.

GRAND WINNERS GROUP

Names: Haris Bin Ashraf, Muhammad Babar Shah, Tahir Ali Ajmeri

Project: Cheap & Efficient conversion of Plastic garbage in to Combustive Oil

Institution: Defence Authority Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed College, Karachi.

Names: Shazia Khair Muhammad, Iqra Irshad, Sana Batool

Project: Turbine

Institution: Punjab Danish School, Girls Branch, Hasilpur.

The National Science Fair showcased more than 83science projects submitted by young scientists from all four provinces after rigorous competition at district and provincial levels. Winners of the National Science Fair have qualified to compete in the International Science & Engineering Fair, showcasing their talent on an international platform for over $4 million in prizes and scholarships.

“The huge number of students who have qualified for the National Science Fair and the ones who’ve further secured a position in the International Science& Engineering Fair in Los Angeles are proof that Pakistan is home to incredible talent. One of the core outcomes of education is to produce productive citizens and role models for tomorrow, which we can only achieve by enabling students in becoming acquainted with and excelling InTechnology,” said Naveed Siraj, Country Manager, Intel Pakistan. “Pakistani students receive international recognition and gain valuable exposure through this platform, while at the same time showing the real potential for Pakistan around the world. I would like to thank all the students who have participated in the Science Fairs at all the qualifying levels, and wish the winning teams the best of luck in Los Angeles.”