2015 ISEF Newsletter #7 from Margaret

Photos taken on May 15, 2015 Today was the Grand Awards Ceremony. Everyone woke up refreshed and ready for a day full of excitement. We started off with what has become one of our Pittsburgh traditions: omelets at the local Bigelow Grille. After a meal of eggs and lively conversation, the finalists headed upstairs to finish frantically packing and change …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #6 from Reid

Photos taken on May 14, 2015 After a long day of presenting to judges at the convention center yesterday, today we woke up early to get breakfast and prepare for the upcoming public presentation. Middle school and high school students were welcomed to the center to view and ask questions about the finalists’ projects. Children were awe-inspired by the many …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #5 from EunSun

Photos taken May 13, 2015 Today was the day we have all been waiting for… judging day! We woke up bright and early at 6:30, both anxious and excited for the events to come. The adults, of course, were very supportive, treating us to oatmeal bowls and cheese omelets at the Bigelow Grille.  We then quickly got ready and took …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #4 from Ethan

Photos taken May 12, 2015 We began our day with a delicious breakfast at Einstein’s Bagels, which has become somewhat of a tradition since the first day at ISEF. Following breakfast, we walked back to the hotel to get ready for the long and exciting day ahead of us.   The majority of the CSEF group went on a tour with …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #3 from William

Photos taken May 11, 2015 We started off the day bright and early by eating a hearty breakfast at Einstein’s Bagels. Afterwards, we headed towards the convention center to set up our posters and get checked by security. Though it took some time, each of us was checked and set up our displays, which look fantastic! We also spent some time …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Olivia

Photos from Sunday, May 10, 2015 Today we said goodbye to our mothers bright and early and headed out for Bradley Airport. Everyone cringed as security tore apart the bubble wrap and padding we carefully wrapped around our posters. (Don’t worry they all arrived safely in Pittsburgh and look amazing!). After a painless flight of about an hour we had …

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2015 ISEF: Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair Students

Activities of the top winners of the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from May 10-15, 2015: Meet the Winners and Chaperones 2015 ISEF Newsletter #1 – About Intel ISEF Fair Week 2015 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Olivia Photos taken May 10, 2015 2015 ISEF Newsletter #3 from William Photos taken May 11, 2015 …

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2015 ISEF Newsletter #1- Meet the Competitors

Hello Science Fair Friends, Sponsors, and Alumni, The six top high school winners of the 2015 Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair are heading to Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 10, to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest precollege science and engineering competition. (Yes, I’m afraid we once again leave on Mother’s Day!) Intel ISEF takes …

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CT Students at National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium

Many Thanks to Ethan Novek for reporting on the 53rd National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, April 29-May 2, Hunt Valley, Maryland. To be selected as National JSHS competitors, Connecticut students competed at the CT JSHS, March 15-16, University of Connecticut. If compete in the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair and in the 9-12th grade, you most definitely consider competing in the …

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CSEF “Spirit of Innovation” Awards at 2015 Connecticut Invention Convention

  CSEF Judging Team Michel Leask, Heather Leask (CSEF Alum years 2004-10), Ronald Leask, Joshua McLellen, and Bob Wisner took on the challenge of reviewing 952 inventions of K-8 students at the 32nd Annual Connecticut Invention Convention, May 2, Gampel Pavilion, University of Connecticut.  CSEF gives eight “Spirit of Innovation” awards. Each includes: $100 VISA gift card; Mini-Plaque; 2015 CSEF T-Shirt; …