View Post

2014 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Anubhuti

See Photos May 11, 2014 Today was the first day of the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and despite how excited I already was to be a part of such an amazing event, I cannot begin to describe how fantastic today was. After checking into the Figueroa- a unique, Moroccan style hotel- the finalists had a chance to …

View Post

2014 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 Los Angeles, California from May 11-16, 2014: Meet the Winners and Chaperones 2014 ISEF Newsletter #1 Photos from May 11, 2014 2014 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Anubhuti Photos from May 12, 2014 2014 ISEF Newsletter #3 from Bridget Photos from May 13, …

View Post

2014 ISEF Newsletter #1

Hello Science Fair Friends, Sponsors, and Alumni, The six top high school winners of the 2014 Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair are packing their bags and heading to Los Angeles, Sunday, May 11. (Sorry Mothers!) There, they will compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest precollege science and engineering competition. Intel ISEF will take place from …

2013 ISEF Final Newsletter from the Chaperones

Wrap-up of the week at ISEF in Phoenix Kirk Shadle sums up the week, as follows: As the saying goes: “All good things must come to an end” and thus ends Intel ISEF 2013. Reflecting on the week ushers in memories filled with nervousness, excitement and anticipation. Project setup found six students eagerly setting up their booths and preparing to …

2013 ISEF Newsletter #7 from Maxmillian

Friday, May 17, 2013 The six finalists woke up this morning to experience a great day of suspense and anxiety. At 8:30 am the doors to the Intel ISEF grand awards ceremony, slowly opened to reveal a blast of music and strobe lighting. We took our seats and over the course of three hours Team Connecticut (a.k.a The Nutmeggers) had …

2013 ISEF Newsletter #6 from Rebecca

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Hi all, Today was public viewing day at ISEF, which for finalists meant another long day of standing in front of our projects but without the added stress of competition. The CT finalists assembled for breakfast in the hotel at around 9:15am, most of them tired after having stayed up for the midnight showing of Star …

2013 ISEF Newsletter #5 from Kaitavjeet

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Hello Science Fair Friends, Sponsors, and Alumni, Today was the big day! We all rose early in the morning to prepare ourselves for judging. The anticipation was all building to this, and everyone was somewhere between nervous and excited. After eating breakfast in our rooms and changing into our business attire, the crew left for the …

2013 ISEF Newsletter #4 from Emily

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Hi all- Today was a fun day that fortunately contained very little science. Because no one was listed on any infraction sheets, we were free to spend the day exploring Arizona. We started off the day with another delicious breakfast at The Breakfast Club, checked up on our projects in the exhibit hall (apparently there were …

2013 ISEF Newsletter #3 from Karim

Monday, May 13, 2013 Hello Science Fair Friends, Sponsors, and Alumni, After a much needed night of sleep, the six students woke up early and met with the chaperones in the hotel’s lobby to head out for breakfast. We decided to begin the day with delicious meals from The Breakfast Club. Trying to satisfy her craving for chocolate, Mallory enjoyed …

2013 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Mallory

May 12, 2013 Everyone met up at Bradley International Airport, ready for a full day of travel. The six students and three chaperones quickly bonded over breakfast.  Even though the flight to Baltimore left a little late, the group was ecstatic because each individual got to choose where they wanted to sit. The flight was smooth and before anyone could …