Three-Hundred Young Scientists to be Honored as Semifinalists in the Intel(R) Science Talent Search 2010

High School Seniors Selected from Largest Applicant Pool since 1996

Intel Corporation:

WHEN:       4 p.m. EST Jan. 13

            Three-hundred seniors from 175 high schools across the country will
            be named semifinalists in the Intel(R) Science Talent Search 2010, a
            program of Society for Science & the Public. As America's oldest and
            most prestigious pre-college science competition, the Intel Science
WHAT:       Talent Search brings together the best and brightest young
            scientific minds in America to compete for $1.25 million in awards.
            Each semifinalist receives a $1,000 award from the Intel Foundation
            with an additional $1,000 going to his or her respective school,
            resulting in $600,000 in total semifinalist awards.

            The Intel Science Talent Search encourages students to tackle
            challenging scientific questions and develop the skills to solve the
            problems of tomorrow. Projects submitted for consideration cover all
            disciplines of science, including biochemistry, chemistry, physics,
            mathematics, engineering, behavioral science, and medicine and
            health.

            Semifinalists were selected from 1,736 entrants, up from 1,608 last
WHO:        year, and hail from 37 states and the District of Columbia. To learn
            about specific semifinalists and view a state-by-state breakdown,
            visit www.societyforscience.org after 4 p.m. EST.

            On Jan. 27, 40 of the 300 semifinalists will be named finalists and
            will gather in Washington, D.C. from March 11-16 to compete for more
            than $630,000 in awards from the Intel Foundation. The winners will
NEXT STEPS: be selected based on rigorous judging sessions and announced at a
            black-tie gala award ceremony at the National Building Museum on
            March 16. The grand prize is a $100,000 award; the remaining top 10
            will receive awards totaling $305,000.

            "We believe that fostering a passion for math and science in today's
            youth is imperative for America's future success as a leader in
            innovation," said Shelly Esque, vice president of Intel's Corporate
QUOTES:     Affairs Group. "The 300 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists
            recognized today exemplify what is possible when young people are
            encouraged to apply math and science to solving today's most
            challenging problems."

            "Each year we continue to be impressed by the caliber of the
            semifinalists and inspired by their mastery of math and science in
            addressing extraordinarily complex medical, technological and
            environmental challenges," said Elizabeth Marincola, president of
            Society for Science & the Public, the nonprofit organization
            dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education
            that has owned and administered the Science Talent Search since its
            inception in 1942. "We join with Intel to congratulate these
            exceptional young minds and commend the mentors, teachers, schools,
            parents and communities that have contributed to their success."

            Intel believes that young people are the key to solving global
            challenges, and that a solid math and science foundation coupled
            with skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and digital
WHY:        literacy are crucial for their success. Over the past decade alone,
            Intel has invested more than $1 billion, and its employees have
            donated more than 2.5 million hours toward improving education in 50
            countries.

            Over the past 69 years, more than 140,000 students from U.S. high
            schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.
            territories have submitted independent research projects for the
            Science Talent Search. The young innovators chosen to participate in
            the Science Talent Search have gone on to receive some of the
            world's most prestigious honors, including the Nobel Prize, the
            Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science and the MacArthur
            Foundation Fellowship.

            2010 marks Intel's 12th year sponsoring the Science Talent Search.

            To view ongoing updates about the Intel Science Talent Search 2010,
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            Twitter updates at www.twitter.com/intelinspire.

            To learn more about the Intel Education Initiative, visit
            www.intel.com/education and the CSR@Intel blog at
            blogs.intel.com/csr. To join Intel's community of people sharing
            their voices for change in global education, visit
            www.inspiredbyeducation.com.

            To learn more about Society for Science & the Public, visit
            www.societyforscience.org.

    Source: Intel Corporation

Released Jan 13, 2010 • 10:00 AM EST