The report, called A Commitment to
America 's Future: Responding to the Crisis in Mathematics and Science
Education, predicts that, over the decade ending in 2008, jobs
requiring science, engineering, and technical training will increase
by 51 percent, a rate four times faster than overall job growth.
One way to encourage students to pursue science and math careers
is through participation in events like the upcoming 2005 Hoosier
Science and Engineering Fair (HSEF). "As Indiana
continues to focus its economic development efforts in knowledge-based
industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing, we will have
a hard time supporting these industries without producing skilled
workers..

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The high school runners-up and middle school regional science fair
winners have also been selected to compete at the HSEF.

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"The ultimate goal is to encourage these students to pursue
degrees in math and science-related fields and demonstrate to them
that there are many stable, high paying career opportunities available
in Indiana in these industries.
This year, 1,600 high school seniors submitted entries that were
judged based on their individual research ability, scientific
originality and creative thinking.

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These 24 students are automatically invited to the 2005 Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest
pre-college science fair, in Phoenix, Arizona from May 8-13. William Gilmore,
Executive Director of the Science Education Foundation of Indiana
(SEFI).

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WHERE/ National Academy of Science - Great Hall
WHEN: 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.C. to compete for more than $1.

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"The purpose of the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair is not
only to judge the research exhibits, but to encourage student
interactions with leading scientists," said Dr..

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Held on April 2 at the Dow AgroSciences headquarters in
Indianapolis, Ind."
The competition will feature judging sessions, keynote speeches
from Dr. The top 300 entrants are
selected as semifinalists, and then trimmed to 40 finalists.

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million in scholarships and awards as well as present their research
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They are from schools all across Indiana, including
Bedford , Columbus, Ft.

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The HSEF
provides them with an opportunity to polish their research exhibit
presentations before they compete against the world's best and
brightest. The research projects cover all
disciplines of science, including chemistry, physics, mathematics,
engineering, social science and biology.

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The complete
agenda can be found at:
http://www. Held annually in May, the Intel ISEF brings together over 1,500
students from approximately 40 nations to compete for scholarships,
tuition grants , internships, scientific field trips and a $50,000
scholarship for the grand prize winner.

REMINDER /America's Brightest Young Scientists Compete for More Than $1.25 Million

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In addition to supporting the state science fairs, SEFI has
spawned other activities to help raise awareness of the need for
strong science and math education in Indiana.W., Washington, D.

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Wayne, Indianapolis, Kendallville , Kokomo,
Mishawaka, Noblesville, Schererville, South Bend, Terre Haute,
Waterloo and West Lafayette , among others.
"Last year, nearly two-thirds of the state's 5th - graders failed
Indiana's first ISTEP science test," said Dr., Washington, D.
Sunday, March 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, March 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
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*Interview and photograph the first place winner and the
top 10 finalists directly following the Awards Banquet
14th and Pennsylvania Avenues, N.

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addition, by 2008, some 6 million job openings for scientists ,
engineers and technicians will exist.
SEFI was also instrumental in the recruitment of the Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to Indianapolis in
2006.C.

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Enter on the 14th Street side
Tuesday, March 15, 6:00pm - 10:00pm (Winner announced at
9:30pm)

CONTACT: Please RSVP to the below contacts to attend the banquet or
interview the students via phone
Jason LaDuca, Cohn + Wolfe (917) 620-5948
Tami Casey, Intel (408) 838-0918

About the Intel Science Talent Search

The Intel Science Talent Search (STS) is America's oldest and most
prestigious pre-college science competition - often considered the
"junior Nobel Prize.

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Dow AgroSciences to Host 2005 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair

Ronald Meeusen, SEFI Chairman and Dow AgroSciences Chief
Executive Officer Jerome Peribere and an awards ceremony.sefi. Gilmore.

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, the 2005 HSEF participants are the top two placing
high school students from the 12 Indiana Regional Science and
Engineering Fairs.doc
The 2005 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair is sponsored by the
Science Education Foundation of Indiana (SEFI), a not-for-profit
dedicated to raising awareness to strengthen science education in
Indiana . SEFI remains committed to bringing attention to this critical
issue.for Monday (

WHAT: Meet and interview the 40 finalists of the Intel Science
Talent Search (Intel STS ), the nation's oldest and most
prestigious science competition. The 40
students travel to Washington, D.

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Indiana Middle, High School Students to Participate in Event;
Top High School Participants Will Move on to International Competition

A recent report warns that if current trends continue , the United
States will lose its preeminence in science and technology and its
leadership position in innovation.
SEFI has supported the formation of the Indiana Science Education
Alliance, a coalition of educators, corporate interests and non-profit
leaders that was formed to focus on finding solutions to the
challenges facing science education in Indiana." The competition focuses on promoting a deeper
understanding of science through the research and discovery process.C.

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This next year will be a critical time for science education in
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