Transcript IRIS “Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science”

IRIS
Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science
Your Ladder to
A
Research Based Science Project
 International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- High school only
 Nobel Award, International tour
& trip, International summer
job opportunities
 State science fair Regional
science fair (Grade 5-12)
 Careers, Scholarships, Trips,
tours cash awards, New
project ideas
 School Science Fair
 School Project
 Recognition, Certificate
 Strengthen skills, Knowledge,
Self-satisfaction
Intel Initiative for Research and
Innovation in Science
 What is IRIS?
 What is Intel ISEF?
 India’s Performance at Intel ISEF
 Participation Details
 Synopsis evaluation
 IRIS National Fair
 Coaching Camp
 Timelines
What is Initiative for Research &
Innovation in Science Fair? (IRIS)
 A platform for school children to display scientific aptitude
through research based projects and an opportunity to win
recognition and awards at a National and International level
 The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Intel and the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), have joined hands to
promote and nurture inventions & innovations among students.
 It is affiliated to the Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair (Intel ISEF) which is held in USA and IEYI (International
Exhibition for Young Inventors) held in various countries every
year by CII.
Key Objectives
 IRIS wants to stimulate young minds to take an active
interest in science and technology
 To encourage students to use research as a tool for
creating new knowledge
Building a strong scientific temper
What is Intel International Science &
Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF)?
 Intel ISEF is the largest science competition for precollege students held every year in USA
 Today Intel ISEF gets participation from over 50 countries
with prizes over $ 4 million
 In 2008 Team India has won 8 awards, 4 Grand awards, 2
Organizational awards and 2 Governmental awards at
Intel ISEF 2008, Atlanta, GA, USA
India’s Performance at Intel ISEF
 IRIS is participating in Intel ISEF since 1999
 Each year the contingent has come back with many accolades
2008
2007
2006
Atlanta, Georgia
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Indianapolis, Indiana
Total Rewards
8 Awards; USD 55,000
8 Awards; USD 65,000
7 Awards; USD 7,500
Grand Awards
4 Awards; USD 3,500
2 Awards; USD 2,000
4 Awards; USD 4,000
Governmental Awards
2 Awards; USD 1,000
1 Awards; USD 60,000
Organizational Awards
2 Awards; USD 50,500
5 Awards; USD 3,000
3 Award; USD 3500
Pictures of Participants at Intel
ISEF 2008
Participation Categories
 Category I:
5th – 8th Std.
 Category II:
9th – 12th Std. ( Competes for
participation at ISEF)
IRIS Participation Form
Participation Category
Age/Participation category should be chosen on the basis of
the class in which the student is in.
5th to 8th std: Category 1
9th to 12th std: Category 2
Participation Details for IRIS
 Students
• Individually or in Team of 2
 Students compete in 10 subject categories:
• Bio-chemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth
Science / Space Science, Environmental Science, Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics, Zoology
 Entries to IRIS come through two routes:
• Direct entry – students/ schools directly send the science projects
to participate at IRIS
• Affiliated fairs entry – winning projects of Affiliated fairs that meet
IRIS judging criteria are selected and sent by the Affiliated fairs
IRIS Participation Form
Individual or team
Students can either participate as an individual or
as a team. A team can consist of only two
members.
IRIS Participation Form
Name of Participants
Please mention both
participants names in case
of a team project
IRIS Participation Form
Subject Category
Please tick mark any one
subject category
Participation Details for IRIS
Entry level:
 Students Handbook is sent/ distributed to the interested schools/ students
• Participation forms can also be downloaded from the website:
http://www.educationinindia.net/iris/
http://www.intel.com/cd/corporate/education/APAC/ENG/in/math/IRIS/241530.htm
 Students select 1 of the 10 subject categories
 Submit the Project synopsis along with following forms before August 31st,
2008.
• Students participation form
• No Objection Certificate
• Screening report
IRIS Participation Form
Creating your synopsis
Answer all question on
separate sheets of paper to
complete your synopsis
Participation form - Inside
Students are to tear
the entry form here
and mail it along
with their synopsis
Synopsis evaluation
 Synopses are evaluated by the
Scientific Review Committee
(SRC) comprising of eminent
personalities from scientific
community
• Scientists and senior
academicians from
renowned institutes like IIT,
IISc, TIFR, BARC, HBCSE
form the SRC
 SRC assess the Project
Synopsis and the Screening
report
IRIS National Fair
 Synopses short listed by the SRC along with the Affiliated
 Fair winning projects compete at the National Fair
 National Fair will be held in December
 4 individuals and 2 team projects will be selected at each
National Fair as National winners of the Initiative for Research &
Innovation Fair
 1 ‘Best of Subject Category award’ would be conferred to the
best project in each subject category
Coaching Camp
 The 2 coaching camps are
organized for the IRIS National
Fair Winners to prepare students
for Intel ISEF
 Mock interviews, project
improvements, communication
and presentation skill etc are
focused on at the Coaching
Camp by a panel of scientists
 Best 4 Individuals & 2 team
projects will be chosen at the
Coaching Camp and will form
part of the contingent
representing India at the Intel
ISEF
Timelines
 Last date for submission of synopsis
• 31st August
 Intimation of results to participants
• September last week
 IRIS National Fair
• December
 Coaching Camp
• January-April
 Intel ISEF
• May
Contact Us
 For updated information on IRIS, please visit our website:
• http://www.educationinindia.net/iris/
– http://www.intel.com/cd/corporate/education/APAC/ENG/in/math/IRIS/241
530.htm
 You could reach us at:
IRIS
C/o, Direxions Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd
83-C Hansraj Pragji Building,
Off Dr E Moses Road, Worli
Mumbai –400018.
Tele: (022) 2496 5278
Fax: (022) 2496 1622
 Email us at: [email protected]
Thank You