2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Kick Offs in Reno - Nov 18, and Las Vegas - Nov 19
Next May, 1,600 of the world’s elite high school students will descend on Nevada and the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Help us celebrate this tremendous opportunity to highlight the importance of science and math education for the entire state of Nevada and what it means for our future leaders and statewide workforce. The event will bring 6,000 visitors and international media attention to our state.
You are invited to attend our kick-off events in Las Vegas or Reno next week.
Reno:
Tuesday, November 18, 4-6 pm
Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway
RSVP by end of the day Friday to Beth Wells at driwells@pyramid.net or (775)337-8656
Las Vegas:
Wednesday, November 19, 4-6 pm
Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Flamingo Road
Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building, 3rd floor Rotunda
RSVP by end of the day Monday to Cindy Sargent at cindy.sargent@dri.edu or (702)862-5530
The 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair will be hosted by Gathering Genius (G²), a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to increase interest, excellence and competitiveness of Nevada students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Steve Wells, president of G² and Desert Research Institute, will be on hand at next week’s celebrations along with members of the G² Board and Advisory Committee.
We hope you will join us as we launch the “Year of Science and Math Education in Nevada” and celebrate our state’s selection as host for the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair May 10-16, 2009. Learn more at www.isefnevada.com.
The Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology is proud to support the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Major event sponsors to date include the Redfield Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, International Game Technology, State of Nevada, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors’ Authority, City of Reno, John Ben Snow Foundation and Nevada Commission on Tourism.
