Travel Aw ard s ANALOG DEVICES Analog Devices is proud to be associated with the BT Young Scientist &
Winners of the Intel Student Award at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition receive an all expenses paid trip to the USA to
Technology Exhibition. Our stand in the Industries Hall aims to demonstrate the fun and exciting possibilities of technology and science.
represent Ireland at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
We also endeavour to encourage the future scientists and engineers to
with other young people from all over the world. Gohar Abbasi won the
realise their technological potential through the sponsorship of the
Intel Student Award in 2006 and can be seen here with his teacher Jim
Analog Devices Student Award.
Cooke, representing Ireland at the Intel ISEF in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This award is presented to an Individual or Group for outstanding work
This is what Gohar had to say about
exhibited in the Technology category. The prize consists of a trophy plus
his trip to Intel ISEF: "my experience
an all expenses paid trip to America, visiting the Analog Devices
in ISEF was phenomenal. It was an
Headquarters in Boston and our plant in San Francisco as the guest(s) of
extremely memorable and enjoyable
Analog Devices. During this trip, students have the opportunity to visit third level institutes at the cutting edge of technological research and sample the diversity of American culture. Finally, Analog Devices will donate â‚Ź2,500 to the winning student(s) school, towards its science laboratory equipment fund. Stephen Church from Confey College,
(ISEF). This is a fabulous opportunity to network and create friendships
experience. The atmosphere there is great. It is a great eyeopener and gives a brilliant insight into young talent and innovation. I was really amazed
by some of the things I saw there. Each project was already a winner so it was like the cream of projects from all over the world.
Leixlip, Co. Kildare, was our winner in 2006. Stephen is pictured below with
My favourite part of ISEF is the social aspect. Even though everyone there
Bill Hunt of Analog Devices in the R.D.S.
is very serious and has great desire to win, there is still a very friendly
last January. In his project 'ScanMan'
atmosphere throughout the competition. I think that the activities that
he developed a new idea to help visually
are arranged by the organisers are very enjoyable. For example; the
impaired people do their shopping.
student mixer, outdoor trips and the pin exchange ceremony. The pin
The project demonstrated how RFID
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tags on shop items could be scanned for product information which would be relayed through an earpiece to the individual customer.
Analog Devices also recognises the dedication and hard work of the educator through its sponsorship of the Analog Devices Educator of Excellence Award. This award is presented to the teacher whose commitment and encouragement has consistently enabled their students to participate successfully in the technology section at the exhibition. The winner will receive the
ceremony, especially, is a very enjoyable affair because its a great chance to meet people from all different backgrounds and cultures. It really is a once in a life time opportunity and I am very honoured to have participated in such an event. "
The Intel Educator of Excellence Award was won by Ms. Catherine Tattersal from Sutton Park School. This prize is an all expenses paid trip to the USA to attend the Intel Educator of Excellence Academy which also took place in Indianapolis, Indiana. Catherine can be seen here receiving her award from Mr Joe McDonnell, Factory Manager, Intel Ireland. The winners of the 2007 Intel awards will represent Ireland the Intel ISEF and the Intel Educator Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Analog Devices Trophy plus an all expenses paid trip to America. Mr. Gerry Savage from the Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School in Newry took the award in 2006. He is pictured below with Ann 0 Sullivan of Analog Devices.
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ISEF has been sponsored by Intel since 1997. It is the world's largest celebration of science showcasing the world's most promising young scientists and inventors. Through education programs such as the Intel ISEF, Intel works to inspire and educate children in communities around the world in the areas of science, mathematics and engineering.