It’s not only the world’s ultimate science fair; it’s a catalyst for growing young scientists.
Equipped with a video camera, a reporter’s notebook and a pen, 12-year-old Nicholas Linik makes his way through the grid of Pittsburgh’s convention center floor. Row upon row is filled with research projects from more than 1,700 young scientists participating in the world’s largest pre-college science competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Linik sees compelling inventions everywhere: a sleek four-prop helicopter with a novel propeller design, a car that “flies” with the aid of electromagnetism, a brain-controlled robot on its way to becoming an exoskeleton for the disabled. He edges around the crowd to interview the creators behind the work.
He asks about their motivation and methodology; studies their diagrams, simulations and prototypes; and records it all on video, while taking notes on his pad of paper.
“I plan to post these interviews online,” Linik tells the student scientists, referring to a budding YouTube channel he created earlier this year. The channel is devoted to covering the latest in science and technology.
“I’m going to share your story with the world.”
by MindMake via MindMake Blog
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