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last activity : 10 12 2011 06:56:21 +0000
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The Intel ISEF 2011 is a program called the 'Society for Science and the Public' which was conducted in Los Angeles with over 1,500 high school students participating from 443 affiliate fairs in 65 countries, regions and territories.The competition helps students share ideas, showcase cutting-edge research and inventions, and compete for more than $4 million in awards.
Raghavendra Ramachanderan, the young lad from St. John's International Residential School, Chennai won the best category award in the field of Chemistry for his research on Drug Synthesis: Braving Legendary Challenges. Raghavendra who was always fascinated by Organic synthesis decided to explore the chemical reactions of 3 drug synthesis when put together (Organic synthesis involves a construction of drugs or substances by combining them with carbon bonds). He won the highest award among the nine by bagging the $5000 cash prize. After his 12th, Raghavendra wants to pursue BSC in Chemistry and continue in the field of Research.
hutosh Chadha, Director, Corporate Affairs Group, Intel South Asia, said, "These projects are an illustration of the scientific accomplishments and innovation that exists in this country, which highlights the incredible things that can happen when inspired ideas and the will to make them happen come together.
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